City Lights
Physics feat. Lou Lou Lyrics


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Don't these city lights light these streets to life
All these crazy nights bring us together
Any rainy day, you can dance your blues away
Don't these city lights bring us together
Charlie Chaplin's cane, well it flicked away the rain
Things weren't quite the same, after he came here
But then when he left, upon our own request
Things weren't quite the same, after he came here
Don't these city lights bring the streets to life
All these crazy nights bring us together
Any rainy day you can dance your blues away
Don't these city lights bring us together
We're supposed to be a land of liberty
And those city lights to blaze forever
But that little tramp, ooh, on that street corner lamp
When he left us, it's humor left for ever
We're supposed to be a land of liberty
And those city lights to blaze forever
But that little tramp, leaning on that street corner lamp
When he left us, it's humor left for ever
Don't these city lights bring the streets to life
All these crazy nights bring us together




Any rainy day you can dance your blues away
Don't these city lights bring us together

Overall Meaning

The song "City Lights" by Physics feat. Lou Lou is a poetic tribute to the warmth and vibrancy of city life. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia for the bustling streets, the neon lights, and the energetic crowds that animate urban spaces. The opening lines, "Don't these city lights light these streets to life," speak to the idea that the physical illumination of a cityscape can imbue it with a kind of magical energy.


The song takes on a more melancholic tone in the verses that reference Charlie Chaplin, arguably the greatest comic actor of the silent film era. The lyrics describe how his presence brought joy and laughter to the city, and his departure left a palpable void. The lines, "But then when he left, upon our own request / Things weren't quite the same, after he came here" capture the bittersweet feeling of reminiscing about a golden age that has passed.


Overall, "City Lights" celebrates the beauty and complexity of urban life, and how it brings people together in times of joy and sorrow. It calls upon us to appreciate the unique energy of cityscapes and the vibrant cultures they create.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't these city lights light these streets to life
The bright lights of the city give life to the streets and make them more vibrant.


All these crazy nights bring us together
The exciting nightlife of the city brings people together.


Any rainy day, you can dance your blues away
Even on gloomy days, the city's energy can elevate one's mood and inspire them to dance away their sadness.


Charlie Chaplin's cane, well it flicked away the rain
Charlie Chaplin's art brought joy and entertainment to the city, even during rainy days. His presence changed the atmosphere and made things much livelier.


Things weren't quite the same, after he came here
Charlie Chaplin's impact on the city greatly influenced the culture and atmosphere. His departure left an impact, as things were different without him.


But then when he left, upon our own request
Despite his influence, Charlie Chaplin had to leave the city on the community's request. His departure changed the energy of the city once again.


We're supposed to be a land of liberty
As a nation, we pride ourselves on the value of freedom and independence.


And those city lights to blaze forever
The bright lights of the city are meant to shine on indefinitely.


But that little tramp, ooh, on that street corner lamp
Charlie Chaplin's comedic persona brought much humor to the city, and his image at a street corner remains an iconic symbol of the city's culture.


When he left us, it's humor left for ever
Charlie Chaplin's departure symbolized the end of an era in the city where his humor and influence were deeply ingrained.


Don't these city lights bring the streets to life
The bright lights of the city are truly a beacon of energy and life for the bustling streets below.


All these crazy nights bring us together
The nightlife of the city serves as a great way to bring people from all walks of life together.


Any rainy day you can dance your blues away
Even on the gloomiest of days, the city's spirit and energy can help lift one's mood and inspire them to dance.


Don't these city lights bring us together
The bright lights of the city are truly a binding force that brings the people of the city together.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NILS LOFGREN, LOU REED

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Comments from YouTube:

@torguy5763

Lorddd, ive been looking for this song for the longest time!!

@kigin100

The Physics never disappoint. Audio pleasure everytime :o)

@keithbrown947

I really love this group physics I only really discovered them about maybe 6 to 8 years ago and they're so Advanced I am 60 years old and just love good house music and Soulful house music does anyone know anything about this group and do they tour at all

@gtgajda

Keith Brown, they are from Sweden so most likely although I know they did a tour in Montreal, Boston and NYC in 2003 . They may do tours in Europe still!

@TheAcstdesnhorw

Pininfarina1988,u ar the man!!!,thanx 4 the share bro,i playd this tune on repeat for two days,keep more tune coming

@psychlyst

DEEEEEP!

@bennogob

Deepah and deepah !

@mumblety96

can we get this in HQ? smoooove track. one of my favorite openers.

@EddieRTO

deeeep!

@TheAcstdesnhorw

i reallllly love it,deeep ,smooth 5stars(*****),keep it up physics ,by the way physics is my lifetime science,lol

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