Montreal
Port Cities Lyrics
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We were standing there by the flower wall paper
Talking like it was only us
I was coming down looking for an out
Somewhere between where it started and where it ended up
You always will be the hardest of pill to swallow
You always will be how I want to feel tomorrow
Witty from the bottom of a free fall
I met you at a house party in Montreal, Montreal
Montreeeallll
I met you at a house party, a house party in Montreal
Montreal
You were dancing to your white light to gather
Your silhouette... in your eyes that I never seen
We were holding on only good until it's gone
Falling appart, Falling in love with everything
You always will be the hardest of pill to swallow
You always will be how I want to feel tomorrow
Witty from the top of a base ...
Witty from the bottom of a free fall
I met you at a house party in Montreal, Montreal
Montreeeallll
I met you at a house party, a house party in Montreal
We were holding on
Only takes one
The song "Montreal" by Port Cities recounts the experience of meeting someone special at a house party in Montreal. The opening verse sets the scene, with the singer standing by the flowered wallpaper and having a conversation with this person as if they were the only two people in the room. The singer was looking for a way out, and at some point during the night, they met their match. The chorus emphasizes how important this person is to the singer, portraying them as the hardest pill to swallow, meaning that they are difficult to handle or accept, but also someone the singer desires to feel tomorrow.
The second verse describes the dancing and the connection between the two. The lyrical imagery of the white light gathering around the person's silhouette highlights their beauty, while the singer notes the connection in the other person's eyes. They recognize that the relationship is fragile, only good until it's gone, but they are falling in love with everything. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the importance of this newfound love, and the song ends with the repetition of the fact that they met at a house party in Montreal.
Overall, "Montreal" is a song about finding love in unexpected places and people, whether it be at a house party in a new city or with someone who may be a challenge to handle but is worth the risk.
Line by Line Meaning
I met you at a house party in Montreal
Our encounter happened in Montreal at a party hosted in someone's home
We were standing there by the flower wall paper
At the party, we engaged in conversation while being positioned near the floral wallpaper
Talking like it was only us
Our discussion felt like a private conversation between just the two of us
I was coming down looking for an out
I was in a state of feeling low, searching for a way out of that feeling
Somewhere between where it started and where it ended up
Our interaction was situated somewhere within the span of where it began and where it ultimately concluded
You always will be the hardest of pill to swallow
You will always be the most difficult reality to accept
You always will be how I want to feel tomorrow
You will always be the embodiment of the desired way I wish to feel tomorrow
Witty from the top of a base ...
Possessing a quick intelligence and cleverness cultivated from high positions
Witty from the bottom of a free fall
Possessing a quick intelligence and cleverness cultivated from difficult situations or low points
You were dancing to your white light to gather
You were dancing to a beat, with white light emphasizing and drawing attention to your movements
Your silhouette... in your eyes that I never seen
Your form or shape was visible, with your eyes being a notable aspect I had not experienced before
We were holding on only good until it's gone
We were holding onto the moments of positivity until they inevitably ended
Falling appart, Falling in love with everything
Despite things falling apart, I was falling in love with everything about you and the moment
We were holding on
We were trying to maintain a semblance of control or positivity in the situation
Only takes one
It only takes one moment, one person, or one decision to have a significant impact on your life
I met you at a house party, a house party in Montreal
Once again, our meeting happened at a social gathering within the city of Montreal
Contributed by Dominic I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@julianederoy-gagnon2895
When you live once in Montreal, you always come back to Montreal ❤
@xalpha322
Word Up Fam! 👍👍😍
@EdPMur
True! I love my city!
@dablair8587
Montréal ❤️ Montreal ❤️ MTL ❤️
@cybhunter007
Athough I've only visited a week at a time over the last handful of years at the end of June (notwithstanding the travel restrictions of 20 and 21), you can't help but feel the ancien world meet the nouveau. I swear the city has taken a piece of my heart.
@lydiabellili1731
Born in Montreal. Proud Canadian 🇨🇦 . Love this song it brings back lots of good memories ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@chanellenoginsky7001
I’m in the car, driving around Montreal at night with all the lights outside plus this song was on. It was really magical!
@littlevictoria8678
Yoniu MSP well did you go on vacation at Montreal or do you live there?Cause I live there
@bagofchips8813
I'm an albertan and I do this on my way back from work. currently being done with windows down and subwoofer employed.
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@michaelobe1203
@Little Victoria exactly 😂