City Lights
Priscilla Ahn(프리실라 안) Lyrics
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Kicking up dust, it's all for us
City lights, pretty lights just take me out to play
Dressing me up as red for luck
So much to do to hide the blue
City lights, pretty lights just wear me out they say
Smearing the makeup I put on my face
Spiders and lizards are tying my shoes
Whispering da da da, da da da, da da da
Finding my crutch, a gentle touch
Finding my dance, retreat, advance
City lights, pretty lights just wring me out to dry
Buttons and ribbons are finding their place
Smearing the make-up I put on my face
Spiders and lizards are tying my shoes
Whispering da da da (da da da), da da da (da da da), da da da
The song "City Lights" by Priscilla Ahn paints a vivid picture of someone getting ready to go out on the town. The singer is excited to be out and about, taking in the sights and sounds of the city, represented by the shining lights. The first verse sets the scene, with the singer and her companion kicking up dust and enjoying themselves.
The second verse shows that the singer is trying to fake happiness by wearing a red outfit for luck and hiding her sadness, represented by the color blue. It's clear that the city lights are a temporary respite for her, as they just wear her out in the end. The chorus repeats the idea of the lights being pretty, but also tiring.
The bridge is somewhat nonsensical, with imagery of buttons and ribbons, makeup, spiders and lizards, and whisperings of "da da da". It could represent the confusing and chaotic nature of getting ready to go out, but also the singer's inner turmoil. The final verse ends the song on a somewhat ambiguous note, with the singer finding their "crutch" and "dance", but also feeling wrung out and dry by the city lights.
Overall, "City Lights" is a bittersweet love letter to the excitement and exhaustions of urban life, and the emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me now, we're on the town
I'm out on the town and I want you to see me.
Kicking up dust, it's all for us
We're causing a stir and having a good time.
City lights, pretty lights just take me out to play
The lights of the city are like a playground for me.
Dressing me up as red for luck
I wear red for good fortune.
So much to do to hide the blue
I have a lot to do to hide my sadness.
City lights, pretty lights just wear me out they say
The city lights exhaust me, but they're so pretty.
Buttons and ribbons are finding their place
I'm getting dressed up and putting on finishing touches.
Smearing the makeup I put on my face
I'm ruining the makeup I applied to my face.
Spiders and lizards are tying my shoes
I'm feeling anxious and uncomfortable.
Whispering da da da, da da da, da da da
Words fail me and I can only whisper.
Finding my crutch, a gentle touch
I'm searching for comfort and support.
Finding my dance, retreat, advance
I'm finding my rhythm and moving forward.
City lights, pretty lights just wring me out to dry
The lights of the city drain me completely.
Buttons and ribbons are finding their place
I'm still getting dressed up, trying to put myself together.
Smearing the make-up I put on my face
I'm messing up again, trying to look presentable.
Spiders and lizards are tying my shoes
I'm feeling anxious and constrained.
Whispering da da da (da da da), da da da (da da da), da da da
I'm still struggling to find the right words.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: INARA GEORGE, PRISCILLA AHN
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