The Guardian
"Beneath the sugar-coated electro-pop rush of her self-released debut EP Do or Die/Paper Scissors Stone there's a strange mix of more obscure influences."
Dazed and Confused
In The City
Ronika Lyrics
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Nowhere to fall
Living in the city
. got no place
I leave no trace
Thats
If I can . can you feel it
What love will .this feeling
Until you .
Will wait the streets
Will blow the beats
Ripping out the
Swallow not so . just stay alive
Living in the city
Criss crossing to the enough of all
Well fight the night can you feel it
Will blow the lights for this
This girl . dance for me
Until you .
Will wake the street
I can feel the smoke rising
Rising on me
Hard life in the city lights
I am so pretty
Hard life in the city lights
I am so cool I am so pretty
Back together we are for 20
In the city .
This girl . dance for me
Until you .
Will wait the streets
Will blow the beats
Ripping out the
This girl . dance for me
Until you .
Will wait the streets
Will blow the beats
Ripping out the
I can feel the smoke rising
Rising on me
The song "In The City" by Ronika portrays the gritty reality of living in a metropolis. The lyrics describe the challenge of living in a city where one might feel out of place, and the struggle to find a sense of belonging. Ronika speaks of the hustle and bustle of city life, where people move so fast that they do not leave any trace of their presence. However, amidst the chaos of city living, love can still be found, even if it is fleeting. The lyrics urge the listener to feel the freedom of the city and let go of inhibitions, to dance and revel in the night.
The verse that says 'if I can . can you feel it, what love will' seems to ask if the other person is able to feel the love in the air, too. The lyrics also speak of the smoke that rises in the city, perhaps representing the challenges and hardships that come with city living. Despite this, the song still has a hopeful tone, urging listeners to dance and wait for the beat to kick in.
Overall, "In The City" is an ode to the vibrancy of city life, the pursuit of love and acceptance, and the need to let loose and have a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
I am out . of the world
I feel disconnected from everything else
Nowhere to fall
No one to support or catch me
Living in the city
Residing in an urban area
. got no place
Does not have a specific location or destination
I leave no trace
Nothing to show for my existence or passage through this area
That’s
That is just how it is
If I can . can you feel it
If I am able to adapt or cope, can you understand what it is like?
What love will
.this feeling
The passion and energy I feel belongs to someone or something else
This girl . dance for me
A hopeful request for someone to express themselves in dance
Until you .
As long as you are willing or able to
Will wait the streets
Spending time in public areas as a means of entertainment or socialization
Will blow the beats
Listening to and enjoying musical rhythms and sound systems
Ripping out the
Extracting joy and excitement from the environment
Swallow
not so . just stay alive
Trying to maintain a balance of pleasure and survival
Criss crossing to the
enough of all
Navigating through different experiences and emotions, enough to feel satisfied
Well fight the night can you feel it
We will make the most of the night, can you sense the potential?
Will blow the lights for this
Prompting others to join in and create a lively atmosphere
I can feel the smoke rising
Sensing the physical and metaphorical haze of city life
Rising on me
Becoming more prominent or overwhelming
Hard life in the city lights
Daily struggles and harsh realities are illuminated by the city
I am so pretty
Despite difficulties, I am still confident and attractive
Back together we are for 20
Reuniting after a prolonged separation
Contributed by Michael N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
WaterAndNightshade
I absolute love Ronika!!!!! This is probably my favorite video/song she has. Can't wait for the album to drop!
mumio19
can't get enough of this!!
Luís Cafee
I have sweet memories with this song! Wonderful
FeelTheNusic
Still love this track, fav Ronika tune ever!
Willem Hermann
this is so over-the-top-fantastic!
pepe guerra
Ronika TE AMO! Great Song!
lincolncity9
She was the supporting group at the Human League concert Hammersmith yesterday. Nice 80s voice although her parents proberly hadn't even met back then!
Patrick3183
WOWOW this sounds like early Madonna. Love it!
Selam Zeri
Midrand
Luís Cafee
i love this soooooong ♥