In a City
Satellites Lyrics


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I live in a city but I don't speak the language
But everybody speaks mine
Not the best environment for a paranoid mind
I live in a city
But I don't know the history
But fortunately it doesn't know mine
But I guess it's just a matter of time
Will you call my name when I am gone?
Will you fly my flag, will you sing my song?
Would you even care if I'm not there?
Would you scream out loud that I make you proud?
My son

I go back to the city that I owned as a small boy
But the streets they don't remember me and they don't care
Can't have been that much to remember me for

Will you call my name when I am gone?
Will you fly my flag, will you sing my song?
Would you even care if I'm not there?
Would you scream out loud that I make you proud?

I'm trying to cheat the ticking of time
Will you call my name when I am gone?
Will you fly my flag, will you sing my song?
Would you even care if I'm not there?

Would you scream out loud that I make you proud?
That I make you proud my son

Overall Meaning

In "In a City", Satellites is describing the feeling of being a stranger in a familiar place. While physically living in a city, the singer does not feel like they belong. They don't speak the language and they don't know the history of the place. They also admit to having a paranoid mind, which only adds to their feeling of isolation. Despite this, everyone around them seems to understand them perfectly. The chorus poses a series of questions about what happens when they're no longer there. Will people remember them? Will they miss them? Will they be proud of them?


The second verse adds a layer of nostalgia. The singer goes back to the city they lived in as a child, perhaps looking for some sense of connection or comfort. However, they find that the streets "don't remember" them and "don't care". The final chorus repeats the same questions, but now with an added urgency. The singer wants to "cheat the ticking of time" and ensure that they will be remembered and make a positive impact on others.


Line by Line Meaning

I live in a city but I don't speak the language
Despite living in this city, I don't understand its culture or language.


But everybody speaks mine
But everyone in the city speaks the language that I know.


Not the best environment for a paranoid mind
Living in an unfamiliar and bustling city can be overwhelming and anxiety-inducing.


I live in a city
I am a resident in this bustling urban area.


But I don't know the history
Despite living here, I am not familiar with the city's past and its significance.


But fortunately it doesn't know mine
However, the city is not aware of my personal history or background.


But I guess it's just a matter of time
I realize that eventually, the time will come where I'll be recognized or my past may catch up with me in this city.


Will you call my name when I am gone?
When I pass away and am no longer on this earth, will anyone remember or acknowledge me?


Will you fly my flag, will you sing my song?
Will my accomplishments and legacy be remembered and celebrated even after I'm gone?


Would you even care if I'm not there?
I wonder if anyone will truly care or notice when I am no longer around.


Would you scream out loud that I make you proud?
Or will my life and existence be overlooked and forgotten?


My son
This phrase suggests that the artist may have a child who he hopes will remember and carry on his legacy.


I go back to the city that I owned as a small boy
Reflecting on his past, the artist reminisces on a time when he felt a greater sense of belonging and ownership in the city.


But the streets they don't remember me and they don't care
However, the streets and city that were once so familiar to him now show no recognition or concern for his presence.


Can't have been that much to remember me for
The artist admits that his presence and impact on the city may not have been very significant or noteworthy.


I'm trying to cheat the ticking of time
The artist acknowledges that he is trying to make the most of his time and leave a lasting impression before it's too late.


That I make you proud my son
The artist hopes that his child will look back on his life and be proud of what he accomplished and who he was.




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