In The Streets
Sean T featuring Simon Cise Lyrics
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That I used to know
I'm looking for places
That we used to go
I promise the changes
Have never changed me
No matter how distant
That we seemed to be
We used to be children
And I'll never forget
When we played in our circles
But that game's not over yet
The neon's too bright
And the world's too fast
The cities at night
The stores behind glass
The streets in the rain
But the fields back home
They're never the same
So now I'm alone
I'm looking for people
That I used to know
I'm looking for places
That we used to go
These lyrics are about the search for lost connections with people and places from the past. The singer is searching for the familiar faces and locations that helped shape their identity and sense of belonging. The singer promises that despite time and distance, they remain true to themselves and their memories of these people and places. The nostalgia the singer feels is strong because they remember a simpler time when they were children and everything seemed more manageable.
The contrast between the bright lights of the city and the familiarity of the fields back home creates a sense of longing and displacement. The singer acknowledges that while they may have outgrown their childhood games and circles, they still hold on to the idea that they can reconnect with their past. Ultimately, the singer is left feeling alone in their search for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm looking for people
I feel the need to reconnect with those who were once in my life, but are not currently present
That I used to know
Individuals whom I had a previous association or interaction with but no longer continue to be in contact with
I'm looking for places
Locations where we had shared experiences before, which I now seek to revisit
That we used to go
These places were where we shared various memories together
I promise the changes
I reassure that despite some changes that may have occurred, I remain the same person that they knew from the past
Have never changed me
My fundamental characteristics, qualities, and essence remain unchanged
No matter how distant
Despite the physical or emotional distance that grew between us, my personality remains the same
That we seemed to be
Regardless of how it appears or feels, the fact remains unchanged that I am the same person
We used to be children
During my time spent with these people and in these places, we were young and carefree
And I'll never forget
I have not and will never forget these people or the time spent together
When we played in our circles
We had a group of friends that we constantly socialized with and would often engage in activities
But that game's not over yet
The fun times and experiences we shared are not completely over, and I hope to recover some of that joy
The neon's too bright
The brightness and vibrancy of city life feels overwhelming
And the world's too fast
The pace of life feels too rapid and accelerated
The cities at night
The cities that never sleep feel entirely different during the nighttime
The stores behind glass
The consumerism and commercialism of modern-day shopping feels impersonal and superficial
The streets in the rain
Walking outside during rainfall evokes feelings of loneliness and melancholy
But the fields back home
Contrary to the urban landscapes described previously, the farmlands feel comforting and nostalgic
They're never the same
Although the fields back home are familiar, they're never quite the same each time I return
So now I'm alone
Having failed to reconnect with the old places and people, I am left to myself
I'm looking for people
The repeated line serves as a powerful reminder of the artist's central quest
That I used to know
A reminder of the specific people they intend to reunite with
I'm looking for places
The singer restates the importance of the locations they seek to revisit
That we used to go
Another reminder of the important shared memories that took place in these places
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