Take Back the City
Snow Patrol Lyrics
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Or I'll take back the city for me
Take back the city for yourself tonight
Whoa
God knows you put your life into it's hands
And it's both cradled you and crushed
But now it's time to make your own demands
All these years later and it's killing me
Your broken records in words
Ten thousand craters where it all should be
Whoa
No need to put your words into my mouth
Don't need convincing at all
I love this place enough to know I have no doubts
Whoa
It's a mess, it's a start
It's a flawed work of art
Your city, your a call
Every crack, every wall
Pick a side, pick a fight
Get your epitaph right
You can sing, 'til you drop
Cause the fun just never stops
I love this city tonight
I love this city always
It bears it's teeth like a light
And spits me out after day's
But we're all gluttons for it
We know what's wrong and it's right
For every time it's been hit
Take back the city tonight
Tell me you never wanted more than this
And I will stop talking now
One perfect partner, one eternal kiss
Whoa
Take back the city for yourself tonight
Or I'll take back the city for me
Take back the city for yourself tonight
Whoa
It's a mess, it's a start
It's a flawed work of art
Your city, your call
Every crack, every wall
Pick a side, pick a fight
Get your epitaph right
You can sing, 'til you drop
Cause the fun just never stops
I love this city tonight
I love this city always
It bears it's teeth like a light
And spits me out after day's
But we're all gluttons for it
We know what's wrong and it's right
For every time it's been hit
Take back the city tonight
I love this city tonight
I love this city always
It bears it's teeth like a light
And spits me out after day's
But we're all gluttons for it
We know what's wrong and it's right
For every time it's been hit
Take back the city tonight
I love this city tonight
I love this city always
The lyrics of Snow Patrol's "Take Back the City" depict a call to action for individuals to reclaim their city and make it their own. The song begins by addressing the listener, suggesting that if they do not take back the city for themselves, then the songwriter will do it for them. The importance of the city and the hold it has on people's lives is emphasized by the repetition of the phrase "take back the city," urging the listener to assert their own desires and demands.
The second verse speaks to the struggles of life and how the city can both support and crush individuals. The lyrics acknowledge the difficulties of finding oneself and making a mark in the city, with broken records and ten thousand craters representing obstacles and setbacks.
The chorus returns with a call to action, encouraging people to stand up for their city and take ownership of it. The lyrics speak to the complexity of the city and the flawed beauty it possesses, depicting it as a work of art that is both messy and imperfect.
Overall, "Take Back the City" is a passionate plea for individuals to seize agency and authority in their city. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and a desire for change, suggesting that the city holds great power but that power should be shared and controlled by individuals themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Take back the city for yourself tonight
Reclaim control over your city tonight
Or I'll take back the city for me
If you don't take back the city, someone else will
God knows you put your life into its hands
You trusted this city with your life
And it's both cradled you and crushed
The city has provided for you and let you down
But now it's time to make your own demands
It's time for you to take control and make your own changes
All these years later and it's killing me
Years later, the problems still exist and they are taking a toll
Your broken records in words
Hearing the same problems over and over again
Ten thousand craters where it all should be
There are many issues and problems in the city
No need to put your words into my mouth
I don't need convincing about how great this city is
Don't need convincing at all
I already love this city and don't need to be persuaded
I love this place enough to know I have no doubts
My love for this city is strong and unwavering
It's a mess, it's a start, it's a flawed work of art
The city is chaotic and has its flaws, but it's still a masterpiece
Your city, your call, every crack, every wall
It's your city, your responsibility to fix it
Pick a side, pick a fight, get your epitaph right
Choose your stance and fight for what you believe in, make sure it's the right choice
You can sing, 'til you drop, cause the fun just never stops
You can keep fighting for your city, it's a never-ending but enjoyable struggle
I love this city tonight, I love this city always
My love for this city is unconditional
It bears its teeth like a light and spits me out after days
The city can be harsh and unforgiving
But we're all gluttons for it, we know what's wrong and it's right
Despite the flaws, we keep coming back and know what needs to be fixed
For every time it's been hit, take back the city tonight
For every problem the city faces, we need to take control and fix it
Tell me you never wanted more than this, and I will stop talking now
If you don't want to make your city better, I'll stop trying to persuade you
One perfect partner, one eternal kiss
A metaphor for a perfect relationship with one's city
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gary Lightbody, Jonathan Graham Quinn, Nathan Connolly, Paul Wilson, Tom Simpson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DANIEL KAKAI
I love the energy that kicks in during the chorus
Caroline Telles
Amo essa música
Ray sills
I love the way they sing their harmonies
It’s a beautiful blend of voices,
One of my favorite songs ever
Нина Бобина
Мне нравится! 👍🏻
Maurice Evan
Epic song. Such a strong and good feeling <3
Bawddor
I LOVE this song, it always puts me in a good mood.
OHG1997
Every time I hear this song I get so energy filled! It's like I'm born on new again! :D
Chickiteater
Popped into the supermarket for some brown rice and this tune was pumping out. I'd completely forgotten about it but now it's gone right back to the top of my playlist. An awesome tune that makes me smile a lot. Thank you brown rice and thank you Woolworths!
Vasileios Karagiannis
Lol I know the song is 6 years but brown rice in woolworth ? Lol in germany our woolworths are selling only home things toys and repair decorations for cars/bikes no foods
Anthony Geurts
@Vasileios Karagiannis Woolworths is a supermarket chain in Australia