City
Spring King Lyrics
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Just for one minute
I’d be gone in the depth of time, searching for a world in which I’d feel fine
I’d just leg go
Like you in your letters
You made me believe in the self, and now I’m looking for how you felt, you felt
I, wont let go
Who am I? but what does it matter, who am I? but what does it matter?
If only I could find
You for one second
I’d hold on to what it is that you threw, waiting for you to get better and to
Just show your power
Like you had last summer
What you have is something you better keep, what you are is more than you think, you think, you think
What you have is something you better keep, what you are is more than you think
If only I could cry
Just for one minute
I’d be gone in the depth of time, searching for a world in which I’d feel fine
It’s only you, its only you, only you can do what it is that you feel you feel
I, wont let go tonight.
The song "City" by the Manchester-based band Spring King is a song that speaks to feelings of longing and desperation. The song is about a person who is searching for some sort of escape from the challenges and frustrations of real life. The lyrics showcase the need to let go of things that are holding you back, and the desire for a world in which you can feel fine. The singer wishes they could cry for just a minute to escape the reality, on the search for a world that makes them feel happy, and comfortable.
The repeated chorus "Who am I? But what does it matter?" highlights the feeling of insignificance that the singer feels. The desire to hold on to something or someone, to have a feeling of grounding, is also evident in the lyrics. The phrase "what you have is something you better keep, what you are is more than you think" is repeated twice in the song, emphasizing the importance of self-worth and self-preservation.
Overall, "City" is a song that speaks to the need to escape and to find a better version of yourself while acknowledging the importance of self-love and worth.
Line by Line Meaning
If only I could cry
The singer desires to express their feelings through crying.
Just for one minute
The singer only desires to cry momentarily.
I’d be gone in the depth of time, searching for a world in which I’d feel fine
The singer wants to escape from their current reality to find a better world where they can feel happy.
I’d just let go
The artist wants to let go of their current situation and move on.
Like you in your letters
The artist is referencing letters they received from someone who helped them find confidence in themselves.
You made me believe in the self, and now I’m looking for how you felt, you felt
The singer is grateful for the person who helped them find their self-worth and now wants to understand how that person feels.
I, wont let go
The singer will not give up or abandon their current situation.
Wont let go, tonight, of your hand
The artist wants to hold onto someone they care about.
Who am I? but what does it matter, who am I? but what does it matter?
The artist questions their own identity and why it matters in the grand scheme of things.
If only I could find
The artist desires to find someone they care about.
You for one second
The singer only desires to see the person they care about momentarily.
I’d hold on to what it is that you threw, waiting for you to get better and to
The artist wants to hold onto something important that the other person gave them and patiently wait for that person to get better.
Just show your power
The singer believes that the other person has the strength to overcome their struggles and wants to see that strength.
Like you had last summer
The singer is referencing a time when the other person showed strength in the past.
What you have is something you better keep, what you are is more than you think, you think, you think
The singer believes that the other person has valuable qualities and wants them to recognize their own worth.
It’s only you, its only you, only you can do what it is that you feel you feel
The artist believes that the other person is the only one who can overcome their struggles and do what they truly desire.
I, wont let go tonight.
The artist repeats their commitment to not giving up on their current situation.
Contributed by Charlie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SubKiller
If only I could cry
Just for one minute
I'd be gone in the depth of time
Searching for a world in which I'd feel fine
I'd just leg go
Like you in your letters
You made me believe in the self
And now I'm looking for how you felt, you felt
I, wont let go
Wont let go, tonight, of your hand
Who am I? But what does it matter?
Who am I? But what does it matter?
I, wont let go
Wont let go, tonight, of your hand
Who am I? But what does it matter?
Who am I? But what does it matter?
If only I could find
You for one second
I'd hold on to what it is that you threw
Waiting for you to get better and to
Just show your power
Like you had last summer
What you have is something you better keep
What you are is more than you think, than you think
What you have is something you better keep
What you are is more than you think, than you think
I, wont let go
Wont let go, tonight, of your hand
Who am I? But what does it matter?
Who am I? But what does it matter?
I, wont let go
Wont let go, tonight, of your hand
Who am I? But what does it matter?
Who am I? But what does it matter?
If only I could cry
Just for one minute
I'd be gone in the depth of time
Searching for a world in which I'd feel fine
It's only you, its only you, only you can do what it is that you feel
It's only you, its only you, only you can do what it is that you feel
I, wont let go
Wont let go, tonight, of your hand
Who am I? but what does it matter?
Who am I? but what does it matter?
I, wont let go
Wont let go, tonight, of your hand
Who am I? but what does it matter?
Who am I? but what does it matter?
I, wont let go
Wont let go, tonight, of your hand
Who am I? but what does it matter?
Who am I? but what does it matter?
I, wont let go
Wont let go, tonight, of your hand
Who am I? but what does it matter?
Who am I? but what does it matter?
@ellielacinoir602
Discovered this song playing asphalt 9. I gotta say, SO UNDERRATED! The instrumentals are so good, the lyrics are so expressive, I see such bright colors and feel such exhilaration listening to this, my favorite song right now!
@aft3rburn3r-tp2tx
The only rock band who is more underrated then these guys is riverboat gamblers
@SubKiller
If only I could cry
Just for one minute
I'd be gone in the depth of time
Searching for a world in which I'd feel fine
I'd just leg go
Like you in your letters
You made me believe in the self
And now I'm looking for how you felt, you felt
I, wont let go
Wont let go, tonight, of your hand
Who am I? But what does it matter?
Who am I? But what does it matter?
I, wont let go
Wont let go, tonight, of your hand
Who am I? But what does it matter?
Who am I? But what does it matter?
If only I could find
You for one second
I'd hold on to what it is that you threw
Waiting for you to get better and to
Just show your power
Like you had last summer
What you have is something you better keep
What you are is more than you think, than you think
What you have is something you better keep
What you are is more than you think, than you think
I, wont let go
Wont let go, tonight, of your hand
Who am I? But what does it matter?
Who am I? But what does it matter?
I, wont let go
Wont let go, tonight, of your hand
Who am I? But what does it matter?
Who am I? But what does it matter?
If only I could cry
Just for one minute
I'd be gone in the depth of time
Searching for a world in which I'd feel fine
It's only you, its only you, only you can do what it is that you feel
It's only you, its only you, only you can do what it is that you feel
I, wont let go
Wont let go, tonight, of your hand
Who am I? but what does it matter?
Who am I? but what does it matter?
I, wont let go
Wont let go, tonight, of your hand
Who am I? but what does it matter?
Who am I? but what does it matter?
I, wont let go
Wont let go, tonight, of your hand
Who am I? but what does it matter?
Who am I? but what does it matter?
I, wont let go
Wont let go, tonight, of your hand
Who am I? but what does it matter?
Who am I? but what does it matter?
@yep4539
Dumb kiddo just searched it up on Google xd
@stevedarlington278
great track. great live band. deserve everything coming their way
@r0b3rt_959
Best song to go flat out in the Nordschleife…
@ezrazbar5163
absolute fax
@skozra
brilliant, can't stop listening to it
@deruma5479
I love this song!
@floradoesntsocial4156
Just saw you live. I almost died when you signed my CD 👌