Half The City
St Paul & Broken Bones Lyrics
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All those cold songs
Can't let me cry
Like a of a song
I populated half the city, child
But I still can't find no love
Somebody pass the haling
Ain't no way that I could stay here
There she goes, her arms toward home
To glory
My city
What have you heard me been?
But there ain't no love in here
Better hide, understand?
Hack my pain in
I'm not passing up
I just can't get it good, heart
This ain't enough
Ain't no way that I could stay here
There she goes, her arms toward home
To glory
I know that it's time
For this city of mine
Troubled by let me hold the
Let me hold her, let me hold her
Let let let me hold her
The song "Half The City" by St Paul and the Broken Bones portrays the struggles of finding love and belonging in a city that is filled with hardship and emptiness. The lyrics illustrate the exhaustion felt by the singer, who has been born and raised in the city, but still cannot find the love they desire. The repeated phrase "I been born and I been tired" highlights the weariness and disappointment felt by the singer. The line "Ain’t no way that I could stay here" reflects the feeling of hopelessness and the need for escape.
The singer mentioned that they have "populated half the city" but still cannot find the love they desire. This phrase alludes to the idea that the singer has been searching for love in all the wrong places or individuals, which is why they have not found it yet. The line "My city, what have you heard me been?" suggests that the singer has been searching for love relentlessly in the city, hoping that their cries would be heard, but it seems like all their efforts have gone in vain. The phrase "Hack my pain in" represents the singer's attempt to numb their pain with distractions and superficial pleasures, but ultimately, it cannot compare to the warmth and genuineness of true love.
In conclusion, the song "Half The City" portrays the difficulties of finding love and belonging in a city that is filled with emptiness and hardship. The singer's weariness and exhaustion are evident in the lyrics, and the need for escape is felt throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I been born and I been tired
I have existed and I am exhausted
All those cold songs
The songs bring no warmth or comfort
Can't let me cry
I cannot allow myself to feel emotional pain
Like a of a song
The pain is present as a theme in the song
I populated half the city, child
I have spread myself out throughout the city
But I still can't find no love
I have not found any love despite my efforts
Somebody pass the haling
I need someone to offer help or healing
From block to block
Throughout the city, in every location
Ain't no way that I could stay here
I cannot remain in this place any longer
There she goes, her arms toward home
Someone is leaving, heading toward their place of comfort
To glory
To a place of happiness and satisfaction
My city
The place where I reside
What have you heard me been?
What have others heard about me?
But there ain't no love in here
There is no feeling of affection or warmth
Better hide, understand?
It is better to avoid getting hurt and suffering
Hack my pain in
I need to contain and hold in my feelings of pain
I'm not passing up
I am not giving up
I just can't get it good, heart
I cannot find the goodness in my heart
This ain't enough
This is not sufficient or satisfactory
I know that it's time
I am aware that it is time
For this city of mine
For my place of residence
Troubled by let me hold the
Although troubled, let me hold onto it
Let me hold her, let me hold her
Let me hold someone, anyone
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Christian Lee, Benjamin James Griner, Browan Job Lollar, Jesse Thomas Phillips, John Allen Branstetter, Paul William Janeway
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