Midnight City
Stella Starlight Trio Lyrics
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Waiting for a ride in the dark
The night city grows
Look and see her eyes, they glow
Waiting in a car
Waiting for a ride in the dark
Drinking in the lounge
Waiting for a roar
Looking at the mutating skyline
The city is my church
It wraps me in the sparkling twilight
Waiting in a car
Waiting for the right time
Waiting in a car
Waiting for the right time
Waiting in a car
Waiting for the right time
Waiting in a car
Waiting for the right time
Waiting in a car
Waiting for a ride in the dark
The lyrics of Stella Starlight Trio's "Midnight City" paint a picture of a person waiting for a ride in a car at night, absorbed in the energy and atmosphere of the city around them. The singer describes waiting for the perfect moment, perhaps to escape or to embark on a new journey. The dark and the neon signs contribute to an ambiance of exhilaration and possibility. The vivid description of the city as a church and the sparkling twilight creates a sense of significance and awe.
The lyrics also suggest a sense of detachment or aloofness as the singer observes the world around them from a distance, almost like an outsider. The sparkling twilight represents a kind of awe and wonder that the singer feels as they wait for something to happen - it is the endless potential of the night. The city is not just a place, but a character in the song, a pulsating, electric being that makes the singer feel alive.
In summary, "Midnight City" is a song about the beauty and mystery of the city at night, and the possibilities that come with being lost in the moment. It's about finding a sense of belonging in the chaos of the urban space.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting in a car
Sitting inside a car, not moving.
Waiting for a ride in the dark
Expecting someone to come and pick up from the darkened surroundings.
The night city grows
The city takes on a life of its own during nighttime.
Look and see her eyes, they glow
Noticing the bright, shining eyes of someone or something in the distance.
Drinking in the lounge
Having a drink indoors, likely in a bar or club.
Following the neon signs
Walking or driving while paying attention to the bright, glowing signs advertising various establishments.
Waiting for a roar
Anticipating some sort of loud, exciting sound to punctuate the night.
Looking at the mutating skyline
Observing how the city's buildings and structure change over time.
The city is my church
The city serves as a place of worship or refuge for the artist, providing a sense of solace or inspiration.
It wraps me in the sparkling twilight
The city's ambience and energy create a feeling of warmth and comfort for the artist as night falls.
Waiting for the right time
Holding back or delaying action until the circumstances are more favorable or advantageous.
Waiting in a car
Continuing to wait patiently within a vehicle.
Waiting for the right time
Holding off until a more opportune time or moment arises.
Waiting in a car
Staying inside the car, rather than leaving or venturing out.
Waiting for the right time
Still delaying action or decision-making until conditions seem more ideal.
Waiting in a car
Remaining patient and immobile within the car, despite the passage of time.
Waiting for a ride in the dark
Continuing to anticipate someone's arrival or the start of some event, despite the darkness and uncertainty of the situation.
Writer(s): Justin Meldal-johnsen, Anthony Gonzalez, Morgan Kibby
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