City Of Love
Surf Mesa Lyrics
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Big dreams but turning tables
I thought all the distractions
Would cut the attachment
And get me through
Don't wanna be closer to the truth
Don't wanna be reminded of youThere's no space, there's no room for two
So now I disappear
I'm feeling lonely in the city of love
Thought it'd be different but it's four million
Try to move on but something's holding me on
'Cause I think about you ('cause I think about you)
All full of strangers, I got no one to trust
Following footprints but they turn into dust
Try to move on but something's holding me on
'Cause I think about you
'Cause I think about you
'Cause I think about you
'Cause I think about you
Looks like a simulation
Where everybody's famous
But under the surface
They're hiding, they're hurting, I got déjà vu
Now I'm feeling lonely in the city of love
Thought it'd be different but it's four million
Try to move on but something's holding me on
'Cause I think about you ('cause I think about you)
All full of strangers, I got no one to trust
Following footprints but they turn into dust
Try to move on but something's holding me on
'Cause I think about you
'Cause I think about you
'Cause I think about you
Now I'm feeling lonely in the city of love
Thought it'd be different but it's four million
Try to move on but something's holding me on
'Cause I think about you ('cause I think about you)
'Cause I think about you
In "City Of Love" by surf mesa, the lyrics paint a picture of the singer feeling lonely and disconnected in a city that's supposed to be full of angels and dreams. The first verse suggests that the distractions and busyness of the city were meant to help the singer detach from someone, but instead of finding solace, they feel a stronger attachment than ever before.
The chorus further emphasizes the singer's sense of loneliness in the city. They express disappointment and surprise that despite being surrounded by millions of people, they feel isolated and unable to move on from thoughts of the person they miss. The use of the phrase "city of love" ironically highlights the contrast between the romanticized image of the city and the singer's actual experience of it.
The second verse introduces the idea of a simulation, where everyone appears famous and happy on the surface, but beneath that facade, they too are hiding and hurting. This adds another layer to the singer's feelings of alienation and disconnection. It also implies that despite the glamorous image the city may project, the reality is quite different.
The repetition of the chorus further emphasizes the ongoing struggle for the singer to move on. Despite their efforts to distance themselves, thoughts of the person they miss continue to hold them back, leaving them feeling even more alone in the city.
Overall, "City Of Love" explores the theme of loneliness and isolation in a city that is supposed to offer love and connection. It examines the contrast between the idealized image of a vibrant city and the personal experiences of feeling detached and unable to move on from a past love.
Line by Line Meaning
These streets are full of angels
The city is filled with people who seem perfect and heavenly on the surface, but they may be hiding their own pain and struggles
Big dreams but turning tables
Despite having ambitious goals, things are not going as planned and circumstances keep changing
I thought all the distractions
I hoped that various distractions would help me detach myself from the memories of you
Would cut the attachment
I believed that these distractions would sever the emotional bond and attachment I have towards you
And get me through
I expected these distractions to help me overcome the pain and move forward
Don't wanna be closer to the truth
I don't want to confront the reality or face the harsh truth of our situation
Don't wanna be reminded of you
I wish to avoid any reminders or memories of you
There's no space, there's no room for two
There is no emotional space left for the both of us in my heart
So now I disappear
To cope with the pain and avoid the reminders, I choose to isolate myself and disappear from your presence
I'm feeling lonely in the city of love
Despite being in the supposed city of love, I am experiencing profound loneliness
Thought it'd be different but it's four million
I had high expectations that this city would provide solace, but instead, it feels like there are four million other lonely souls
Try to move on but something's holding me on
Although I strive to move forward, there is something that prevents me from fully letting go and moving on
'Cause I think about you ('cause I think about you)
The constant thoughts of you hinder my progress in healing and moving on
All full of strangers, I got no one to trust
Surrounded by unfamiliar faces, I find it difficult to trust anyone
Following footprints but they turn into dust
I try to follow the paths of others who seem to have moved on, but those paths eventually lead to disappointment and nothingness
Looks like a simulation
The city appears artificial and unreal, like a virtual reality simulation
Where everybody's famous
In this city, everyone seems to be striving for fame or recognition
But under the surface
Beneath this facade of fame and success
They're hiding, they're hurting, I got déjà vu
People are concealing their pain and struggles, and it feels like I've experienced this before
Now I'm feeling lonely in the city of love
Currently, I am overwhelmed with loneliness, despite being in a place associated with love
Thought it'd be different but it's four million
I had anticipated a different experience, but instead, I feel lost among the vast population of four million people
Try to move on but something's holding me on
Even in my attempts to move forward, there is an unseen force that keeps me tied to the past
'Cause I think about you
My constant thoughts of you are the reason for this internal struggle
'Cause I think about you
Repeatedly, the thoughts of you consume my mind
Now I'm feeling lonely in the city of love
Currently, I am overwhelmed with loneliness, despite being in a place associated with love
Thought it'd be different but it's four million
I had anticipated a different experience, but instead, I feel lost among the vast population of four million people
Try to move on but something's holding me on
Even in my attempts to move forward, there is an unseen force that keeps me tied to the past
'Cause I think about you
My constant thoughts of you are the reason for this internal struggle
'Cause I think about you
Repeatedly, the thoughts of you consume my mind
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kareen Lomax, Neil Richard Ormandy, Tushar Apte, Nicholas Henriques, Powell Aguirre
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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These streets are full of angels
Big dreams, but turning tables
I thought all the distractions would cut the attachment and get me through
Don't wanna be closer to the truth
Don't wanna be reminded of you
There's no space, there's no room for two
So, now I disappear
I'm feeling lonely in the city of love
Thought it'd be different, but it's four million
Try to move on, but something's holding me on
'Cause I think about you ('cause I think about you)
All full of strangers, I got no one to trust
Following footprints, but they turn into dust
Try to move on, but something's holding me on
'Cause I think about you
'Cause I think about you
'Cause I think about you
'Cause I think about you
Looks like a simulation
Where everybody's famous
But under the surface they're hiding, they're hurting, I got deja vu
Now I'm feeling lonely in the city of love
Thought it'd be different, but it's four million
Try to move on, but something's holding me on
'Cause I think about you ('cause I think about you)
All full of strangers, I got no one to trust
Following footprints, but they turn into dust
Try to move on, but something's holding me on
'Cause I think about you
'Cause I think about you
'Cause I think about you
Now I'm feeling lonely in the city of love
Thought it'd be different, but it's four million
Try to move on, but something's holding me on
'Cause I think about you ('cause I think about you)
'Cause I think about you
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@coletrotta
It’s an honor to be apart of this! ❤
@cloudfair7
OMG IS THAT COLE TROTTA?!?!?!
@vogelsoundmusic
Crazy awesome brother!!
@carltonthepug
@@cloudfair7Omg you’re one of THOSE people aren’t you?
@cloudfair7
@@carltonthepug that’s my friend lol
@waruninirosha9903
You're awesome ❤
@royceabraham3163
Surf Mesa is so underrated. Bro got all good songs 💯🚀
@sarahissssofinee
song is literally giving longboarding in summer vibes! coletrotta should use it in his vids!!
@samuellee1689
Surf Mesa's vibe is chill, yet so powerful at the same time!!
@SurfMesa
blessss <3