The City
The 1975 - Lyrics
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With nothing but your t-shirt on.
And go sit on the bed 'cause I know that you want to.
You got pretty eyes, but i know you're wrong.
And don't call it a spade if it isn't a spade.
And go lie on the floor if you want.
The first bit of advice that you gave me that I liked was they're too strong, too strong.
Yeah you wanna find love then you know where the city is
Yeah you wanna find love then you know where the city is
Yeah you wanna find love then you know where the city is, city is
Yeah you wanna find love then you know where the city is
Yeah counting cards was the best job he ever had.
Cleaning up.
He got good with his 4's and his 2's.
That community service was the best job he ever had.
Cleaning up.
He got sick on the floor and his shoes.
Oh and she said it's your birthday,
Are you feeling alright?
The next one's the MD.
You'll be feeling just fine.
Your brother is just sat there,
You said he felt snide.
You hope that that boy will be alright.
Yeah you wanna find love then you know where the city is
Yeah you wanna find love then you know where the city is
Yeah you wanna find love then you know where the city is, city is
Yeah you wanna find love then you know where the city is
Yeah well she said it's your birthday,
Are you feeling alright?
The next one's the MD.
You'll be feeling just fine.
Your brother is just sat there,
You said he felt snide.
You hope that that boy will be alright.
Yeah you wanna find love then you know where the city is
Yeah you wanna find love then you know where the city is
Yeah you wanna find love then you know where the city is, city is
Yeah you wanna find love then you know where the city is
"The City" by The 1975 is a catchy indie-pop song that speaks about different themes such as love, conflict, and despair. The opening line "Don't call it a fight when you know it's a war" sets the tone of the song as a battle between two lovers. The chorus "Yeah you wanna find love then you know where the city is" suggests that the city might be the place where one can find love, but also where one can lose themselves in the chaos.
The lyrics also include references to male characters who have had undesirable jobs such as "cleaning up" and "counting cards," implying that sometimes people are compelled to desperate actions to survive. The line "he got sick on the floor and his shoes" represents the physical and emotional toll that rough jobs can have on a person.
The last verse of the song is about a birthday celebration, where the main character's brother is feeling unwell. The line "the next one's the MD, you'll be feeling just fine" suggests some kind of relief or release coming from a medicinal source.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't call it a fight when you know it's a war.
Don't downplay the significance of the situation as a mere argument, when it's actually a much larger conflict.
With nothing but your t-shirt on.
You are vulnerable and exposed, without anything to protect yourself.
And go sit on the bed 'cause I know that you want to.
I recognize that you want to sit down and take a moment to process what's happening.
You got pretty eyes, but I know you're wrong.
Your appearance is attractive, but your actions or words are incorrect or misguided.
And don't call it a spade if it isn't a spade.
Don't use a euphemism or indirect language when referring to something, when it is more accurate to use direct or blunt language.
And go lie on the floor if you want.
If you need to physically express your emotions or distress, lying on the floor is an option.
The first bit of advice that you gave me that I liked was they're too strong, too strong.
The first piece of guidance that resonated with me was that the obstacles or challenges I am facing are overwhelming and formidable.
Get in the shower if it all goes wrong.
If everything falls apart, refreshing yourself by taking a shower can help you regroup and start again.
Yeah you wanna find love then you know where the city is
If you're looking for love, the city is where you need to be - where there are opportunities to meet people.
Yeah counting cards was the best job he ever had. Cleaning up. He got good with his 4's and his 2's. That community service was the best job he ever had. Cleaning up. He got sick on the floor and his shoes.
The person found satisfaction in gambling by counting cards to win, but ended up doing community service as a result of it. Although they found purpose in cleaning up, they had a negative physical reaction to it.
Oh and she said it's your birthday, Are you feeling alright? The next one's the MD. You'll be feeling just fine. Your brother is just sat there, You said he felt snide. You hope that that boy will be alright.
Someone asks if the person celebrating their birthday is feeling okay, and assures them that the next drink will help them feel better. The person's brother appears to be unwell or displeased, and the person hopes that he will be okay.
Yeah you wanna find love then you know where the city is
If you're looking for love, the city is where you need to be - where there are opportunities to meet people.
Yeah well she said it's your birthday, Are you feeling alright? The next one's the MD. You'll be feeling just fine. Your brother is just sat there, You said he felt snide. You hope that that boy will be alright.
Someone asks if the person celebrating their birthday is feeling okay, and assures them that the next drink will help them feel better. The person's brother appears to be unwell or displeased, and the person hopes that he will be okay.
Yeah you wanna find love then you know where the city is
If you're looking for love, the city is where you need to be - where there are opportunities to meet people.
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@cinditaneca254
Don't call it a fight when you know it's a war.
With nothing but your t-shirt on.
And go sit on the bed because I know that you want to.
You've got pretty eyes, but I know you're wrong.
Don't call it a spade if it isn't a spade.
Go lie on the floor if you want.
The first bit of advice that you gave me that I liked was they're too strong, too strong.
Get in the shower if it all goes wrong.
Yeah, if you wanna find love then you know where the city is [4x]
Yeah counting cards was the best job he ever had.
Cleaning up.
He got good with his 4′s and his 2′s.
Community service was the best job he ever had.
Cleaning up.
He got sick on the floor and his shoes.
Oh and she said "It's your birthday,
Are you feeling alright?"
The next one's the MD.
You'll be feeling just fine.
Your brother is just sat there,
You said you felt snide.
You hope that that boy will be alright.
Yeah, if you wanna find love then you know where the city is [4x]
Yeah well she said "It's your birthday,
Are you feeling alright?"
The next one's the MD.
You'll be feeling just fine.
Your brother is just sat there,
You said you felt snide.
You hope that that boy will be alright.
Yeah, if you wanna find love then you know where the city is [4x]
@nlthw1238
"you wanna find love then you know where the city is" - The City
"you know im in love with this city" - She's American
"i've never found love in the city" - A change of heart
"she has a face straight outta magazine" - Robbers
"you used to have a face straight out of a magazine" - A change of heart
"you played apart this is how it starts" - A change of heart
"And this is how it starts" - Sex
The 1975 made their own reference in their songs lol
@ihateorphans
The lyrics:
Don kulifai wenyuno is subur
Wir avindis tisher an
Enggeng sunebed ekusenere juwanti
Chuga grinais eneu yurong
Enden kulispei isinespei
Enggeng lai sushuwon
Fespididivais che gemididai ladisichuswong chuswong
Geninesha ugos ong
Yeyuwon failaf weyunonawan seediyis
Yeyuwon failaf weyunonawan seediyis
Yeyuwon failaf weyunonawan seediyis, seediyis
Yeyuwon failaf weyunonawan seediyis
Che countingkaf chusebeshop de Adelaide, klinina
Got gudusco sinesis
Dekumunise sbeshop de Adelaide, klinina
Gas kumuflo deshus
OwO shises shubesde yethilin orai
Yumexwone seempty yefilin jusfain
Yubravas chesadda yusad enyufelside
Yuhanda la boibiorite
Yeyuwon failaf weyunonawan seediyis
Yeyuwon failaf weyunonawan seediyis
Yeyuwon failaf weyunonawan seediyis, seediyis
Yeyuwon failaf weyunonawan seediyis
Shewa shises shubesde yethilin orai
Yumexwone seempty yefilin jusfain
Yubravas chesadda yusad enyufelside
Yuhadda la boibiorite
Yeyuwon failaf weyunonawan seediyis
Yeyuwon failaf weyunonawan seediyis
Yeyuwon failaf weyunonawan seediyis, seediyis
Yeyuwon failaf weyunonawan seediyis
@OfficialTasya
Don't call it a fight when you know it's a war.
With nothing but your t-shirt on.
And go sit on the bed 'cause I know that you want to.
You got pretty eyes, but I know you're wrong.
And don't call it a spade if it isn't a spade.
And go lie on the floor if you want.
The first bit of advice that you gave me that I liked was they're too strong, too strong.
Get in the shower if it all goes wrong.
Yeah, If you wanna find love then you know where the city is [x4]
Yeah counting cards was the best job he ever had.
Cleaning up.
He got good with his 4′s and his 2′s.
Community service was the best job he ever had.
Cleaning up.
He got sick on the floor and his shoes.
Oh and she said "It's your birthday,
Are you feeling alright?"
The next one's the MD.
You'll be feeling just fine.
Your brother is just sat there,
You said you felt snide.
You hope that that boy will be alright.
Yeah, If you wanna find love then you know where the city is [x4]
Yeah well she said "It's your birthday,
Are you feeling alright?"
The next one's the MD.
You'll be feeling just fine.
Your brother is just sat there,
You said you felt snide.
You hope that that boy will be alright.
Yeah, If you wanna find love then you know where the city is [x4]
@reesenecas6079
DON'T CALL IT A FORK WHEN YOU KNOW ITS A SPOON
@rxol6223
#spork
@Lol-vm1ee
Lmao
@pani.slecna
Reese Necas 😂😂😂
@jaggysnake3408
Thats hilarious that
@alebordon5657
I don't
@blondifulxo
Just in case anybody missed the lyrics, here they are..
"Dornt cool itah faight whin you knootsa wooh, wih nuvvin behya teesher awn... En gohan sih uhn the bahd, buhcuz I knah vatcha wuhn tew... Yuh gaww prehy eyes buh I knore yooh wruhng... En dornt cool itah spay ifet isnuh spay. En gaw-uhn lion tha flooh rifya wohn. The fuss bid-ov-udvice thatcha gave me that ah like wus theh tew-strawng, tew-strawng. Gihtin tha shaah rif eht ool gows roong.
Yeeh you won-uh fye-luhf uhnyou knore whetheh seedyis (repeat 4 times) you're welcome, fandom <3 million
@Fukkkkkk
tannks ma brodda
@fnscr450
+Türkischer Glurak guten tag
@michellemartin7390
That's kinda accurate to how I "understand" the lyrics before I searched it up, as a non native speaking person