The City
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The city is ours
The city is ours

Rollin' past graffiti walls,
Billboards lighting up the block
Everyone of us on a mission
Got a whole crew by my side
Cars beep, beep when they pass us by
We ready to get down to business

We pull up, open the door
All the girls, scream there they are
It's packed from wall to wall
And, everybody is calling
Here they come, it's almost time
Feel the rush, now hit the lights
We gonna get it all started

Because the night is young
The line is out the door
Today was crazy but,
Tonight the city's ours
Live it up
Until the morning comes
Today was crazy but,
Tonight the city is ours
The city is ours
The city is ours

My, my look how we roll
Was it only a month ago
Everybody said we were dreaming
Now we're here like, yeah we told ya
Still far, but we're that much closer
And there ain't no way that we're leaving (oh no)

We pull up, open the door
All the girls, scream there they are
It's packed from wall to wall
And, everybody is calling
Here they come, it's almost time
Feel the rush, now hit the lights
We gonna get it all started

Because the night is young
The line is out the door
Today was crazy but
Tonight the city's ours
Live it up
Until the morning comes
Today was crazy but tonight
The city is ours
The city is ours

We gotta believe
It's destiny calling
So night after night
We rock the whole place out
As hard as it seems
I know if you want it
Then it's gonna happen some how

Because the night is young
The line is out the door
Today was crazy but
Tonight the city's ours
Live it up
Until the morning comes
Today was crazy but tonight

Because the night is young
The line is out the door
Today was crazy but
Tonight the city's ours
Live it up
Until the morning comes
Today was crazy but tonight
The city is ours
The city is ours
The city is ours
The city is ours





The city is ours

Overall Meaning

"The City" by The Big Time is an upbeat pop-rock anthem about seizing the moment and taking control of the night. The song is an ode to youth and empowerment, celebrating the feeling of being young, alive, and free in the city. The lyrics describe cruising through the city in a pack, ready to take on whatever the night has in store. The first verse sets the scene, with descriptions of graffiti walls and billboards lighting up the block. The second verse shifts focus to the band's journey to get where they are now – only a month ago, people told them they were dreaming, but here they are, living their dream and claiming the city as their own.


The chorus repeats the mantra that "the city is ours," emphasizing the sense of ownership and belonging that the band feels in this moment. The bridge reinforces this theme of destiny and perseverance, with the lyrics "We gotta believe / It's destiny calling / So night after night / We rock the whole place out / As hard as it seems / I know if you want it / Then it's gonna happen somehow." The song encourages listeners to live in the moment and make the most of youth and opportunity, with lyrics like "Because the night is young / The line is out the door / Today was crazy but / Tonight the city's ours."


Overall, "The City" is a celebration of youth, empowerment, and living in the moment. The lyrics capture the feeling of being young and free, with a driving beat and catchy chorus that are sure to get listeners dancing.


Line by Line Meaning

The city is ours
We own this city


Rollin' past graffiti walls,
Driving past walls covered in graffiti


Billboards lighting up the block
Advertisements shining bright on the street


Everyone of us on a mission
We all have a purpose


Got a whole crew by my side
A group of us are together


Cars beep, beep when they pass us by
Drivers honk their horns as they drive past us


We ready to get down to business
We are prepared to start our activities


We pull up, open the door
Our vehicle arrives and we open the door


All the girls, scream there they are
Girls in the venue excitedly acknowledge our group's arrival


It's packed from wall to wall
The venue is completely full of people


And, everybody is calling
Everyone is trying to get our attention


Here they come, it's almost time
We are getting ready to start our performance soon


Feel the rush, now hit the lights
We are getting pumped up to start the show and the lights turn on


We gonna get it all started
We are about to kick off the performance


Because the night is young
Since it's still early in the night


The line is out the door
There is a long queue of people waiting to get inside


Today was crazy but,
The events of today were hectic but


Tonight the city's ours
We have the city under our control tonight


Live it up
Enjoy the night to the fullest


Until the morning comes
Keep partying until daybreak


My, my look how we roll
Wow, see how impressively we are doing


Was it only a month ago
It's hard to believe it was just a month ago


Everybody said we were dreaming
People didn't think our goals were achievable


Now we're here like, yeah we told ya
Now we have achieved success and are saying 'we told you so'


Still far, but we're that much closer
We still have a long way to go, but we have made progress


And there ain't no way that we're leaving (oh no)
We are not going to give up or leave


We gotta believe
We need to have faith


It's destiny calling
Fate is calling us to succeed


So night after night
Every night without fail


We rock the whole place out
We give an incredible performance that fills the entire venue with excitement


As hard as it seems
Even though it's difficult


I know if you want it
I'm aware that if you truly desire it


Then it's gonna happen some how
It will eventually happen


The city is ours
We have taken control of the city and are dominating it




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIC SANICOLA

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@number1musichater430

As a 25-year-old guy, I still love listening to BTR.

Half of it is due to nostalgia, while the other half is because they have real talent. They can sing.

And just like alot of other people, this is my top favorite out of my 5 favorites.

My top 5 favorite songs:

5) Worldwide.
4) Windows Down.
3) Music Sounds Better With U.
2) All Over Again. (This was my favorite prior. Then I changed it.)
1) City Is Ours.



@pablogames1218

The city is ours
The city is ours
Rollin' past graffiti walls,
Billboards lighting up the block
Everyone of us on a mission
Got a whole crew by my side
Cars beep, beep when they pass us by
We ready to get down to business
We pull up, open the door
All the girls, scream there they are
It's packed from wall to wall
And, everybody is calling
Here they come, it's almost time
Feel the rush, now hit the lights
We gonna get it all started
Because the night is young
The line is out the door
Today was crazy but,
Tonight the city's ours
Live it up
Until the morning comes
Today was crazy but,
Tonight the city is ours
The city is ours
The city is ours
My, my look how we roll
Was it only a month ago
Everybody said we were dreaming
Now we're here like, yeah we told ya
Still far, but we're that much closer
And there ain't no way that we're leaving (oh no)
We pull up, open the door
All the girls, scream there they are
It's packed from wall to wall
And, everybody is calling
Here they come, it's almost time
Feel the rush, now hit the lights
We gonna get it all started
Because the night is young
The line is out the door
Today was crazy but
Tonight the city's ours
Live it up
Until the morning comes
Today was crazy but tonight
The city is ours
The city is ours
We gotta believe
It's destiny calling
So night after night
We rock the whole place out
As hard as it seems
I know if you want it
Then it's gonna happen some how
Because the night is young
The line is out the door
Today was crazy but
Tonight the city's ours
Live it up
Until the morning comes
Today was crazy but tonight
Because the night is young
The line is out the door
Today was crazy but
Tonight the city's ours
Live it up
Until the morning comes
Today was crazy but tonight
The city is ours
The city is ours
The city is ours
The city is ours
The city is ours



@justing6986

Four boys... NOBODY ELSE. Because the city is them. They are the city.


Big Time Rush... ALL ALONE! NOBODY ELSE! On the tallest building in Los Angeles.


You’re in a magical underwater city... without girls.


Big Time Rush are the last surviving members of, THE HUMAN RACE! and they must reclaim a forgotten city.


If you know... you know



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