Craig Whittaker - Drums
Steven Whittle - Vocals and Guitar
Shaun Wood - Guitar
Simon Wright - Bass
SCAR
The Cities Lyrics
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Do the heavens really stretch so far?
From you to me and all things left in between
This is my nightmare, the reason I lie awake at night
But in this ghost town we've doused all the lights
I've got this half moon and I'll save the other half for you
'Cause close don't count when you're counting on me
This is how we'll ruin everything
Staring at the same stretch of highway for far too long
These winding roads, they never lead me back
To the place that I belong
I count the planes as they pass overhead
The engine's warm and will serve as my bed
I slept on the hood of my car to pretend the world was ours
So close, so close, forget it
'Cause close don't count when you're counting on me
This is how we'll ruin everything
I wish that you could see how this is killing me
If bigger scars make better stories
Then you should see the scars on me
I've got this half moon, I'll save the other half for you
And every step I take is a step I should be taking
Back to you, to you, to you, to you, to you
So close, so close, forget it
'Cause close don't count when you're counting on me
This is how we'll ruin everything
So close, so close, forget it
'Cause close don't count when you're counting on me
This is how we'll ruin everything
I wish that you could see how this is killing me
If bigger scars make better stories
Then you should see the scars on me
So close, so close, forget it
'Cause close don't count when you're counting on me
This is how we'll ruin everything
I wish that you could see how this is killing me
If bigger scars make better stories
Then you should see the scars on me
The Cities' song "Scar" tells the story of a couple struggling to maintain their relationship while being physically apart. The lyrics are rife with imagery that speaks to the pain and longing that accompanies long-distance relationships. The opening lines of the song, "Can you see the same sky from where you are? / Do the heavens really stretch so far?," pose a rhetorical question that highlights the distance between the two lovers.
The following lines, "This is my nightmare, the reason I lie awake at night / But in this ghost town, we've doused all the lights," further emphasize the sense of isolation that the couple feels. The chorus of the song, "So close, so close, forget it / 'Cause close don't count when you're counting on me / This is how we'll ruin everything," exhibits the helplessness that the singer feels in maintaining their relationship. They know the distance is causing them to drift apart, but they feel powerless to change it.
The final lines of the song, "I wish that you could see how this is killing me / If bigger scars make better stories / Then you should see the scars on me," convey the idea that distance can cause emotional wounds that may never fully heal. In essence, "Scar" is a poignant tale of love struggling to endure against the odds.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you see the same sky from where you are?
I wonder if we're both looking up at the same sky
Do the heavens really stretch so far?
Is the sky seemingly endless no matter where you are?
From you to me and all things left in between
Everything between us matters, even though we're far apart
This is my nightmare, the reason I lie awake at night
The distance between us is causing me agony and distress
But in this ghost town we've doused all the lights
The world around me feels bleak and empty
I've got this half moon and I'll save the other half for you
I'm keeping something special for you, even though we're apart
So close, so close, forget it
Even though we're close in heart, we're physically far apart
'Cause close don't count when you're counting on me
Being emotionally close is not enough, you need me to be there physically
This is how we'll ruin everything
Our distance will damage our relationship if we're not careful
Staring at the same stretch of highway for far too long
I've been waiting for you for a while, and it feels like forever
These winding roads, they never lead me back
I've been searching for a way back to you, but it feels impossible
To the place that I belong
Home is where you are, and I'm far from home
I count the planes as they pass overhead
I'm constantly hoping that each plane I see is bringing you closer
The engine's warm and will serve as my bed
I'm sleeping in my car, using the warmth of the engine to comfort me
I slept on the hood of my car to pretend the world was ours
I'm trying to imagine you're here with me, even though you're not
I wish that you could see how this is killing me
I want you to know how much I'm hurting without you
If bigger scars make better stories
If difficult experiences make better memories
Then you should see the scars on me
Then you should see how much I've been struggling without you
And every step I take is a step I should be taking
Every step I take should be one leading me towards you
Back to you, to you, to you, to you, to you
I want to be back with you, and I'm trying to head in that direction
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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