The View (Dundee, Scotland) has been active in the music scene since early … Read Full Bio ↴The View (Dundee, Scotland) has been active in the music scene since early 2005, supporting more renowned acts including Babyshambles, Primal Scream and The Undertones. The band initially based themselves at The Bayview pub in the Menzieshill district of Dundee, not too far from their native Dryburgh. From this pub, the band took their name. Shortly after they moved to The Doghouse, a respected music venue in Dundee's city centre, where they came to the attention of local music promoters, management and ever-growing fan-base. Currently signed to 1965 Records, the band's debut single, "Wasted Little DJs", was released in 2006. The single entered the UK MTV/NME video charts on tthe 9th July 2006 and climbed to top this chart the same day it reached 15 in the UK singles chart on the 13th August 2006. They have recently released their first album, 'Hats Off to the Buskers, which entered the British album chart at number one.

Street Lights
The View Lyrics

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Take your like in your own hands
Walk down the street looking over your shoulder
Who will you meet?

An it's a big crowd tonight
Look at the street lights
It's a big crowd tonight
Look at the street lights

Look at the street lights, what a pretty sight

You say that you love me
You say that you don't
You try to get me to jump through that hoop
But I won't

I'd like to move city

I'd like to move town
'Cause all you ignorant people, you're bringin me down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The View's song "Streetlights" seem to be about taking control of your own life and living it on your own terms. The first verse encourages listeners to "take your life in your own hands" and be aware of your surroundings while walking down the street. The chorus reveals that it's a busy night, but the streetlights provide a beautiful sight. The second verse seems to be addressing a specific person who is trying to manipulate the singer into doing what they want, but the singer refuses to be controlled. The third verse suggests that the pressures of living among ignorant people is bringing the singer down, and they long to move to a new city or town.

While the lyrics may seem somewhat straightforward, they could also have a deeper meaning related to personal growth and self-discovery. The idea of taking control of your own life and not allowing others to manipulate you is a powerful message, and the reference to streetlights providing a pretty sight could signify the hope of finding light in the darkness. The line "all you ignorant people, you're bringing me down" could also be interpreted as a call to surround oneself with positive influences and people who support personal growth and development.

Line by Line Meaning

Take your life in your own hands
Take control of your own life and make your own decisions.

Walk down the street looking over your shoulder
Be aware of your surroundings and the people around you.

Who will you meet?
You never know who you might encounter or what opportunities may arise.

An it's a big crowd tonight
There are a lot of people out and about tonight.

Look at the street lights
Take notice of the street lights and the atmosphere they create.

It's a big crowd tonight
Reiterating that there are a lot of people around.

Look at the street lights, what a pretty sight
The street lights create a beautiful and unique setting.

You say that you love me
You claim to have feelings for me.

You say that you don't
You also claim to not have feelings for me.

You try to get me to jump through that hoop
You're attempting to manipulate me or make things difficult for me.

But I won't
I refuse to comply with your demands or expectations.

I'd like to move city
I want to change my environment and move to a new city.

I'd like to move town
I want to change my environment and move to a new town.

'Cause all you ignorant people, you're bringin me down
The people in my current environment are negatively impacting me and I need a change.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALASDAIR DAVID GEORGE MURRAY, JAN JOSEPH SKUBISZEWSKI, HARLEY THOMAS WEBSTER

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