City Of Angels
Thirty Seconds ToMars Lyrics
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A weak defense, then there's me
I'm 17, and looking for a fight
All my life, I was never there just a ghost, running scared
Here our dreams are made, the one
Lost in the city of angels
Down in the comfort of strangers, I
In the land of a billion lights
Bought my fate, straight from hell
A second sight is paid off well
For a mother, a brother and me
The silver of the lake at night
The hills of Hollywood on fire
A boulevard of hope and dreams
And streets made of desire
Lost in the city of angels
Down in the comfort of strangers, I
Found myself in the fire burnt hills
In the land of a billion lights
I found myself in the fire burnt hills
In the land of a billion lights
(Angels)
(Angels)
I am home, home, home, home
Lost in the city of angels
Down in the comfort of strangers, I
Found myself in the fire burnt hills
In the land of a billion lights
One life, one love, live
One life, one love, live
One life, one love, live
One life, one love
The city of angels
The city of angels
The city of angels
The city of angels
The lyrics of Thirty Seconds To Mars' "City of Angels" explore themes of identity, self-discovery, and the allure of Los Angeles. The first verse describes the singer's sense of being a "ghost, running scared" throughout life before arriving in the titular city. This sets the stage for the rest of the song, which goes on to depict the city as a place where dreams can come true, but where one can also lose themselves and become lost in a sea of strangers. The second verse contains references to the singer's troubled past, but also speaks to the hope and potential for redemption that is inherent in the city.
The chorus repeats the phrase "lost in the city of angels", which can be interpreted in a few different ways. On one hand, it could refer to the sensation of feeling disoriented and overwhelmed by the sheer size and energy of the city. On the other hand, it could be seen as a metaphor for the sense of detachment and dissociation that many people experience when they are far from home and trying to navigate a new environment. The repeated use of the phrase "one life, one love, live" reinforces the idea that life is finite and that one must seize the day in order to make the most of it.
Line by Line Meaning
There was truth, there was consequence, against you
The truth was against you and there were consequences that followed
A weak defense, then there's me
Your defense was weak and I am here to take a stand
I'm 17, and looking for a fight
I am young and ready to fight for what I believe in
All my life, I was never there just a ghost, running scared
Throughout my life, I have felt like a ghost and have been running away from fear
Here our dreams are made, the one
Our dreams become a reality in this place
Lost in the city of angels
Feeling lost in the city of Los Angeles
Down in the comfort of strangers, I
Finding comfort among strangers
Found myself in the fire burnt hills
Discovering oneself in the scorched hills
In the land of a billion lights
In a place where there are countless bright lights
Bought my fate, straight from hell
I accepted my destiny that was derived from hell
A second sight is paid off well
Foreseeing things in advance has paid off for me
For a mother, a brother and me
Doing things for my family, consisting of my mother and brother
The silver of the lake at night
The beautiful reflection of the moonlight on the lake at night
The hills of Hollywood on fire
The Hollywood hills are on fire and are burning
A boulevard of hope and dreams
A street filled with hope and aspirations
And streets made of desire
The streets are built on people's desires
I am home, home, home, home
I feel like I have found my true home
One life, one love, live
We only have one life and we need to love and live it to the fullest
The city of angels
Referring to Los Angeles, also known as the 'city of angels'
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JARED LETO
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@jaypritchett6846
"Someone once said...'Work is the bridge between dreams and reality'. So just be warned: if you have big dreams be ready for a ton of work." -Jared Leto; 30 Seconds to Mars
“You have a good chance at making some of your wildest dreams come true. Most people don’t even try, sadly. Most people try and then stop or give up. Very few people try, and try, and try or do, and do, and do and never give up. And those are the people that ultimately succeed and win.”- Jared Leto; 30 Seconds to Mars
“Try and fail, but never fail to try!” –Jared Leto; 30 Seconds to Mars
“Dream big while you sleep, and even bigger when you're awake.” –Jared Leto; 30 Seconds to Mars
I know all of these are from Jared, but I LOVE his quotes!!! <3 XOXO <3
@AnaClara-kr4jr
Lyric:
There was truth
There was consequence
Against you, a weak defense
Then there's me, I'm seventeen
Looking for a fight
All my life
I was never there
Just a ghost
Running scared
Here our dreams aren't made
They're won
Lost in the city of angels
Down in the comfort of strangers
I found myself in the fire burned hills
In the land of a billion lights
Bought my fate, straight from hell
A second sight has paid off well
For a mother, a brother and me
The silver of the lake at night
The hills of Hollywood on fire
A boulevard of hope and dreams
Streets made of desire
Lost in the city of angels
Down in the comfort of strangers
I found myself in the fire burned hills
In the land of a billion lights
I found myself in the fire-burnt hills
In the land of a billion lights
Angels
Angels
I am home, home, home, home
Lost in the city of angels
Down in the comfort of strangers
I found myself in the fire burned hills
In the land of a billion lights
One life, one love, live
One life, one love, live
One life, one love, live
One life, one love
The city of angels
The city of angels
The city of angels
The city of angels
@TesorinetheBest
The world needs more than one Jared Leto.
@gennesisgonzalez7114
you are right. someone who knows the truth and share it.
We can all be part of the change.
@AtlasAvalon
There are a lot of passionate, creative, caring, loving people like him around. Not many get noticed, though. Usually, they are ignored by the media because they don't have "what it takes to be a star" from their(media) point of view.
@palletbitch
Fede Faith no there is only one jared F'N leto
@jessemyoxgyen2512
He needs to make babies dude!
@ifeomamokolo339
Yes, the world needs more than one Jared. 🐼🐭❤️💗
@oludaraonify
This music video is one of the most emotionally captivating music videos I've ever watched. Whoever is reading this, I hope that all of your dreams come true. You're deserving of them. You are amazing.
@leadersexperience8606
same goes for you bless!
@valdenice3039
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🔫
@juanuballe8372
Pulled at my heart strings. To me a story of hope and over coming the obstacles in one's life. Still has me choked up.