City Of Angels
Thirty Seconds to Mars/Thirty Seconds to Mars 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, live
The city of angels
The city of angels
The city of angels
The city of angels
The lyrics of Thirty Seconds to Mars's song City Of Angels depict the experiences of an individual in the city of Los Angeles or sometimes called the City of Angels, which is famous for the glamour and struggles of the entertainment industry. The singer is a 17-year-old who is looking for a fight and has been running scared most of his life. He has bought his fate straight from hell and has a second sight that has paid off well. He is lost within the city, which provides comfort in strangers but also burns in the hills of fire.
The singer has found himself in the billion lights of the city of angels and the land of hope and dreams. The silver of the lake at night and the hills of Hollywood on fire are the sources of his inspiration. The streets of desire are what he run through, where dreams are made of, and where he found himself in the fire burnt hills. The final part repeats the chorus, indicating that he has found a home in the city.
The song is an ode to the city of Los Angeles, where the band Thirty Seconds to Mars is based, and the struggles that come with living and aspiring to be a part of the competitive entertainment industry. The lyrics are an amalgamation of beauty, inspiration, fear, and hope that one experiences while living in a city that provides everything and takes everything away in an instant.
Line by Line Meaning
There was truth, there was consequence, against you
You faced the harsh reality and the consequences of your actions
A weak defense, then there's me
Your defense was poor, but I am ready to challenge and confront you
I'm 17, and looking for a fight
I am young and eager for a battle
All my life, I was never there just a ghost, running scared
Throughout my life, I have been absent and lurking, living in fear
Here our dreams are made, the one
This is where our aspirations can become a reality
Lost in the city of angels
Feeling disoriented in Los Angeles
Down in the comfort of strangers, I
Feeling comfortable around strangers while lost
Found myself in the fire burnt hills
Discovered myself in the burning hills of LA
In the land of a billion lights
In a place filled with endless opportunities
Bought my fate, straight from hell
Purchased my destiny from a dark place
A second sight is paid off well
My intuition served me well
For a mother, a brother and me
I did this for my mother, brother, and myself
The silver of the lake at night
The gleaming reflection of the lake shimmering in the night
The hills of Hollywood on fire
The Hollywood hills burning in flames
A boulevard of hope and dreams
A place where people come to pursue their aspirations
And streets made of desire
The population is filled with yearning and ambition
I am home, home, home, home
I've finally found my place in the world
One life, one love, live
You only have one life, cherish and live it fully
The city of angels
Los Angeles, a place of opportunity and hope
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jared Leto
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrBachfie
"City Of Angels"
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
Second sight has paid off well
For a mother, a brother and me
The silver of a 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 burned hills
In the land of a billion lights
(Of a billion lights, of a billion lights, 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
@user-go8vt9lp7i
There was truth, there was consequence, against you
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
Found myself in the fire burnt hills
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, live
The city of angels
The city of angels
The city of angels
The city of angels
@giannysruiz3376
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
Second sight is payed off well
For a mother, a brother, and me
The silver of a 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 far burned hills
In the land of a billion lights
I found myself in the far burned 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 the 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
@hibamousaid1946
Who is listening to this masterpiece in 2023 ?? ✨✨ ps: it’s 2024 now
@ViniciusTavaresVideo
Im, from Brazil
@1986Haggard
Я из России
@keenwerkz
🤚
@lisatourle6617
Me I'm from South Wales cant wait to see them in Cardiff next year
@jedmimouni1441
❤
@charlescharlemagne4907
this band has the best intros to their songs. That drumming is amazing
@BroughtCat
You have Mr. Shannon Leto to thank for that!!
@animusdesynched7386
One of the people who appeared in the official video, Christopher “Superman” Dennis...he passed away. 4 months ago. Rest in peace, Christopher...keep inspiring people in heaven.
@shushant72
I don't know why but whenever i listen to this song it refills me with positive hope...