City of Nets
Tony Marcus Lyrics
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Better times and greater harmony
But now it′s very clear to me
There can be no salvation in such a place
Take a tip from me
Don't depend on the City of Nets
It′ll drag you down, it's the kind of town that has no regrets
I descend through the City of Nets
Under seas of depts
Where kindness is illusory, where money is all usery
And those above are too serine to care
Where clutching hands reach out for me
Survival is in doubt for me
And even the devout don't have a prayer
There′s no end to the City of Nets
There′s a coming day when you too must pay
All your loosing bets
It doesn't matter how long you search for a sense of rest
You′ll never find it in the city of Nets
Where kindness is illusory, where money is all usery
And those above are too serine to care
Where clutching hands reach out for me
Survival is in doubt for me
And even the devout don't have a prayer
There′s no end to the City of Nets
There's a coming day when you too must pay
All your loosing bets
It doesn′t matter how long you search for a sense of rest
You'll never find it in the City of Nets
The lyrics of Tony Marcus's song "City of Nets" express the despair and disillusionment that the singer experiences while living in a big city, which he refers to as the "City of Nets." He reveals that he had come to the city with high expectations of a better life, but he has now realized that the city holds no salvation for him. The song is a commentary on the city's harsh reality, where greed and selfishness reign supreme, and people are only concerned with their own survival.
The singer warns the listener not to depend on the City of Nets, as it will drag them down. He describes the city's oppressive atmosphere, where steel-grey skies and spying eyes make the residents feel trapped. The city's people are only concerned with money and climb higher on the social ladder, ignoring those who are struggling to survive. The singer feels helpless, with survival in doubt, and the devout have no prayer. He paints a bleak picture of the city, where there seems to be no end to the cycle of hopelessness.
Through the lyrics, the song shows how living in a big city can be overwhelming and draining, with an abundance of personal struggles and loneliness. The listener can relate to the singer's feelings, making the song powerful and thought-provoking.
Line by Line Meaning
I came here long ago in expectation
I arrived in this city with high hopes for a better life
Better times and greater harmony
I hoped for a time of prosperity and unity
But now it's very clear to me
After living here for some time, I can see clearly
There can be no salvation in such a place
This city cannot offer any real hope or redemption
Take a tip from me
Listen to my advice
Don't depend on the City of Nets
Do not rely on this city for your well-being
It'll drag you down, it's the kind of town that has no regrets
This city is a heavy burden and does not care for its residents
I descend through the City of Nets
I am moving through this vast, complex city
Under steel-grey skies, under spying eyes
Under a cruel and oppressive environment
Under seas of depts
Debt is all around us, drowning us all
Where kindness is illusory, where money is all usery
There is no genuine kindness, only greed and deception
And those above are too serine to care
The powerful and wealthy in this city are apathetic to the struggles of the common people
Where clutching hands reach out for me
Desperate individuals are constantly seeking help from anyone who might offer it
Survival is in doubt for me
I am uncertain if I can continue to survive in this city
And even the devout don't have a prayer
Even the religious and righteous individuals are struggling to find hope in this city
There's no end to the City of Nets
This city seems to have no limit or conclusion
There's a coming day when you too must pay
Everyone in this city will eventually face dire consequences for their actions
All your losing bets
The mistakes and risks taken in this city will result in major losses for its inhabitants
It doesn't matter how long you search for a sense of rest
No matter how long you seek peace and solace, it cannot be found in this city
You'll never find it in the City of Nets
The City of Nets is a place of endless turmoil and struggle
Writer(s): Tony Marcus
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