the city lights
Umbrella Lyrics


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If you see me at midnight walking the streets
You know it's me for I cannot sleep
I've pushed away the dreams, and spoiled the quiet
I'm propelled by fear, and not the righteous

So have you been to a place like this?
To see your breath as it paints against the sky
The fever is near
I wish you were here

I'm thinking ambitious
I've got this feeling that things will be alright
So go break a leg now
Been given the green light
So go entertain them
They're waiting for you
They're waiting for this

So have you been to a place like this?
To see your breath as it paints against the sky
Feeling so right and things will run




The fever is near
I wish you here

Overall Meaning

"The City Lights" by Umbrellas is a song that is filled with introspection, anxiety, and a desire to succeed. The opening lines of the song talk about wandering alone at midnight which suggests a sense of solitude and restlessness. The persona talks about insomnia, a condition where one has difficulty sleeping, which could be attributed to their overthinking and anxiety. The lyrics imply that the persona might be running away from something that haunts them as they have "spoiled the quiet" and feel "propelled by fear", indicating that they are not at peace.


The chorus of the song asks if the listener has ever been to a place where the ambient temperature is so low that one could see their breath as they exhale. This suggests that the persona is outside on a cold night, most likely in a city, where the sky is lit up with its artificial lights. The sense of being cold and alone is emphasized with the persona wishing someone was there with them. The second half of the chorus hints at the persona's desire to be successful, as they feel that their ambition will lead them to a place where everything will be okay. The persona mentions being given the green light which could be a metaphor for an opportunity, and they implore the listener to seize it.


Line by Line Meaning

If you see me at midnight walking the streets
I am out at night and restless, unable to sleep


You know it's me for I cannot sleep
My insomnia is so bad that it's identifiable


I've pushed away the dreams, and spoiled the quiet
I deliberately avoid dreaming and peace to avoid my fears


I'm propelled by fear, and not the righteous
Fear is the driving force behind my actions, not righteousness


So have you been to a place like this?
Have you experienced this kind of environment?


To see your breath as it paints against the sky
The cold air forms clouds as you exhale, creating a beautiful sight


The fever is near
Excitement and anticipation are building up


I wish you were here
I desire your presence


I'm thinking ambitious
I am feeling confident and driven


I've got this feeling that things will be alright
I am optimistic about the future


So go break a leg now
Good luck with your endeavors


Been given the green light
Permission or approval has been granted


So go entertain them
Go and impress your audience


They're waiting for you
People are eagerly anticipating your performance


They're waiting for this
They are eagerly waiting for this moment to happen


Feeling so right and things will run
The situation feels perfect and everything will go smoothly


The fever is near
Excitement and anticipation are building up


I wish you were here
I desire your presence




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kathleenlouisecabucos6561

If you see me at midnight
Walking the streets
You'll know it was me for I cannot sleep
I've pushed away the dreams
And spoiled the quiet
I'm propelled by fear
And not the righteous
So have you been to a place like this?
To see your breath as it paints against the sky
The fever is near
I wish you were here
I'm thinking ambitious
I've got this feeling things will be alright
So go break a leg night
Been given the green light
So go entertain them
They're waiting for you
They're waiting for you
So have you been to a place like this?
To see your breath as it paints against the sky
Feeling so right and things will run
The fever is near
I wish you were here
So have you been to a place like this?
To see your breath as it paints against the sky
Feeling so right and things will run
The fever is near
I wish you were here



All comments from YouTube:

@dianehbunn

The scene this song played in on Grey's Anatomy is the first scene I cried on.

@anietytretra7168

Drum&Bass Couture sammmmmme

@VoidHereICome

yup was kinda sad

@VoidHereICome

didnt finish the episode to come listen to the full song

@cheechee6473

Why they do the blonde haired girl like that 😢😢

@user-ui2zl3is9p

"Umbrellas" is my comfort zone, they're so underrated and i like it so much, their songs feel so private and special to me

@heathledger8082

bonnie brought me here ❤️

@JessicoUomorosa

I occasionally return here to listen this song, and I love to read the comments of people that have nice memory to it. Give me some nostalgic/ happy vibes

@Tpashano

I miss bands like this

@jillmayer9501

When I was 16 I told my friends to play this at my funeral. Still stand

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