City of Dreams
blackbear Lyrics

She was leaving on a Thursday morning
His partner was leaving him one morning, possibly for a new city or place.

I couldnt do it for her, anymore
He was unable to keep her or prevent her from leaving him.

She said she's moving to???
She never told him where she was going to move.

I guess I didn't need her anymore
Blackbear felt like he had no use for her anymore, as he possibly found other important things in his life.

So, I was walking on the other side of the wrong place the wrong time got caught up
He found himself in a situation where he took a risk and fell into it unintentionally.

With all the shit you always told me stay away from
Someone had warned Blackbear to avoid getting into such situations in the past, but this time he ignored the advice.

I guess I don't give a fuck anymore
He's careless now, indifferent to how things turn out. He's numb to the consequences.

So, I'm celebrating every risk I'm taking
Blackbear is taking pride in his risk-taking abilities.

I sold my soul for every fucking move I'm making
He's sacrificing his morals, values, and principles for each move he makes in his life.

And I don't care how you feel
He's not bothered about others' feelings or opinions about his choices.

So fuck it let's get high
He wants to escape his problems through drugs.

So high that we can't see
Blackbear wants to get so high that he can't see the problems that are around him.

Cause I sold my soul for the city of dreams
He's implying that the price he paid to achieve something was too high.

I did it for the city
Blackbear made the sacrifice for the place he was living in.

The city, do it for the city
The city inspired him to do whatever he could to achieve his goals.

The city of dreams
Blackbear sees his city as a place where he can achieve his dreams.

Whoa, oh I got a got a bottle and an empty pitcher
He has an empty but refillable alcohol container.

Posters on the walls, ripped down
He's left his idols and no longer values them as heroes or people to aspire to.

I thought I knew my fucking heroes
Blackbear used to respect and revere certain idols, but something changed along the way.

I don't know my fucking heroes anymore
Blackbear doesn't value or admire anyone now, maybe because his previous heroes caused him to be disillusioned or disappointed.

So I drank a fifth then stumble down the hallway
Blackbear drinks alcohol to escape instead of coming to terms with his problems and challenges. He drinks excessively, and it hinders him from functioning well.

I couldn't see or feel my legs anymore
He was intoxicated, numb, and physically compromised by his consumption of substances.

We're celebrating every risk we're taking
Blackbear has found company in others who share his inclination to take risks.

I sold my soul for every fucking move I'm making
He repeated that he's choosing to act regardless of the vulnerability, damage, or incriminating effects his actions may have on him.

I did it for the city
Blackbear's actions were motivated by his desire to prove himself in the city he lived in.

The city, do it for the city
The city is what coerced Blackbear into making the sacrifices he made.

The city of dreams
He still views his city as a place where he can make his dreams come true.

I sold my soul
The artist refers to his willingness to take dangerous and risky paths to success, regardless of the moral and ethical implication.