City Lights
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While you've been dreaming of the dead and lost.
I have been awake kissing these clock faces
The fear of sleep has left me tired and worn.
But in her dreams is where I will haunt her

I've seen the shadow of this burning angel.
These city lights will never be as beautiful as your eyes
I'll pick up the pieces when you've failed and fallen to the ground.
Let my words set and fall upon your unwilling ears,
It will be ok.

I took to the sky, did you mourn for me?
Well who needs flowers when they're dead and buried
For now my whisper is my dearest friend.
But even I no it won't last forever

I've seen the shadow of this burning angel.
These city lights will never be as beautiful as your eyes.
Ill pick up the pieces when you've failed and fallen to the ground.
Let my words set and fall upon your unwilling ears, it will be ok.

smile when you think of me, the pain will go in time.
I may be alone with fear in my mind. I leave these words in hope that...




That we'll meet again, again...now?
I know this won't last forever

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "City Lights" by Stream_Error H.1 paint a picture of a person who is haunted by the fear of sleep and the specter of a burning angel. While the person dreams of the dead and lost, the singer of the song stays awake, kissing clock faces and watching the city lights. The singer has seen the shadow of the burning angel and acknowledges that these city lights will never be as beautiful as the eyes of their loved one.


The song takes a turn when the singer addresses their loved one directly, promising to pick up the pieces when they fall to the ground and trying to reassure them that it will be okay. The singer seems to have some hope that they will meet again, despite the fear and uncertainty that they are facing.


Overall, the song deals with themes of fear, loss, and hope, exploring the idea that even in the midst of darkness, there can be glimpses of beauty and hope.


Line by Line Meaning

While you've been dreaming of the dead and lost.
As you have been lost in thoughts of the past and grieved ones, I have been wide awake, enveloped in the embrace of these clock faces.


The fear of sleep has left me tired and worn.
I have been so afraid to fall asleep that I am exhausted and depleted.


But in her dreams is where I will haunt her.
However, it is in her dreams that I will continue to linger and leave an impression in her mind.


I've seen the shadow of this burning angel.
I have witnessed the outline of this fiery and celestial figure.


These city lights will never be as beautiful as your eyes.
The vibrant lights of this city can never compare to the sheer beauty of your eyes.


I'll pick up the pieces when you've failed and fallen to the ground.
If you were to stumble and fall, I promise to be there to gather what remains of you.


Let my words set and fall upon your unwilling ears, It will be ok.
Even if you do not want to hear me, know that everything will eventually be alright.


I took to the sky, did you mourn for me?
As I soared into the heavens, did you miss me and grieve my departure?


Well who needs flowers when they're dead and buried
When you are no longer living, what use have you for flowers?


For now my whisper is my dearest friend.
At this moment, the only comfort I have is whispering into the void.


But even I no it won't last forever
However, I am aware that this feeling of solitude will not endure forever.


smile when you think of me, the pain will go in time.
Whenever you reminisce about me, try to smile and eventually the grief will fade away.


I may be alone with fear in my mind. I leave these words in hope that...
Although I am currently surrounded by my own apprehensions and isolation, I am writing this down hopeful that...


That we'll meet again, again...now?
We will be reunited again, perhaps even now?


I know this won't last forever
I am aware that this situation cannot continue in perpetuity.




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: KEVIN ROBERT CAMERON, SEAN ROBERT KENNEDY, JOSEF JOHN W PETERS, JONA WEINHOFEN

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