buildings
unouomedude Lyrics


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Behind, the laundromat
We skate, a makeshift ramp
Your mom, makes us a snack
I'm gone, but I'll be back

Buildings, surrounding me, surrounding me, surrounding me
People, they stare at me, they stare at me, they stare at me
This city falls asleep
And in my hand this place will be
This city falls asleep
And in my hand this place will be

Bo staffs, we spin around
We fall, onto the ground
We do, we run this town
Don't scream, but we make sound

Buildings, surrounding me, surrounding me, surrounding me
People, they stare at me, they stare at me, they stare at me
This city falls asleep
And in my hand this place will be
This city falls asleep
And in my hand this place will be

Buildings, surrounding me, surrounding me, surrounding me
People, they stare at me, they stare at me, they stare at me
This city falls asleep
And in my hand this place will be
This city falls asleep
And in my hand this place will be

This city falls asleep
And in my hand this place will be
This city falls asleep
And in my hand this place will be
This city falls asleep
And in my hand this place will be
This city falls asleep
And in my hand this place will be
This city falls asleep
And in my hand this place will be
This city falls asleep
And in my hand this place will be
This city falls asleep
And in my hand this place will be




This city falls asleep
And in my hand this place will be

Overall Meaning

The song "Buildings" by unouomedude tells a story of youth, rebellion and freedom. At the beginning of the song, the singer and their friends are skateboarding behind a laundromat, and the mother of one of the friends makes them a snack. The lyrics convey a sense of abandon and carefree joy, as the group of youths spin around with their bo staffs and make noise, running the town without any fear or concern for what others may think of them. The repetition of "surrounding me" and "they stare at me" in the chorus emphasizes the feeling of being watched and judged by the rest of society.


However, the song takes a deeper turn in the bridge, where the singer vows to take control of the city and make it theirs. The line "this city falls asleep and in my hand this place will be" can be interpreted as a call to action to seize the moment and shape their own destiny, rather than submitting to the expectations of others. The repetition of this line at the end of the song drives this message home, emphasizing the importance of taking control of one's life and surroundings.


Overall, "Buildings" is a powerful anthem to youth rebellion and the need for freedom and self-expression. The lyrics use vivid imagery and repetition to convey a sense of joy and excitement in the face of adversity, while also encouraging listeners to take control of their own lives and shape their own destinies.


Line by Line Meaning

Behind, the laundromat
We are hiding behind the laundromat


We skate, a makeshift ramp
We skateboard on a ramp that we made ourselves out of whatever we could find


Your mom, makes us a snack
Your mom is kind enough to make us some food


I'm gone, but I'll be back
I am leaving now, but I will return later


Buildings, surrounding me, surrounding me, surrounding me
I am surrounded by tall buildings from all sides


People, they stare at me, they stare at me, they stare at me
People are looking at me with curiosity or perhaps judgement


This city falls asleep
The city becomes silent and still as night falls


And in my hand this place will be
I feel like I have the power to control this place


Bo staffs, we spin around
We play with staffs and twirl them in the air


We fall, onto the ground
We sometimes lose balance and fall on the ground


We do, we run this town
We feel like we have the power and control over this town


Don't scream, but we make sound
We are not shouting out loud, but we are still making some noise


This city falls asleep
The city has gone silent again


And in my hand this place will be
I think that I can shape this place as I wish


This city falls asleep
The city gets quiet once more


And in my hand this place will be
I can control the future of this city


This city falls asleep
The night is finally here and the city is at peace


And in my hand this place will be
The future and fate of this city are decided by me


This city falls asleep
Everything seems still and settled for the night


And in my hand this place will be
I feel like I have the power to influence this city


This city falls asleep
The day is done and the city gets to rest


And in my hand this place will be
I will shape the future of this city according to my wishes


This city falls asleep
The city is at peace and so am I


And in my hand this place will be
I have the power to shape the city's destiny


This city falls asleep
The city is at its most peaceful state


And in my hand this place will be
I have the ability to shape this city's future




Writer(s): Unouomedude

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@SuperXavier30

Excellent song and vid!.. Cheers for the introduction!