We are the city Where the lights come on and they never go out And the streets are filled with the children's shouts I want to hear you sing that song for me
I want to capture one at a time All the little brown flecks that made my eyes go blind All the wide eyed splendor that I put in a frame I want to tear it down and let it throw perspective insane
There's a light up in a box at the top of a post Giving direction to the shadows that could use it the most Turn aside pilgrim at the sound of her voice! It's wisdom herself that offers the choice
Oh, come to the city We're taking over the world
We are the city With the lights strung out on the evergreen trees And the yard lit up so the neighbors can see Come on and capture what you think you couldn't keep
Turn on the light switch and everything's bright It doesn't even take a moment to erase the night How would it be if I knew this was true If I opened my eyes and tried to help you
What good is salt if it stops being salty? I tried to run but my cover was blown What good is a map if it gives no direction? And what good is home if it isn't your home?
Oh, come to the city We're taking over the world
My momma said 'Son, you're a little man 'Listen to me and understand 'Soon we're gonna take that car 'And drive away where ever we are' Let's go We'll catch a ride to the city Let's go where the streets are wide Let's go We'll catch a ride to the city Let's goTeksty umieszczone na naszej stronie są własnością wytwórni, wykonawców, osób mających do nich prawa.
