Jonathan Geer - The City Lyrics

V1

At first there was green,
Deep and dark
In the heart of the forest

Then pale byzantine
Faces in the bark
Signs of the life that came before us

And as the trees
Begin to thin
We descend into the canyon

At first it's just a breeze
And then a biting wind
Our cruel and constant companion

I can't see it, but I can feel it
Coming into focus in my mind's eye
And It's been a long time since I've been back
But I can still taste the nightlife

With every breath we take
And every move we make

CHORUS
We're getting closer
To the city now
Trading wood for concrete
Trading the colors of the forest floor
For your neon lights

We're getting closer
To the city now
Trading in the open sky
For a little life in a high-rise

V2

At first there was gray
Pale and stark
Strange forms in the distance

Then a phosphorescent spray
Lighting up the dark
Of each citizen's existence

And as the land
Unfurls
Into an open plain

The city commands
Sand into pearl
And comfort into chains

I'd be lying if I didn't tell you
That I'm just a little bit afraid
Afraid this beautiful city is going to
Sink it's little claws into my brain

With every breath we take
And every move we make

CHORUS
We're never gonna escape
From the city now
We traded wood for concrete
Traded the colors of the forest floor
For your neon lights

We're never gonna escape
From the city now
Traded in the open skies
For a little lie in a high-rise