The City Lyrics - Singles - Children 18:3

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 

Oh, there's a light up in a box at the top of the post 

Giving direction to the shadows that could use it the most 

Well, turn aside governor 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'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 every thing's bright 

It doesn't even take a moment to erase the night 

Well, 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 

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 go, go, go, go, go 

Oh, come to the city 

We're taking over the world 

We're taking over the world 

We're taking over 

Oh, come to the city 

We're taking over the world 

We're taking over the world 

We're taking over 

Oh, come to the city 

We're taking over the world 

We're taking over the world 

We are the city