It Ain't The City Lights

💔 "It Ain't The City Lights" 💔

Artist Vibe: (A strong, assertive female Country voice, confident and slightly cynical.)

Genre: Contemporary Country (High-Energy)

Vocal Approach

* Tone: Clear, cutting, and delivered with a sense of "I know exactly what you're doing."

Verse 1

> Yeah, the rumors fly all over your side of the town,

> Heard you can't keep my name out of your mouth these days, settling down.

> You say you live too fast to play the games that we use?

> Honey, you invented the rules, and then you learned how to lose.

> You're looking for an honest eye, a hometown kind of grace,

> But you meet us at the finish line and complain about the pace.

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Pre-Chorus

> You wanna find somethin' stronger than the whiskey and the shine?

> You say you tried, but every time you felt me kiss you, you'd whine.

> You're coming up empty, yeah, you wanna know why that is?

> It's the mirror you're avoidin' when you talk about the kiss.

>

Chorus

> You just wanna love somebody who won't leave a hole in your heart?

> Well, you need to stop dating women designed to fall apart!

> You keep calling us hypnotized by the dollar signs and lights,

> But you're the one who only chases the crazy, lonely nights.

> It ain't the city lights that are blinding you, baby,

> It's the fact you can't see past the exit sign, maybe!

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Verse 2

> You talk about taking me back to the place where you were raised?

> But you wouldn't last two minutes if the truth was being praised.

> You need someone you'd be proud of, honest, simple, and true,

> But what would a real one see, looking straight back at you?

> You complain that even when she's up against you, you're alone?

> That ain't her fault, buddy, that's just the fear in your bones.

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Bridge

> I saw the look in your eyes, you weren't looking for forever,

> You were looking for a fix, a momentary tether.

> You weren't asking for my heart, you were demanding my peace,

> To fill up the hollow space that your own demons released.

> You're still empty? Guess what—we don't come pre-packaged with a cure.

> You want a love that lasts? Better make your own motives pure.

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Chorus

> You just wanna love somebody who won't leave a hole in your heart?

> Well, you need to stop dating women designed to fall apart!

> You keep calling us hypnotized by the dollar signs and lights,

> But you're the one who only chases the crazy, lonely nights.

> It ain't the city lights that are blinding you, baby,

> It's the fact you can't see past the exit sign, maybe!

>

Outro

> Yeah... you just wanna love somebody.

> [Beat fades to a simple guitar riff.]

> Well, I just wanna know why you can't love you.

> Before you blame the girls, look at what you run to.

> It ain't the city lights, honey... it's just you.

> [Final, sharp guitar chord.]

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