💔 "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.
>
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!
>
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.
>
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.
>
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.]
>
[Chorus]
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