I was wading in waters of dangers untold
Between youthful daydreams and memories old
In the dark of your mind in that city of lights
Does the fire still singe the black edges of night?
'Cause I remember when the flames would roar
We had it all, but baby, you wanted more
Now I'm burning in the light of day
Hoping to send a smoke signal your way
We stopped by woods on a snowy eve
And kissed in silence under the skeletons of the trees
Do you recall the words you whispered to me then?
'Cause I don't either and I may never again
In that ancient place, far out of sight
We sealed our vows in fire and night
Now I'm burning in the light of day
Hoping to send a smoke signal your way
There's a Promethean spark flashing through my veins
And its smoke causes ghosts to rise from these plains
Your lifeblood's the city, but I just couldn't leave
This town we grew up in that made us believe
The firebrand still smolders on
The man on the corner still sings the same song
Now I'm burning in the light of day
Hoping to send a smoke signal your way
credits
from City of Lights,
released March 25, 2013
Ian Stahl: Lead vocals, rhythm guitar.
Joe Taff: Lead guitar, harmony vocals.
Ben Muller: Keyboards, harmony vocals.
Daniel Webber: Bass guitar.
EJ Nisbeth: Drums.
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