The City
The 1975
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Don't call it a fight when you know it's a war With nothing but your t-shirt on And go sit on the bed because I know that you want to You've got pretty eyes, but I know you're wrong And don't call it a spade if it isn't a spade And go lie on the floor if you want The first bit of advice that you gave me that I liked was they're too strong, too strong Get in the shower if it all goes wrong Yeah, you wanna find love then you know where the city is Yeah, you wanna find love then you know where the city is Yeah, you wanna find love then you know where the city is, city is Yeah, you wanna find love then you know where the city is Yeah, counting cards was the best job he ever had Cleaning up He got good with his 4's and his 2's Community service was the best job he ever had Cleaning up He got sick on the floor and his shoes Oh, and she said, "it's your birthday, are you feeling alright?" The next one's the MD You'll be feeling just fine Your brother is just sat there And you said that you felt snide You hope that that boy will be alright Yeah, you wanna find love then you know where the city is Yeah, you wanna find love then you know where the city is Yeah, you wanna find love then you know where the city is, city is Yeah, you wanna find love then you know where the city is Oh, and she said, "it's your birthday, are you feeling alright?" The next one's the MD You'll be feeling just fine Your brother is just sat there And you said that you felt snide You hope that that boy will be alright Yeah, you wanna find love then you know where the city is Yeah, you wanna find love then you know where the city is Yeah, you wanna find love then you know where the city is, city is Yeah, you wanna find love then you know where the city is
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Written by: George Bedford Daniel, Matthew Timothy Healy, Ross Stewart MacDonald, Adam Brian Thomas Hann
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"The City" by The 1975 was included in their self-titled debut studio album, "The 1975," which was released on 2 September 2013.
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Music GenreThis song, like many other songs by The 1975, encompasses a mix of pop rock, synth-pop, and indie pop.
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Single Success"The City" was released as a single on May 14, 2012, ahead of the album launch. It was one of the first songs to garner widespread attention and spark interest in the band.
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SongwritingThe band's lead vocalist, Matt Healy, along with band members Adam Hann, George Daniel, and Ross MacDonald wrote "The City."
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Music VideoA striking feature of "The City" is its music video, which was filmed in black and white, fitting the aesthetic of the band's self-titled album.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics were inspired by the band's move from the countryside to the city, reflecting this experience and the transition towards adulthood.
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Re-recorded Track"The City" was originally recorded for the band's first EP, "Facedown." The version on "The 1975" album was re-recorded and is a bit different than the original.
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Noteworthy PerformanceThe track gained significant popularity after The 1975 performed it on BBC Radio 1 as part of their participation in the "Future Festival" event.
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Chart PerformanceThough not a chart topper like some of their later singles, "The City" was instrumental in establishing their fanbase and setting the stage for their future success.
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Band's FavoriteEven though The 1975 have many popular songs, "The City" remains a favorite among the band members themselves and is often played in their live performances.
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