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 There's a light up in a box at the top of a post Giving direction to the shadows that could use it the most Turn aside pilgrim 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 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' All palm muted 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