I always knew one day
I'd make my escape
on my eighteenth birthday
in the city.
Oh make no mistake
I did celebrate (with cake!),
went to go get my big break
in the city.
Dreamt I'd fall in love
with the perfect one.
Hoped it'd be all I'd fantasized of
in the city.
CHORUS:
Oh, can you see me shine?
Will our stars align
in the city, in the city?
Oh, can you see me shine
against the neon lights
in the city, in the city?
VERSE 2:
So the years go by,
I'm electrified.
Oh yes, how I've come alive
in the city. (It's been good for me.)
But how I've looked for you
in those passing through,
in all the things I'd hoped we'd do
in the city.
Well, my heart light's on
but things move so quick.
I wonder if
you'll ever come along to kiss
in the city.
CHORUS 2:
Oh, can you see me shine
when millions pass you by
in the city, in the city?
Oh, can you see me shine?
Will you touch my life
in the city, in the city?
BRIDGE:
Oh is it silly
to believe
that you're there?
That you care?
Or are there
too many distractions
to capture
the attention
of your love?
CHORUS 3:
Oh, can you see me shine?
Can a love survive
in the city, in the city?
Oh, can you see me shine?
Is it me you'll find
in the city, in the city?
Oh, can you see me shine?
will you walk on by
in the city, in the city?
Oh, can you see me shine?
Will dreams come to life
in the city, in the city?
Oh, can you see me shine?
Oh, can you see me shine?
(It's a dream)
Oh, can you see me shine?
(maybe i'll just believe)
that you can see me shine.