Inspiration from Sara Bareilles

One of the most haunting songs I use when writing is from Sara Bareilles called "City." I first love the song because of the emotion she throws into the lyrics. It's a desperate plea, and that comes through. It is also one of my favorites because I often find myself restless. I don't like what I have accomplished so far in my life: longing for a new city, a new job, a new path. My dreams have not been achieved yet and my impatience is telling me that this is not acceptable, no matter the progress I've made. Yet the song is also a reminder of how the world can easily take advantage and lead someone astray...try to change them. I love this song because she longs for someone to ground her, to help her not lose herself or her life. She wants to find rest, something I also desire for.

"City"

There's a harvest each saturday night
At the bars filled with perfume and hitching a ride
A place you can stand for one night and get gone
It's clear this conversation ain't' doing a thing
Cause these boys only listen to me when i sing
And i don't feel like singing tonight
All the same songs

Here in these deep city lights
Girl could get lost tonight
I'm finding every reason to be gone
Nothing here to hold on to
Could i hold you?

The situation's always the same
You got your wolves in their clothes whispering Hollywood's name
Stealing gold from the silver they see
But it's not me

Here in these deep city lights
Girl could get lost tonight
I'm finding every reason to be gone
There's nothing here to hold on to
Could i hold you?

Calling out somebody save me i feel like i'm fading away
Am i gone?
Calling out somebody save me i feel like i'm fading

In these deep city lights
Girl could get lost tonight
I'm finding every reason to be gone
There's nothing here to hold on to
Could i hold on to you?