In My City by Ellie Goulding - Lyrics and Translation

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In My City

Ellie Goulding

In My City

Song byEllie Goulding

in AlbumHalcyon

If I ever had a wish in the whole world

I would’ve listened to my brother when he spoke to me

And I never would’ve played with my conscience

In the fields where I was in their company

But You gave me wings and I used them

I used them, I used them on my youth

And You gave me wings and I used them

I used them, and I won’t lose them

Now I found my feet count to 1, 2, 3

And I’m taking off tonight, now I’m free

As I walk my feet on the cold concrete

And I and I and I

I can feel my dreams when I’m in my city

I follow my needs for my, for my city

We’re going off the dream in my, in my city

And that’s where I’ll stay

In my city

Rolling down the streets in my new town

With the lights blinding and my heart played down

I think I’ll get a job receive people’s thunder

But the folks back home I’ll make them vouch

You gave me wings and I used them

I used them, I used them on my youth

Yeah You gave me wings and I used them

I used them, I don’t wanna lose them

I don’t wanna lose them

I can feel my dreams when I’m in my city

I follow my needs for my, for my city

We’re going off the dream in my, in my city

And that’s where I’ll stay

In my city

Shoulders ache for wanted wings

My city shakes, the fear in me

I can feel my dreams when I’m in my city

I follow my needs for my, for my city

We’re going off the dream in my, in my city

And that’s where I’ll stay

In my city

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Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

In My City by Ellie Goulding is a heartfelt exploration of nostalgia and belonging. The song delves into themes of home, memories, and the connection one feels to the places and people from their past. Through evocative lyrics, Goulding paints a vivid picture of a city that holds significant sentimental value to her. Particularly poignant moments in the song include reflections on her childhood and the emotional resonance of revisiting places where she once felt a strong sense of identity and community.

If I ever had a wish in the whole world

I would’ve listened to my brother when he spoke to me

And I never would’ve played with my conscience

In the fields where I was in their company

But You gave me wings and I used them

I used them, I used them on my youth

And You gave me wings and I used them

I used them, and I won’t lose them

Now I found my feet count to 1, 2, 3

And I’m taking off tonight, now I’m free

As I walk my feet on the cold concrete

And I and I and I

I can feel my dreams when I’m in my city

I follow my needs for my, for my city

We’re going off the dream in my, in my city

And that’s where I’ll stay

And that’s where I’ll stay

In my city

Rolling down the streets in my new town

With the lights blinding and my heart played down

I think I’ll get a job receive people’s thunder

But the folks back home I’ll make them vouch

You gave me wings and I used them

I used them, I used them on my youth

Yeah You gave me wings and I used them

I used them, I don’t wanna lose them

I don’t wanna lose them

I can feel my dreams when I’m in my city

I follow my needs for my, for my city

We’re going off the dream in my, in my city

And that’s where I’ll stay

And that’s where I’ll stay

In my city

Shoulders ache for wanted wings

My city shakes, the fear in me

I can feel my dreams when I’m in my city

I follow my needs for my, for my city

We’re going off the dream in my, in my city

And that’s where I’ll stay

And that’s where I’ll stay

In my city

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