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 
We are the city 
With the lights strung out on the evergreen trees 
And the yard lit up so the neighbors can see 
Come on and capture what you think you couldn't keep 
Turn on the light switch and everything's bright 
It doesn't even take a moment to erase the night 
How would it be if 
I knew this was true 
If I opened my eyes and tried to help you 
What good is salt if it stops being salty? 
I tried to run but my cover was blown 
What good is a map if it gives no direction? 
And what good is home if it isn't your home? 
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' 
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