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Meaning of City of the Angels by Journey

The song "City of the Angels" by Journey tells the story of someone who is lost in a vibrant and bustling city, possibly Los Angeles, often referred to as the "City of Angels." The lyrics express a sense of hope and determination as the protagonist navigates through this city, dreaming of a better future.

In the verses, the song describes the atmosphere of the city, with people walking, talking, and laughing. It emphasizes the idea of dreaming and believing that things will eventually work out. The city represents the possibilities and opportunities that people seek, where they aspire to be in the places they desire.

The chorus serves as a rallying call, expressing a deep connection to the city and its allure. It conveys the feeling that the city is calling out to the protagonist and reassuring them that everything will be alright. There's a sense of optimism and certainty that things will fall into place. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the yearning for the city and the belief that it holds the key to the protagonist's aspirations.

The second verse recalls a nostalgic memory, comparing the current experience in the city to how it used to be. This implies that the protagonist may have had a past connection or familiarity with this place, enhancing the sentimentality and longing to return to a sense of familiarity.

The outro signifies the decision to leave the city, possibly due to a yearning to return home. It implies a bittersweet departure, with the repetition of "bye-bye" suggesting some nostalgia but also an understanding that it's time to move on. The decision to leave emphasizes the desire for stability and finding peace of mind through the experiences and lessons learned in this dynamic city.

Overall, "City of the Angels" explores the themes of hope, aspiration, and the search for personal fulfillment in a vibrant city, while also acknowledging the importance of finding one's place and peace within oneself.

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City Of Angels is a song the album Evolution .

City of the angels City of the angels

Walkin' and talkin' and laughin' about Dreamin' the things that you want will work out People in places where you want to be I'm lost in the city, who's got the key?

City of the angels Ooh, I hear you callin' me City of the angels

I've got this feelin' that things will work out I've got this feelin', and there ain't no doubt I'm holdin' on, hopin' to find Life in this city can bring peace of mind

City of the angels Oh, I hear you callin' me City of the angels Just like, just like it used to be, yeah City of the angels

I'm goin' home, home yeah Bye-bye bye-bye bye-bye Oh, bye-bye, bye-bye, bye-bye, yeah, yeah I'm leavin', ohh, ohh, I'm goin' home I'm fainting, I'm leavin', leavin' ohh

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City of the angels City of the angels Walkin' and talkin' and laughin' about Dreamin' the things that you won't will work out People in places where you want to be I'm lost in the city, who's got the key? City of the angels Ooh, I hear you callin' me City of the angels I've got this feelin' that things will work out I've got this feelin', and there ain't no doubt I'm holdin' on, hopin' to find Life in this city can bring peace of mind City of the angels Ooh, I hear you callin' me City of the angels City of the angels Oh, I hear you callin' me City of the angels Just like, just like it used to be, yeah City of the angels I'm goin' home, home yeah Bye-bye bye-bye bye-bye Oh, bye-bye, bye-bye, bye-bye, yeah, yeah I'm leavin', ohh, ohh, I'm goin' home I'm fainting, I'm leavin', leavin' ohh

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Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco by former members of Santana and Frumious Bandersnatch. The band has gone through several phases; its strongest commercial success occurred between 1978 and 1987, after which it temporarily disbanded. During that period, the band released a series of hit songs, including 1981's "Don't Stop Believin'", which became in 2009 the top-selling catalog track in iTunes history. Its parent studio album, Escape, the band's eighth and most successful, reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and yielded another of their most popular singles, "Open Arms". Its 1983 follow-up, Frontiers, was almost as successful in the United States, reaching No. 2 and spawning several successful singles; it broadened the band's ap… more »

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[Chorus:] City of the angels, Oo, I hear you callin' me. City of the angels I've got this feelin' that things will work out. I've got this feelin', and there ain't no doubt. I'm holdin' on, hopin' to find, Life in this city can bring peace of mind.

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It's about the paradise that the person needs. The person could be stressed out with work and needs a break, so he made the (city of the angels) paradise he dreams of having.

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“American Idol” is on at 5 p.m. PT on Monday, April 29, on ABC.

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