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The City Lyrics by Parable

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Days in the city
Don't look too pretty
Nine to five
Don't feel like breathin'
I feel like leavin'
It all behind

Mountains or money
Me and my honey
Natural high
Bread's in the oven
Don't feel like nothin's
Gonna satisfy

And I wanna leave the country
(Leavin' this life in the country)
And the city is no friend
(City is getting me down)
And I don't know where I'm going
And I feel like where I've been

Well, she started drinkin'
I started thinkin'
That I could fly
(Leavin' the country behind)
She left with Lisa
I got my Visa
And we said goodbye
(So long, baby, goodbye)

And I wanna leave the country
And the city is no friend
(City is getting me down)
And I don't know where I'm going
And I feel like where I've been
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Waitin' for the midnight plane
I thought I would go insane
Lookin' for a place to hide
Then I heard a gentle voice
Said, "Come on and make a choice
I'd like to take you somewhere", yeah

Where there is music
I can't refuse it
Born again
Promise of Heaven
Look what He's given me
My friend

And I found a better country
And a city with no end
And I know just where I'm goin'
And I'm goin' with my Friend

Well, I found a better country
And a city with no end
And I know just where I'm goin'
New Jerusalem
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Beautiful, beautiful city
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About “The City” by Parable

Read the complete lyrics to "The City" by Parable from the album "Illustrations". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Gospel, Christian, Rock.

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"The City" is credited to Parable. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The City" appears on "Illustrations".

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