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