Take Back the City
Snow Patrol
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Take back the city for yourself tonight Or I'll take back the city for me Take back the city for yourself tonight Whoa God knows you put your life into it's hands And it's both cradled you and crushed But now it's time to make your own demands Whoa All these years later and it's killing me Your broken records in words Ten thousand craters where it all should be Whoa No need to put your words into my mouth Don't need convincing at all I love this place enough to know I have no doubts Whoa It's a mess, it's a start It's a flawed work of art Your city, your a call Every crack, every wall Pick a side, pick a fight Get your epitaph right You can sing, 'til you drop Cause the fun just never stops I love this city tonight I love this city always It bears it's teeth like a light And spits me out after day's But we're all gluttons for it We know what's wrong and it's right For every time it's been hit Take back the city tonight Tell me you never wanted more than this And I will stop talking now One perfect partner, one eternal kiss Whoa Take back the city for yourself tonight Or I'll take back the city for me Take back the city for yourself tonight Whoa It's a mess, it's a start It's a flawed work of art Your city, your call Every crack, every wall Pick a side, pick a fight Get your epitaph right You can sing, 'til you drop Cause the fun just never stops I love this city tonight I love this city always It bears it's teeth like a light And spits me out after day's But we're all gluttons for it We know what's wrong and it's right For every time it's been hit Take back the city tonight I love this city tonight I love this city always It bears it's teeth like a light And spits me out after day's But we're all gluttons for it We know what's wrong and it's right For every time it's been hit Take back the city tonight I love this city tonight I love this city always
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Written by: Gary Lightbody, Jonathan Graham Quinn, Nathan Connolly, Paul Wilson, Tom Simpson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"Take Back The City" is one of the major tracks from Snow Patrol's fifth album, "A Hundred Million Suns," released in 2008.
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed quite well on music charts worldwide. It reached number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the U.S.
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VisualsA stylish music video directed by Alex Courtes accompanies the song.
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InfluencesThe song’s lead singer, Gary Lightbody, mentions that the track is a love song to Belfast, his hometown in Northern Ireland.
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Song Meaning"Take Back the City" is about embracing your roots and acknowledging the beauty in where you come from, despite its flaws.
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Guitar WorkThe song stands out in Snow Patrol's discography for its pronounced guitar work and an overwritten lyric structure.
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Lyrics writingLead vocalist Gary Lightbody wrote the lyrics, known for his powerful and sensitive lyricism.
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Live Performance"Take Back the City" quickly became a popular song among audiences during the band's live shows due to its uplifting and energetic tone.
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Positive ReviewsThe song received many positive reviews from music critics, with many applauding its strong guitar rifts and impactful lyrics about city life.
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Band’s TransitionThe song marked a transition for Snow Patrol, as they moved from small indie band to a more mainstream rock band with this release.
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Hit Single"Take Back the City" was the first single released from the album, helping to build anticipation and propel sales for "A Hundred Million Suns."
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