City Lights

[Verse 1] Two hurt, Trying to find the words. Crashing, breaking, Only finding pieces of what remains. Speak easy, Don’t always speak your mind. Taking hits from your demons, Trying to blame me for those wicked times. You can’t fight the feeling— Crashing, breaking, Only finding pieces of what remains. [Chorus] Embers fill the sky, fire red. Let’s focus, let’s try again. Injured from the war, War of words—invaded, yeah, devastated. Collect the dead and build again. Will we make it? Will we take it? [Verse 2] I see you sitting there, Hating on this side of me. Ready for battle with Something you can’t see. Contemplating— What you do best. Avoid the questions, Answers not laid to rest. [Chorus] Embers fill the sky, fire red. Let’s focus, let’s try again. Injured from the war, War of words—invaded, yeah, devastated. Collect the dead and build again. Will we make it? Will we take it? [Bridge] (Stripped back, haunting tone) Crashing, breaking, Pieces of what remains. Can we rebuild from the ashes? Or are we lost in the flames? [Final Chorus] Embers fill the sky, fire red. Let’s focus, let’s try again. Injured from the war, War of words—invaded, yeah, devastated. Collect the dead and build again. Will we make it? Will we take it? [Outro] Two hurt, Trying to find the words. Crashing, breaking, Only finding pieces of what remains.

*(Verse 1: Qin Dynasty)* Way back when in China’s land, Qin came through, took a strong stand. Built the Great Wall, kept foes at bay, And started trade in a big way. Silk, jade, and spices too, Traders rode the roads, they knew. *(Chorus)* Empires rising, one by one, Across the world under the sun. They trade, they conquer, they spread their name, All their paths lead to fortune and fame. From Qin to Rome, they left their mark, Connected by trade, like a spark. *(Verse 2: Han Dynasty)* Then the Han took over the throne, Their empire grew, the seeds were sown. Silk for the West, iron for the East, They built trade roads that never ceased. China to Persia, the goods would flow, And so the world started to grow. *(Chorus)* Empires rising, one by one, Across the world under the sun. They trade, they conquer, they spread their name, All their paths lead to fortune and fame. From Qin to Rome, they left their mark, Connected by trade, like a spark. *(Verse 3: Maurya Empire)* Across the seas, in India’s heart, The Mauryas played a massive part. Ashoka ruled with wisdom in hand, Building roads that crossed the land. Spices, cotton, and gold in tow, From India to Persia, trade would grow. *(Chorus)* Empires rising, one by one, Across the world under the sun. They trade, they conquer, they spread their name, All their paths lead to fortune and fame. From Qin to Rome, they left their mark, Connected by trade, like a spark. *(Verse 4: Gupta Empire)* The Gupta empire, full of might, Golden age, shining bright. Knowledge and trade went hand in hand, Ideas spread across the land. Math and science, wisdom too, Trade routes buzzing, as they grew. *(Chorus)* Empires rising, one by one, Across the world under the sun. They trade, they conquer, they spread their name, All their paths lead to fortune and fame. From Qin to Rome, they left their mark, Connected by trade, like a spark. *(Verse 5: Persia’s Empire)* In Persia, the kings were wise, Cyrus and Darius, they had their prize. The Royal Road ran far and wide, Persian traders on every side. Spices, horses, and fine-made gold, The Persian empire’s trade took hold. *(Chorus)* Empires rising, one by one, Across the world under the sun. They trade, they conquer, they spread their name, All their paths lead to fortune and fame. From Qin to Rome, they left their mark, Connected by trade, like a spark. *(Verse 6: Alexander the Great)* Then came Alexander, mighty and bold, He took the world with stories untold. Greece, Persia, and India too, His empire stretched the whole way through. Trade and culture, they all collide, Through Alexander, worlds did collide. *(Chorus)* Empires rising, one by one, Across the world under the sun. They trade, they conquer, they spread their name, All their paths lea

[Verse] Jumping on a pile of money so high Watch me reach for the sky Gold coins falling like rain No more worry or pain [Verse 2] Pockets full of dreams come true Bills and coins in every hue Dancing on this wealth tonight Shining under neon light [Chorus] Hey hey riches under my feet Every leap to the beat Silver notes and golden checks Breaking necks and cashing specs [Bridge] Got no time for banks or vaults In the air the money vaults Fold and crease in the breeze Luxury as far as eyes can see [Verse 3] Stacks of green like endless fields To paper cuts I’ll never yield Champagne fountains in my yard Living large playing hard [Chorus] Hey hey riches under my feet Every leap to the beat Silver notes and golden checks Breaking necks and cashing specs