by Alex Wilson
Album
Broadway Bound
Year
2025
Genre
Country/Country Pop/Singer-Songwriter
Duration
3:45
Description
A heartfelt country-pop anthem about chasing dreams in Nashville and finding your place amidst the overwhelming energy of the city. 'Lost in the City Lights' captures the culture shock of moving from a small town to a bustling metropolis, blending humor with genuine emotion as the protagonist navigates the challenges and ultimately discovers a sense of belonging.
Lyrics
Verse 1: Packed my truck with a guitar and a dream Left Pike County for that Nashville scene Now I'm standing on Broadway with my jaw on the ground There's more people on this block than in my whole hometown Chorus: I'm lost in the city lights, don't know left from right Where's the courthouse, where's the water tower? Used to know every face, now I'm lost in this place But I'm chasing that Nashville power Lost in the city lights tonight Verse 2: Tried to order sweet tea, they looked at me funny Parking costs more than I make in a week, honey Everybody's got their face stuck to a phone Making me miss that holler back home Chorus: I'm lost in the city lights, don't know left from right Where's the courthouse, where's the water tower? Used to know every face, now I'm lost in this place But I'm chasing that Nashville power Lost in the city lights tonight Bridge: Yeah, I stumble 'round, feelin' out of place The honky-tonks are loud, a blur of lights and bass But when I pick up this guitar and sing All these strangers start to feel like kin Maybe I ain't lost, maybe I'm just found In a different kind of small town Chorus (Key change): I'm lost in the city lights, but it feels alright Found my stage, found my tower Learning every face in this crazy place Chasing down that Nashville power Lost in the city lights tonight Lost in the city lights tonight Outro: City lights, city lights, shining down on me City lights, city lights, where I'm meant to be Lost in the city lights tonight
Notes
Tempo: Moderately paced with a slight driving feel. Instrumentation: Acoustic guitar is the foundation, supported by electric guitars (Telecaster with a bit of twang), bass guitar (walking bass line in verses), drums (subtle country rock groove), pedal steel guitar (for emotional textures in the bridge and choruses), and optional backing vocals (harmonies on choruses). Key Change: Final chorus should modulate up a half-step or whole step (e.g., from G to G#/Ab or A) to increase energy. Emphasis on the 'Nashville power' line in the chorus – it's the emotional core. Vocals: A slightly vulnerable, yet optimistic tone. Build the energy throughout the song, culminating in a powerful final chorus. The pedal steel should really soar in the outro during the 'City Lights' repetitions. Consider adding a brief instrumental solo (guitar or pedal steel) after the second chorus or before the bridge. The bridge should have a slight dynamic drop before building back into the final chorus.