I get lost
in the city streets
NYC
Gridlines, crosswalk signs
Yellow cabs, sirens breathing
Concrete under my shadows
Park benches
Homework and coffee
Trees whispering
Skyscrapers over my shoulder
9/11
This city's strong
The city is my home
Strangers passing by in a blur
I don't flinch
In all the commotion
I feel aligned
Lost in the city
Middle of the night
Unafraid
Neon lights and sidewalks
My city, my pride
I wear it like skin
NY never backs down
NY never forgets
Lost in the city
Because it's home to me
By the water, seasons change me
Summer heat, and snow
Leaves fall while I watch
People chasing lives
Move fast
Try to get ahead
I'm building mine in moments
They don't even notice yet
I'm lost in the city
Wide awake
Streetlights flicker like
They're rooting for me
Wind in my hair
Time loosens its grip
I've watched my city break
And stand back up again
Taught me how to be strong
Lost in the city
Mesmerized,
In awe
From fire to ice
I've seen it all
My city, my pride
Through change and regret
Never back down
Never forget
Lost in New York
But safe
Lost in New York
Because it's home
