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Big City

from Fix the World by Carmen Toth

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A song about a "love hate relationship" with a big city (Toronto, Canada) that is both expensive and challenging to live in.

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I’m lost… in a big city.
I can’t… find a place to live.
And if I had… nine hundred grand I’d drop it like an
Anchor and… claim the place I want to live in
Deserve to live in –

It’s so hard… to find a home in this big city.
And I feel… like everybody’s lying to me.
Seems I have… two choices laid before me.
Live in a shoebox… or commute three hours a day.
Well fuck that, I’d rather stay –

Where will we go?
Do I look like I know?
Do I look like I know-no-no-no-oh-oh-oh

Still I know… one day I’ll find a home in this big city.
‘Cause I contribute… to its strong economy and it’s art culture.
But in the meantime… my only decision is to not make one.
Keep on renting… and floating like I’ve been doing, just
renting and float, floating, floating and rent, renting (x 4)
re-re-rent-ing-ing-ing.

So, somebody help me, I’m lost in this big city.
Somebody help me, I’m lost in this big, big city.

(Spoken)
Big city. So unattainable, desirable and beautiful.
You’re everything I ever wanted to be, and more,
With your expensive restaurants and your expensive stores.

I only want you, ‘cause I can’t have you.
I only want you, ‘cause I can’t have you.
But one day I’ll have my way with you.
One day I’ll have my way with you.
One day I’ll have my way with you.
One day I’ll have my way with you.

So, somebody help me, I’m lost in this big city.
Somebody help me, I’m lost in this big, big city.

Big city that’s where I’m gonna go to get my fix.
Big city that’s where I’m gonna go to get my kicks.
Big city that’s where I’m gonna go to get my fix.
Big city that’s where I’m gonna go to get my kicks.

Big city, yeah
Big city, yeah
Big city, yeah
Big city, yeah
Big city, yeah
Big city, yeah

credits

from Fix the World, released September 15, 2023
Songwriter: Carmen Toth
Vocals/Guitars: Carmen Toth
Drums/Additional Guitars: Joel Wasson
Bass: Drew Atkins
Lead guitar: Michael McKenzie
Produced by Joel Wasson and John Critchley
Mixed by John Critchley
Mastered by Joao Carvalho

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Carmen Toth Toronto, Ontario

Carmen Toth is a Toronto singer-songwriter with a power pop sound reminiscent of the 80s and 90s. Whether on acoustic guitar playing solo or on electric with a full band, her unique, childlike voice, relatable lyrics and catchy hooks have drawn comparisons to Stevie Nicks, Cyndi Lauper and Kate Bush. Active in the independent music scene since 2003, she has released three EPs and one LP. ... more

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