Motionless In White - City Lights

"City Lights" from the album 'Creatures', out now!
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Lyrics:
Paralyzed by my envy of the night
I am lost without you here and outside it looks like rain
For the last time, I bleed myself dry tonight
And nothing I could ever write, will help you understand this life
There's so much beauty when your eyes lay lost in all the city lights
The wax will drip as so as blood, romance is dead and all is lust.
You are the water in my lungs, we've lost it.
We are all alone.

[@Ayrdanger]

Chris, I know you hate this song. I know you were in a dark place when you wrote it, but it's helped a lot of your fans through very tough times. This is truly a beautiful masterpiece. I doubt you're going to read these comments, but congratulations on this official video reaching 1M views! Here's to a million more!

[@quinncrooker107]

This song literally got me through some nights during my darkest days I didn't think I would make it out of. Thank you Chris indeed 🙏 💜

[@alorsini313]

Mesmerizing...

[@liamvermaak982]

Couldnt have put it better myself, dark times is exactly why I'm listening to this right now

[@nitrouscatfish5827]

They just played it live the other day and man is this criminally underrated.

[@doriadurencmt9575]

This song heals my burning soul

[@xoxoxoxo1123]

Man this song hits you deep in the feels, so hauntingly beautiful and melancholic.

[@jennysoderholm8855]

Its a breakdown in its own way... 🥺

[@Jessimay21]

i knew a guy who recently passed away who absolutely loved this band and everything that Chris stands for. when i listen to this band i always think of him

[@brianwalkwithmeinhellmerri4389]

I'm sorry for your loss. Yeah this band is awesome

[@THOMASS_P]

7 years ago. Life is

[@johnalexis4300]

its crazy how Chris never liked this song and only decided to put it on the album because of all the good feedback he got

[@brianwalkwithmeinhellmerri4389]

Really? Awe man I love this song haha he's a great artist love his points of veiws

[@johnalexis4300]

Brian Merrick ya he can also put on a great show

[@brianwalkwithmeinhellmerri4389]

I actually think this is their best song hahahahahah

[@Spookythereaper3]

@John Alexis Yeah, I agree. It's weird, but I can imagine him performing it live, and saying that he was in a dark place when writing it, and he had dedicated it to his late ex-girlfriend (by late, I mean that she had died in a car crash), and holding back tears rather bravely. Okay. You were expecting me to say he'd break down in tears while performing it, but he'd still hold back tears. Same goes for Billie Eilish performing "when the party's over" live, but it's the other way around. I really feel sorry for them, and I just wanna give them a hug rn 😿

[@Fruggggg]

@@Spookythereaper3 is there a source to this?

[@ArisDotZip]

The utterly beautiful sorrow that is City Lights is definitely my favorite sad song. To me, the beginning shows how Chris might have been shocked after his ex girlfriend died, trying to hide his pain from others, hence the quiet singing in the beginning, I feel like the soft tone represents him trying to hide that sadness. After he starts singing louder (not the screaming part), I feel like it can show how he has a building grief and sorrow that gets more intense over time. When he screams, "We are all alone," that's when the emotional climax hits. I can feel the amount of anger, sorrow, sadness, and guilt in his voice. Every syllable is just packed with emotion. That's how beautiful this song is, but in its own depressing way at the same time. Makes me want to weep every time. 10/10 song if you're looking for a sad one.

[@oldManJenkins0x]

Furry 😂

[@ArisDotZip]

@@oldManJenkins0x cry about it bro idc

[@oldManJenkins0x]

@@ArisDotZip only tears from me are from laughter 😂

[@ArisDotZip]

@@oldManJenkins0x damn dude if you think I'm gonna rage at some internet stranger you're just wasting your time 😭💀

[@reaganmfryer]

I am lost without you here. R.I.P, 7/31/14

[@ndek1669]

I’m so sorry for your loss 🖤

[@dylonbowles799]

A few months ago, there was a girl that I really liked at my school, we talked to each other for a while, but when I finally summed up enough bravery to tell her how much she meant to me, and how much I loved her, my parents sent me to military school across the country, and I always listen to this song and play along with my guitar and cry because it reminds me of a love that I will never have

[@DJ-pp4mt]

Same

[@minime2361]

I hear ya brother

[@cremation7393]

are you ok? after 4 years

[@sammieolson1024]

I remember when I was listening to this song while there was a thunder storm, once Chris sang "we are all alone" and the song got loud, there was thunder. Perfect timing. It gave me chills. gah. :3 This easily became my favorite song

[@savagecabbage8644]

I have never loved a song so much... Wow

[@SeemoreMeow]

Savage Cabbage hii

[@GotNoRemorse]

"You are the water in my lungs.." love that part..

[@minime2361]

I find myself mysteriously drawn to this song. Brings tears to my eyes and i dont know why. Never knew the lyrics till i found a video with them. I can say it brings back memories of someone i lost that i still miss to this day. I still have nightmares losing her. My heart mind and soul is lost forever. Thank you MiW for letting me remember her

[@ameliagrey7717]

anyone else feel sad when they listen to this but love it so much

[@metalgirlforever1756]

Me

[@astronaut_69]

This song has a sublime message hidden in it. On the beach, waves come and go.. laying down on the sand looking up into the darkened sky watching shooting stars go by. It all takes me back to my high school years. Makes me think of her. I feel sorry for myself because she gave me the chance to conquer her heart but I was just a teenager.. I didn't get the message and I didn't have have the guts to talk to her. Now, 12 years later, I know we could've been the happiest couple on this Earth but unfortunately, it's way too late. She got married to a handsome guy. It cuts me like a knife

[@MetalIsEternal6]

they should make a city lights pt. 2

[@calebtuinstra3556]

Chris hated this song so highly unlikely but i do agree

[@MrMostafaFadl]

Sinematic pretty much has the same atmosphere of this song

[@kay-ceeballejos8177]

Chris didn't even want THIS ONE. i don't think he should have to make another of this... im kinda surprised he put this in the album, it's so personal to him. if it was me i wouldn't have even made this song. although i do get what u mean tho. this is a GREAT song

[@sifalovecraft5463]

We know that's you Corey Taylor

[@fordmustang4584]

I agree

[@HxCxDxE]

One of the best songs thank you for not leaving this masterpiece off the album

[@jesusfollowerforlife1955]

I swear every time i listen to this i cry it brings back old memories of my past and all. I dont like my past. So emotional.

[@ohfawklollikestfubro7870]

This is me and my ex's song. At first, I didn't even like Motionless In White. I thought they were weird. But, when he left me, this is all I had left. I watched some interviews, seen them play live, bought their CDs, and listened to their music much more. I learned quickly, they weren't weird. They were unique, and they stood up for peoples and their own rights. After a while, my ex didn't come to my mind. And this band, is now my addict. Love forever.

[@danielmitchell1644]

This song is so beautiful when you read and really feel the lyrics and the music together, like just close your eyes and listen to it and feel it.

[@louygirl7]

This song helps me get through hard times. I always put this on when I'm feeling down or in a dark place and it makes me feel better to know that I'm not alone. That someone else knows how I feel.

[@MyDarkMuse983]

I've always listened to this song during difficult times. It's helped me so much.

[@brianwalkwithmeinhellmerri4389]

I would say all the personal problems I went through with my ex Motionless In White & Bullet For My Valentine helped me through every thing

[@benp9793]

it helped you during the times you got made fun of because of your lazy eye?

[@brianwalkwithmeinhellmerri4389]

Shrek Is life that's a dick statement....

[@bubblegum5926]

"There's so much beauty when your eyes lay lost in all the city lights"

[@brianwalkwithmeinhellmerri4389]

That would be sick, my friend wants to get "open your mind before your mouth" from Immaculate Misconception tattooed. I want "The Darkest corners of life only exist in your mind" by The Last Ten Seconds Of Life. That or Something from Breakdown Of Sanity

[@bubblegum5926]

Brian Merrick Sounds badass ^o^

[@taugamhorrsod8972]

Brian Walk With Me In Hell Merrick i also want "open your mind before your mouth" tattooed

[@braxtonmarshall1883]

this is my girlfriend and mine song, just had a rough night, she told me to listen to it, the distance right now is hard, but almost 3 years together. we'll get through it darling

[@sirjoykillton1101]

Braxton Marshall for the love of god...hold on to her

[@braxtonmarshall1883]

Jake Hammond I couldn't let go if I had to

[@sirjoykillton1101]

Braxton Marshall then your a brave man, I have respect for that

[@venisonplus3544]

where yall at now

[@JettScythe]

@@venisonplus3544 Also curious. Please let us know OP!

[@shelbytm3689]

Crying. This song is just so beautiful.

[@vonfreakenstein]

weeping miserably to this song

[@dinozaurwrs]

romance is dead and all is lust

[@iHateDubra]

chris' voice is so beautiful and then his screams are just too beast

[@tatumsheppard4669]

My favorite song by them

[@mehdyromero4317]

tatum sheppard ♡

[@wasimmomin1128]

It was 24th August, 2016. I was standing in the graveyard while listening to this song. It was raining heavily. 1:45 came and the thunder struck into the sky so hard that made me say, "Rest In Peace Amina!" Amina, my girlfriend passed away on 22nd August, 2016.

[@Emo_boy14]

Damn 😔

[@GroundUnderMedia]

Literally the perfect break up song

[@KirstynAlmquist]

This song sends shivers down my spine

[@FloWithDimples]

This is by far my favourite song from them it's so beautiful and chris's voice is so nice and it's amazing live :')

[@JVio523]

This is where i come to feel better

[@imsuchahornydinosaur]

genuinely one of the most gorgeous peices of music ive ever heard... so much passion when the guitars burst in, and a bittersweet ending with the fade out with piano... simply art..

[@FallenAngels3792]

This is such a beautiful song... "and nothing I could ever write would help you understand this life, there's so much beauty when your eyes get lost in all the city lights, the wax will drip as slow as blood, romance is dead and all is lust ." so true, such beautiful lyrics, and a true meaning .

[@shayneincinerate8921]

there's nothing I could ever write would help you understand this life. there's so much beauty in your eye's when lost in all the city lights :/

[@DefaultChannelName]

This song always makes me cry remembering the days in middle school which was the worst part of my life but Motionless in White was the best part of my life 😊

[@dianneweaver5740]

Can’t believe Chris didn’t like this song. Speaks to me so much

[@MrBinaryOverload]

Holy shit this is a good song.

[@shautybaker4727]

this song is amazing, it's helping me through so much.. Chris u r a amazing writer and so very talented ur band is amazing and I love use to bits!

[@krysduhxp]

after 5 years, my girlfriend broke up with me. she left me. we were engaged. she was my soul mate. this song begins the road to my recovery because right now, i am NOT okay.

[@marcelina550]

Well she's a bitch

[@oAzurful]

Stay strong! Good luck. You'll find someone.

[@krysduhxp]

Kaiusu カイウス thank you

[@prisonmike7817]

hope all is well now beings as though it's been a month since you posted. :( being dumped is no fun. *hugs*

[@krysduhxp]

Prison Mike thank you for your consideration (: things have gotten better, I still hurt and miss her but I've gotten a job and am busying myself with college. Thank you (:

[@AseriousMatter]

These 3:10 minutes of this song passes by so quick... i could listen to this song all day and night!

[@astrid_rc]

This song is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. I can relate to my life and my feelings in the lyrics, and The music is just amazing. Love Motionless In White. Always will.

[@gracethacker2952]

This is one of my favourite albums motionless has done 🖤🖤

[@ThanatosSD]

This is for sure one of the best songs I've heard in my life. I love how it goes from soft to the hard end.

[@iLoveMyMusic011]

I cried when Chris came out and sang this Tuesday, not going to lie. It was only him on stage until the song hit 1:45. Absolutely amazing. The whole crowd was singing along and it was a truly memorable moment.

[@prisonmike7817]

i'm in love with this song....

[@artist12348]

The 54 people who disliked dont know good music

[@grellmotionless2680]

+Alex Sanchez agreed, those people have no taste

[@Maneyaku]

Nah it's just Chris and his accounts lol

[@heavenrivera4467]

11/27 miss you Indy I’m lost without you here

[@MrsSkellington03]

If I ever heard MIW play this live, I don't think I'd be able to stop crying. It's such a perfect song.

[@blaisenotpascal1052]

About to hit 1 million views.

[@Ayrdanger]

I've been listening to this like 10x a day for the last week just to help it get there. I know Chris hates this song, but it's helped me and a lot of other people through tough times.

[@Ayrdanger]

🥳

[@blaisenotpascal1052]

@@Ayrdanger 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@xoxlgxox1]

I absolutely love this song. Probably of my favorites by MIW. The song is just so powerful, it gives chills down my spine. Beauitiful.

[@jrsysmostwanted]

This song leaves chills in my spine

[@NeverBeBored08]

This is one of the best songs I've ever heard!

[@dorianblue8054]

My spacing out song

[@Thathobbitkid1]

This song. Describes EXACTLY how I feel

[@thecheesefilledllama]

To me, this song is related to my struggle with depression and SI. I listen to this when I am down. I

[@DrowningMoon]

Chris has a amazing voice

[@irontree3842]

Discovered this band a few months ago with "Thoughts and Prayers" and "Undead Ahead 2" from Disguise, didn't think they had written emotional songs like this !goosebumps everytime the heavy part starts. You can feel how bad Chris felt when he write this song...

[@vicenteleisen882]

Love this song it had so much potential I wish they would recreate it I hear it different in my head the beginning is everything 💙

[@SrDiih1]

I just closed my eyes and opened my heart, music is the only thing I feel now, after I lost the person I loved most.

[@bloomsinsnow_]

For years… This is one of my top songs !

[@daniellemullen1634]

I don't think I'll ever stop loving this song

[@Marlon_MiW]

Desde 2011 quando eu me apresentaram essa banda que eu me apaixonei, essa foi a primeira música que ouvi, e até hj eu sou apaixonado por essa música e banda

[@gustavodelacruz646]

God i missed this era of motionless i knew about them but never gave them a chance, i mean i tried listening to them several times and nothing clicked until 2016 and idk why I've seen them live multiple times too and i regret not sticking around whenever they played i go to every show i can now and they're easily one of my favorite bands now and even though i didn't listen to them back then their music specifically this album gives me faint and distant nostalgic feelings and memories

[@UndergroundMusicProductions]

the city lights of the dead cities might raining blood for the last time i bleed myself dry and continue to walk by these city lights... this song is AMAZING.

[@isaiahbarada8167]

One direction can never make a song like this

[@brianwalkwithmeinhellmerri4389]

No shit lol they're fake ass posers who use autotunes

[@isaiahbarada8167]

exactly my point and they're a gay boy band

[@varanicab.8478]

isaiah barada Brian Merrick Not here to start drama but One Direction have nothing to do with Motionless In White or anything in this genre for that fact. As a fan of both groups and someone who listens to everything from Matt Corby to One Direction to Motionless In White can we just stop the hate. Being in a boy band does not make you gay(They all planed on being solo artist) and you may not like their music but don't say they have no talent, because they can sing.

[@varanicab.8478]

isaiah barada Brian Merrick And usually people who say these things only heard 'What Makes You Beautiful' and I just as much hate that song(overplayed). You probably wont do this but I recommend listing to their other songs which actually showcase their talents. Especially their 3rd album or at least The 1975 cover of What Makes You Beautiful which shows the real beauty of the song. You & I, Diana, Little Black Dress these are a few songs you could check out.

[@varanicab.8478]

***** I absolutely understand. Bands and artists who work their asses of to get to where they are deserve way more recognition. And you're right, they did partially get to where they are because of their looks. Shows like X-Factor don't care about talent and helping someone reach their dreams all they care about is how much money they're going to get. It's sad to see good talent go to waste for power hungry money obsessed people. And from how all this started One Direction will never write or have a song like this, but i believe they're doing good for a sell out boy band.

[@mariogarofano9926]

this song is so god damn beautiful! it hits me right in the feelings every fucking time. one of my fav MIW songs. i have soooo many memories with this song... just... amazing...

[@aesthetic4829]

Agreed! It's been over 3 years since I first heard this song and it still hits me just as hard as the very first time

[@mariogarofano9926]

That One Cover Guy i feel exactly the same way mate

[@nickwick35]

I can't wait to hear this bad boy live on Wednesday 🤘

[@Ankisuruu]

I like how this song tells you how beautyfull the world can be... And Chrises voice is so relaxing at the beggining.

[@user-hp1id2tc8k]

I hope you're doing better now, wherever you are -12/31/18

[@kay-ceeballejos8177]

"the city lights of the dead cities might raining blood for the last time i bleed myself dry and continue to walk by these city lights" btw u made me cry (not an easy task)

[@daniellemclachlan2489]

I'd say this is my favourite Motionless In White song, so beautiful.

[@baegangster]

Seeing this live was so amazing I cried

[@bctdeath]

Shit. Like I'm fucking super depressed out of my god damn mind right now. Feels like the voices won't stop this time. I've lost it all and I never had much to began with. Can't tell if this song is making me feel worst or better. I really just want to not be so fucking useless. Tired of being a burden to my friends and family...

[@vasospamgroupie1617]

+Drop That Hero You have no idea, but I feel the EXACT same way.

[@F4LLEND4RK]

+Drop That Hero I feel you :c

[@CerealExperimentsMizuki]

+Drop That Hero _I feel darkness like your's but i have killed myself in the past and been to hell and now i worship Lucifer as my GOD_

[@jennarichardson1948]

+Drop That Hero I get it man. You're not alone. I'm here

[@leonidpikeman3]

+Drop That Hero I have a question? I having gone through depression myself I just can't help but wonder if it feels the same for everyone or different for each individual, so. Did it feel like you are completely lost and everything is dark and gloomy and gray and your heart hurts and you feel sick all the time and just want to hide from everyone but at the same time want the attention of everyone? Did also feel like your are drowning and can't get out and that it will never end? That is how it was for me, but I just want to know if depression feels the same for everyone or different for each person.

[@TheKrushermusic]

You are the water in my lungs' >/>

[@eleora3725]

This song in the middle of the album is oddly extremely cathartic.

[@SoCalSpotter]

Gotta love Motionless In White! Love Chris' voice!

[@theredneckgarage1493]

Who still here in 2021

[@GrowWGrace]

My friend and I love this song and honestly can't wait to see MIW in July

[@brianwalkwithmeinhellmerri4389]

I'm Jealous of you :c

[@Vic0triaRAWR]

I can't get enough of this song. Romance is dead and all is lost.

[@SindreGaaserod]

2020. This song is so beautiful and powerful...people don't have a clue

[@SrDiih1]

For the last time, i will bleed dry this tonight

[@kevu8795]

Enygma

[@oliviamaxworthy2925]

best song i've ever heard

[@thequeenbee1992]

The crescendo in this is amazing. Such a beautifully sad song ♥

[@ck9001]

my mom and dad: ur music is satanic me:plays on speaker* mom and dad: headbangs*

[@Electroventure]

You know the mitch lucker memorial show? They should do a 2nd one on the 2nd anniversary of it but with different singers and have Chris do their song Genocide

[@madisenlarsen4837]

This song, loud with earbuds and you feel the bass and drums through your whole body.

[@lucygeorgina97]

such a beautiful song

[@bert.heatlie]

0:57 "We will sell drugs tonight" :P

[@punkrocker4life9674]

Does anyone know what this song is particularly about? I heard it's very personal to Chris

[@ploopydiper]

I think he said it an interview a while back that it's about his dead ex-girlfriend.

[@sleepnow2923]

punkrocker4life9674 I thought he Would hate to perform this live, cuz he hates it, the only reason he does is that the Fans are lovin it

[@punkrocker4life9674]

SHMIMME THE CAT 1331 me, too. Him and Ricky create some deeply, very well structured lyrics that will make you think of so many different things in your life that you can relate to, even if the songs means something entirely different.

[@tvdfangirl6213]

This was actually the first song i heard from motionless in white , and now i like them even more

[@laneyhexx1009]

I'm just getting into MIW, but this is my favorite song so far.

[@prisonmike7817]

dude same here. totally agree.

[@jesuscampos5124]

Anyone in 2019?

[@jarrodc.7876]

Forever and always

[@lilyjasper9338]

I'm here in 2021 and I will always come back to this song

[@louygirl7]

Bananamontana

[@vaniacoutinho3467]

louygirl7 legal , br?

[@enzooliveira4112]

KRL EU TENHO TU NO FB RODOLFO

[@amen86mk]

Nejlepší vokál,co jsem kdy slyšel..barva metalu,tvrdost téhle hudby...THE PURPLE'S

[@HectorGonzalez-kc3kc]

This song is fresh it has that lay back beginning to it 🤘

[@bulletbaby219]

Instant Chill bumps is what I call that

[@xjcandmFX]

Thumbs up if you couldnt be happier for MIW for finally making it this far.

[@suthers122]

i wish this song would go on forever...

[@sundown456]

One song I can tolerate by a metalcore band.