In The City – English Lyrics

• By: Charli XCX, Sam Smith

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of "In The City" by Charli XCX and Sam Smith, a pulsating dance-pop track that celebrates self-discovery and belonging in urban nightlife, especially within queer communities. Through its energetic beats and heartfelt lyrics, you can explore contemporary English vocabulary related to club culture, emotions of acceptance, and the beauty of finding your chosen family. The song's clear vocals and engaging rhythm make it a perfect choice for immersing yourself in modern English expression and understanding nuanced themes of identity and connection.

[English]

I'm flowin' through you like water

Yeah, my body's swayin' side to side

I'm focused in on the moment

All the lights are diamonds in the sky, yeah

And I finally see myself like you see me now

Took time, time to see myself 'cause I

I never thought I would find it

But I found what I was lookin' for

I never thought I would find it

But I found what I was lookin' for

I found it in the

In the city, in the dark

In the city, in the dark

In the city, in the dark

In the dark, dark, dark

In the city, in the dark

In the city, in the dark

In the city, in your heart

In the dark, dark, dark

...

(Yeah)

In the city, in the dark

In the city, in the dark

In the city, in the dark

In the dark, dark, dark

I knew the night that I met you

Underneath the New York City lights (mm)

Baby, no matter what I do

There's an angel standing by my side

And I finally see myself like you see me now

Took time, time to see myself 'cause I

I never thought I would find it

But I found what I was lookin' for

I never thought I would find it

But I found what I was lookin' for

I found it in the

I never thought I would find it (find it)

But I found what I was lookin' for (I found it, oh)

I never thought I would find it (oh)

But I found what I was lookin' for

I found it in the (in the dark)

In the city, in the dark

In the city, in the dark (I found it in the dark)

In the city, in the dark

In the dark, dark, dark (oh)

In the city, in the dark

In the city, in the dark (oh)

In the city, in your heart

In the dark, dark, dark

Dark

...

I found it in the dark

...

I found it in the dark

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dark /dɑːk/ A2	adjective - not illuminated; having little or no light
city /ˈsɪt.i/ A1	noun - a large and permanent human settlement
find /faɪnd/ A2	verb - to discover or locate something
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
heart /hɑːt/ A1	noun - the muscular organ that pumps blood; also the centre of emotions
angel /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/ A2	noun - a spiritual being believed to act as a messenger of God
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - visible radiance that makes things visible
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
water /ˈwɔː.tər/ A1	noun - a clear, colorless liquid essential for life
body /ˈbɒd.i/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal
moment /ˈmoʊ.mənt/ B1	noun - a very short period of time
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the expanse of air over the earth
diamond /ˈdaɪ.mənd/ B2	noun - a precious, transparent hard stone made of carbon
flow /floʊ/ B2	verb - to move smoothly and continuously
sway /sweɪ/ B2	verb - to move slowly side to side, especially back and forth
stand /stænd/ B1	verb - to be upright on one's feet