Manhattan Transfer, The - Metropolis Lyrics
Once there was light
Perfectly white
Far as the eye could wander
Once there was time
Morning and night
The day begins
Metropolis lies sleeping like a drunken soldier
Behind the wheel you come alive
And down into its heart you motor
Atop the rise, Metropolis
Defender of the high and mighty
At every turn the homeless wait
Reminding you of all that might be
Office girls sweet and innocent poised to greet you
Through the glass fifty stories below you
There's a place I've been meaning to show you
Full of sights that are certain to blow you away
Beneath the haze
Metropolis awakens with a hiss and rumble
You'll hear a knock, don't hesitate
They mustn't ever see you stumble
You'll never last down on the street
Where staying on your toes ain't ballet
It's getting by or getting beat
From curtain to the grand finale
In the air there is music and sounds of laughter
For the moment it's happily ever after
Through the glass fifty stories below you
In the shadows where nobody knows you
There's a stranger who's dying to show you the way
Now entering Metropolis
Creation of a world gone crazy
The alleyway, the resting place
Still echo from the souls trapped under
You lock the doors, step on the gas
And push until it goes no faster
You close your eyes and leave behind
Metropolis lord and master
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- Manhattan Transfer, The - Goodnight
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- Manhattan Transfer, The - A Christmas Love Song
- Manhattan Transfer, The - Happy Holiday / The Holiday Season
- Manhattan Transfer, The - Caroling, Caroling
- Manhattan Transfer, The - Silent Night, Holy Night
- Manhattan Transfer, The - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
- Manhattan Transfer, The - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town / Santa Man
- Manhattan Transfer, The - Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
- Manhattan Transfer, The - Tubby At The Circus
- Manhattan Transfer, The - Tubby Meets A Jazz Band
- Manhattan Transfer, The - Dream Lover
- Manhattan Transfer, The - Along Comes Mary
- Manhattan Transfer, The - Hot Fun In The Summertime
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Manhattan Transfer, The Metropolis Comments
What creativity and originality in this fabulous quartet.Hats down for you, Ladies and Gentlemen (RIP Tim HAUSER), you're GREAT.This is, again, the high class.
Love them always!!!!!, The Best Vocal Group Ever!!!!
great stuff thanks!!
I've realized Metropolis is a place, a state of mind, new beginnings, possibilities for anyone who cares to try and explore or discover.
manhattan transfer best vocal group ever they paved the way for nyv and rare silk and every other vocalese group .
Jazz will NEVER DIE. How could you say that. It is obvious you are not a musician or singer.
Para mi una de las mejores piezas de este grupo, sino es que la mejor, me recuerda la última etapa que estuve en la Universidad y que Jorge H.C.un maestro
que nos dió de las últimas materias, esta canción me lo recuerda mucho y todos los momentos fantásticos y extraordinarios que viví y sigo viviendo.
Gracias por subir esta clase de música y estos grupos que son de lo mejor en la vida.
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Hola Memo que milagro y que gusto saber de tí otra vez, te aviso que aviso que andaré al sur de la cd. avisame por nextel si quieres Hidroalive ó U-Cleaner.Abrazos.
One of my very first exposures to the MT! Brilliant song. Thanks!
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lordy I miss this. had it on vinyl. heading to itunes!
This is a remake of Lee Ritenour's "Harlequin"... Beautiful song... As for it's obscurity? It's considered jazz. And, jazz (in America) is a dying art. America's only invention of art to the world. However, if you go across the pond to Japan & Europe, our jazz is played across clubs and radio stations all over.
Fredrick jazz will never die...
This is an Ivan Lins song. The title of the album is "Brasil". Jazz is a dying art?!! Wow. Let's hope you've come around by now...maybe the years have enlightened you somewhat.
Thank you for posting this truly hidden gem from the Brazil album. This is one of my favorite Manhattan Transfer songs -- and that is saying a lot! Why it is so obscure is way beyond me.
great song thanks
This 1987 song is frighteningly so full of truth--still today.
Thank You - New modern theme