[Intro – airy vocoder / distant kids choir] La-la-la in the sunlight glow City hum and the windows low Every choice is a tiny spark Even stars gotta learn the dark [Verse 1] You run fast through the living room Princess crown in the afternoon Future hiding behind your eyes Bigger than all the satellites I know sometimes I sound too old Talking like every story’s told But I walked through the doors you see They were not always kind to me [Pre-Chorus – rising synths] I don’t wanna take your sky Just keep rain out your flight Every word I say is love Even when it sounds like “no” tonight [Chorus – bright MGMT-style synth pop] London listen to your dad Life will be so much better Listen to what he say Then you’ll have a better day London listen to your dad Storms won’t last forever Follow what I say Sunshine finds its way [Verse 2 – pulsing bass, dreamy guitar] Friends will come like summer air Some won’t always keep you there Not every smile is what it seems Guard your heart and guard your dreams You’ll want roads I can’t control That’s the hardest part to know I’m not trying to own your life I’m just trying to be your light [Pre-Chorus] When the world gets loud and fast And forever feels like it won’t last Hear my voice inside your head Keeping you a step ahead [Chorus] London listen to your dad Life will be so much better Listen to what he say Then you’ll have a better day London listen to your dad Storms won’t last forever Follow what I say Sunshine finds its way [Bridge – dreamy breakdown / arpeggiators] One day you’ll drive away from me Chasing who you’re meant to be I won’t hold you, I’ll just stand Hoping you remember my hand Every rule I ever made Was a shield, not a cage You’ll understand when you grow Love sometimes sounds like “no” [Final Chorus – bigger, emotional] London listen to your dad Life will be so much better Listen to what he say Then you’ll have a better day London listen to your dad Even when you’re clever You don’t walk alone You’ll always have a home [Outro – soft synth lullaby] When the neon nights get loud And you’re lost inside the crowd Close your eyes and you will hear Dad is always right here ✨
