[Verse 1] Walking on a frozen street The wind cuts like a knife For those who build a life In shadows of the majesty Where lake and skyline meet [Verse 2] Riding on the rattling "L" The Loop begins to turn With lessons left to learn We build our shoulders broad and strong To stand against the burn [Pre-Chorus] Driving down the Kennedy Stuck in the delay The sky is turning gray One must find the energy To face another day [Chorus] Living in the Second City The architect's grand dream For those who catch the gleam Those who wish to be Must navigate the separation Between the grit and fascination The steel foundation The Midwestern theme [Verse 3] Standing on the Navy Pier The fog begins to roll It takes a heavy toll One must look out for barriers To keep a steady soul [Pre-Chorus] Walking down the Mag Mile Crowds get in the way With nothing left to say One must force a little smile To make it through the fray [Chorus] Living in the Second City The architect's grand dream For those who catch the gleam Those who wish to be Must navigate the separation Between the grit and fascination The steel foundation The Midwestern theme [Guitar Solo] (Complex, emotive solo) [Chorus] Living in the Second City The architect's grand dream For those who catch the gleam Those who wish to be Must navigate the separation Between the grit and fascination The steel foundation The Midwestern theme [Outro] The Midwestern theme The Midwestern theme (Fade out)
