LIGHTS OF SHOREDITCH nova music nova originals

A year ago these streets were strangers, Now they know my face. The bartender remembers my name, And saves my favorite place. The posters on the brick wall Finally carry my song. For the first time in this city, I feel like I belong. Every crowded sidewalk Feels different than before. The dream no longer feels Like something I can't reach anymore. Lights of Shoreditch, Shining in the rain. Every street I walked alone Calls me back again. Lights of Shoreditch, Burning through the dark. Every late-night struggle Left a fire in my heart. There are faces in the crowd now That I've started recognizing. Standing near the front row Every Friday night arriving. One girl sings the chorus. One guy knows every line. And suddenly the songs I wrote No longer feel like only mine. The city that once ignored me Now whispers through the noise. Not promising tomorrow... But giving me a choice. Lights of Shoreditch, Shining in the rain. Every street I walked alone Calls me back again. Lights of Shoreditch, Burning through the dark. Every late-night struggle Left a fire in my heart. Nothing changed overnight. Nothing came for free. Every open mic, Every shift, Every lonely memory. But now I see the distance Between the dream and me. It's no longer a horizon. It's a road I finally see. Halfway through the chorus... I stopped singing. And the crowd kept going. For one beautiful moment... The song belonged to everyone. Lights of Shoreditch, Shining in the rain. Every road that almost broke me Led me here again. Lights of Shoreditch, Higher than before. Every door that once was closed Is slowly opening more. Lights of Shoreditch, Look at what we've become. A kid who left the province And a city learning his songs. The lights still shine... The music goes on... And somewhere tonight... Another dreamer arrives...