Glenn Frey - You Belong To The City (Lyric Video)

- It was written specifically for the television show Miami Vice in 1985.
- This was used in the TV series Miami Vice. In 1985, Frey acted in an episode of the show that was based on his song "Smuggler's Blues."
- Frey's friend Jack Tempchin helped him write this song. Tempchin also contributed to the Eagles songs "Peaceful Easy Feeling" and "Already Gone."

Lyrics:

The sun goes down
The night rolls in
You can feel it starting
All over again

The moon comes up
And the music calls
You're getting tired of
Staring at the same four walls

You're out of your room
And down on the street
Moving through the crowd
In the midnight heat

The traffic roars
And the sirens scream
You look at the faces
It's just like a dream

Nobody knows where you're going
Nobody cares where you've been

'Cause you belong to the city
You belong to the night
Living in a river of darkness
Beneath the neon light

You were born in the city
Concrete under your feet
It's in your moves
It's in your blood
You're a man of the street

When you said goodbye
You were on the run
Trying to get away
From the things you've done

Now you're back again
And you're feeling strange
So much has happened
But nothing has changed

You still don't know where you're going
You're still just a face in the crowd

You belong to the city
You belong to the night
Living in a river of darkness
Beneath the neon light

You were born in the city
Concrete under your feet
It's in your blood
It's in your moves
You're a man of the street

You can feel it
You can taste it
You can see it
You can face it

You can hear it hey
You're getting near it hey
You wanna make it whoa
'Cause you can take it whoa

You belong to the city
You belong to the night
You belong to the city
You belong to the night

You belong
You belong
Oh...

[logan]

This song reminds me of someone very special to me..this happened in the East Village, NYC …we were 20-21 years old then...

The girl I met had a smile that could light up the darkest corners of my soul.
Her name was Jennifer, and she possessed an effortless grace that drew me in from the moment our eyes first locked across the crowded karaoke café. It was a chance encounter on a Summer rainy afternoon, yet it felt as if fate had orchestrated our meeting.

This song was playing, as I approached her table, I couldn't help but notice the way her eyes sparkled with warmth, reflecting the flickering candlelight.
"Mind if I join you?" I asked, trying to mask the nervousness in my voice. She looked up, her gaze meeting mine with a curious twinkle. "Please do, " she replied, her voice soft and melodic.

Jennifer was a vocal coach, a wandering soul.
Her voice was her gift, and she shared it generously, her music touching hearts, stirring emotions. I was immediately drawn to her, captivated by her voice, her spirit, her passion. We talked for hours, lost in conversation as the world outside faded away. We shared stories, dreams for the future, and everything in between. With each word exchanged, I definitely felt a bond forming between us; two strangers brought together by chance.

As the day turned into evening, I realized that I never wanted it to end.
And it seemed Jennifer felt the same.
With a hesitant smile, she reached out and touched my hand, sending a jolt of electricity coursing through me... (I could hear Glenn Frye playing in the background playing in the background...🎶🎵”'Cause you belong to the city
You belong to the night
Living in a river of darkness beneath the neon light”..🎶🎵

"I feel like l've known you forever, " she confessed, her cheeks flushed with color.
I couldn't help but smile, feeling the same inexplicable connection that had drawn me to her. "Me too, " I admitted, my heart pounding in my chest.

With that simple admission, our worlds collided, and in that moment, everything felt better. The rain outside continued to fall, but within the confines of that café, we found shelter in each other's company. Over time, our conversations turned from casual chats into deep, meaningful ones. We talked about our dreams, our fears, our hopes, and our regrets. We had found a kindred spirit in each other, a rare connection that was as unexpected as it was profound.

This girl I met was unlike anyone I had encountered before. She didn't storm into my life like a hurricane; she happened like a gentle breeze, leaving me refreshed and captivated from the moment our eyes first locked in the confines of that café. As a man, I had seen my fair share of women, each with their own unique stories and struggles.
But there was something about her, something indescribable that drew me in like a moth to a flame. She had an aura of vulnerability about her, yet there was a fierce determination shining in her eyes, as if she had faced the darkest of storms and emerged stronger than ever.

I would come to watch as Jennifer's walls slowly crumbled, revealing the fragile heart hidden beneath. And in those moments of vulnerability, I found myself falling deeper and deeper for her.
This girl I met, Jennifer, isn't just a part of my story anymore. She has become my muse, my inspiration, the very reason I look forward to each new day.

Years have passed since that rainy day.
The café where we met has become our haven, a testament to the story that began there, and this chill Autumn evening as we stand hand in hand, watching the sunrise paint the sky in hues of pink and gold, I know that this girl I met on that rainy Summer afternoon would forever hold the key to my heart…...l still could hear in the background our song play ..."🎶🎵 You were born in the city
Concrete under your feet
It's in your blood, it's in your moves
For a man of the streets
You can feel it
You can taste it
You can see it
You can face it…🎶🎵” 🌹

[dsehr]

This song reminds me of a bad time in my life. I left everything behind to find a new one for me. I left Il. moved to the artic near Pruto Bay. A good place to forget shit half a year in total darkness and 40 below zero. Thirty five years later I like to listen to the music that takes me back their. To face my demons, and forgive.

[LORDDORIAN-SSG]

This song plays in the sky every day that i awaken once more to face and conquer this cold world 🌎