[Verse 1] I step out with a smile on my face Sidewalk bright and the day got grace Bus pass tucked in the side of my coat Map in my head and a song in my throat Corner store sign and the fruit stacked high Old man nods when I roll right by Tall brick buildings like they know my name Every block here feels part of the game [Pre-Chorus] I can taste it now Up the avenue Small heart, big town Watch me move [Chorus] City dreams, city dreams I’m alive in the in-between City dreams, city dreams Every block feels made for me (For me) City dreams, city dreams I’m rising where the roofs can see City dreams, city dreams Little spark in a big machine [Verse 2] Train screech sings when I cross that gate Pigeon wings scatter, I don’t keep track of late I got plans in my pocket, folded tight A new name waiting in the morning light Nail shop glow and the bakery line Kids on the curb with the chalk and rhyme I see my future in the window glass Laughing like it knows I’ll last [Pre-Chorus] I can hear it now Through the traffic too Nothing stays down When I push through [Chorus] City dreams, city dreams I’m alive in the in-between City dreams, city dreams Every block feels made for me (For me) City dreams, city dreams I’m rising where the roofs can see City dreams, city dreams Little spark in a big machine [Bridge] Maybe the road is steep Maybe the climb is long Still I keep my rhythm Still I keep my song Hand on my future Foot on the beat I was built for the climb And the climb feels sweet [Final Chorus] City dreams, city dreams I’m alive in the in-between City dreams, city dreams Every block feels made for me (For me) City dreams, city dreams I’m rising where the roofs can see City dreams, city dreams Little spark in a big machine