Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)

Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels) Lyrics

Dive into a tale of youthful escapism and rekindled innocence, where snowy landscapes represent both isolation and a canvas for imaginative freedom. The lyrics paint a poignant picture of two individuals reconnecting in the quiet of their deserted town,… Read more

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Jun 20, 2004
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Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels) Lyrics

And if the snow buries my, my neighborhood
And if my parents are crying
Then I'll dig a tunnel from my window to yours
Yeah, a tunnel from my window to yours

You climb out the chimney
And meet me in the middle, the middle of the town
And since there's no one else around
We let our hair grow long
And forget all we used to know
Then our skin gets thicker from
Living out in the snow

You change all the lead
Sleepin' in my head
As the day grows dim
I hear you sing a golden hymn

Then we tried to name our babies
But we forgot all the names that
The names we used to know
But sometimes, we remember our bedrooms
And our parents' bedrooms
And the bedrooms of our friends
Then we think of our parents
Well what ever happened to them?

You change all the lead
Sleepin' in my head to gold
As the day grows dim
I hear you sing a golden hymn
The song I've been trying to sing

Purify the colors, purify my mind
Purify the colors, purify my mind
And spread the ashes of the colors
Over this heart of mine

Writer(s): Regine Chassagne, Richard R Parry, Tim Kingsbury, William Butler, Win Butler
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)?

Dive into a tale of youthful escapism and rekindled innocence, where snowy landscapes represent both isolation and a canvas for imaginative freedom. The lyrics paint a poignant picture of two individuals reconnecting in the quiet of their deserted town, creating tunnels as a metaphor for escape and connection. The song journeys through themes of forgotten memories and lost identities, symbolized by growing hair and thicker skin, suggesting how time and hardship transform us. As they attempt to remember their pasts and name their future children, a sense of nostalgia and longing permeates their thoughts. The lead turning to gold signifies transformation and enlightenment, as the protagonists seek purity and clarity amidst their own emotional chaos. Ultimately, it’s a heartfelt reflection on reclaiming innocence, cherishing connections, and finding light in the moments that unite us even in the coldest seasons.

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