Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: punk
Song Meaning of “City of Orphans” by The Classic Crime
City of Orphans is a heartfelt depiction of the struggles faced by people in poverty-stricken cities, and of their struggle to find both hope and purpose in a harsh world. The narrator speaks of the brutality of life on the streets, and the loneliness of being surrounded by broken dreams when you have none of your own. He sings about how everyone has to make choices in life – some good, some bad – and on how the world can be so unforgiving. In spite of living in a “city of orphans”, the narrator encourages the listener to rise above the desolate circumstances, and to “hold on to hope and never let it go.” The song ultimately speaks of the power of resilience in a world where hope and faith are necessary tools in order to survive.