Welcome to Shanghai

international style spires kiss the morning light

ferries toot their horns

part the huangpu waves so bright

your bag holds hopes you havent unpacked yet

plane trees by the street shake off summers soft regret

the scent of glutinous rice balls from the aunt next door

mingles with coffee steam through the window pane it soars

you said this citys name felt just like a blur

till the bunds bells rang out and your heart knew for sure

welcome to shanghai

welcome to the light

lujiazuis neon weaves a web

wraps stardust in your chest tonight

welcome to shanghai

every roads a sign

suzhou creeks night breeze winds through lanes

tells stories soft and fine

every window here glows with quiet hopes

every step you take hums a brand new note

skateboards glide through the shade of wukang roads calm

old tram bells chime

stir the old days from their charm

someone sings an unheard song up on the rooftop high

someone sews their dreams into a cheongsams hem so nigh

late night convenience stores

hot soup warms your hands

skyscrapers stand tall where the moon feels close at hand

you dont have to fear the crowds that rush and flow

theres always a light left on just waiting for you to show

welcome to shanghai

welcome to the light

lujiazuis neon weaves a web

wraps stardust in your chest tonight

welcome to shanghai

every roads a sign

suzhou creeks night breeze winds through lanes

tells stories soft and fine

every window here glows with quiet hopes

every step you take hums a brand new note

old villas hold new melodies in every wall

shikumen lanes carve old memories in every hall

coffee aroma mixes with xiaolongbaos steam so hot

this citys never shy to give its warmth a lot

no matter which road brought you here its all the same

its passion melts all your fears

erases every name

welcome to shanghai

welcome to the light

lujiazuis neon weaves a web

wraps stardust in your chest tonight

welcome to shanghai

every roads a sign

suzhou creeks night breeze winds through lanes

tells stories soft and fine

every window here glows with quiet hopes

every step you take hums a brand new note

welcome to shanghai

welcome to your night

every word youve held back will grow wings take flight