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In the Dark
Continuing their exploration of deep and evocative themes, TheCityIsOurs has released their follow-up single 'In the Dark', further delving into the complexities of personal and societal challenges. This new track builds upon the emotional narrative established in 'Shame', offering a compelling blend of powerful melodies and introspective lyrics that highlight the ongoing journey towards self-discovery and acceptance.
With 'In the Dark', TheCityIsOurs reaffirms their commitment to shedding light on the struggles many face in silence, providing a source of comfort and solidarity through their music.
"About building up a wall to keep yourself safe by creating a fake image of yourself to make your family happy, growing up being told by society that I'd always be a disappointment because of my sexuality, something I can't control. So I'd try to hide it and do anything to not cause any sort of disappointment in anything that I can control.
The pressure of upholding that image builds up to a point where it feels you can't go back and completely shatter your own family's perception of you.
No matter how much I'd planned it out and got to a point where I was going to tell them, nothing would ever come out, I
feel guilty because your life is a lie to people who are supposed to love you unconditionally. And no matter how irrational I knew the fear of telling them was and how frustrated with myself I'd get for not being able to tell them, I could never get the words out.
Your friends and potentially people who barely know you still know you more than family, which isn't fair. feels like you can't progress as a person as you condition yourself to keep your walls built up, unable to let anyone in." - Oli Duncanson (vocals)
Watch 'In the Dark' now here
https://arisingempire.com/inthedark
Catch TheCityIsOurs live on the following dates:
»Lake Malice United Kingdom Tour 2024«
Special guests: TheCityIsOurs
06.03. UK Brighton @ Green Door Store
07.03. UK London @ The Underworld
08.03. UK Sheffield @ Sidney & Matilda
09.03. UK Norwich @ Waterfront Studio
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