Yellowcard – City Of Devils

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  General Comment:I hate the fact that this album got dogged on by so many critics and that the general opinion was that it was a dissapointment, because it seems as if they didnt even take the time to listen to the songs. Yeah, not the typical Yellowcard we all are familiar with, but just because it's different dosent mean it's bad. To me, this whole album was very symbolic and had deep meaning. This song is the perfect example of that.
  
  The title alone is incredibly clever, and the entire song is almost as if Ryan snaps back at someone defending Los Angeles. It's no secret that he dosent like it, and vents his frustrations of living in the fake society that Los Angeles is. He has trouble making friends there because everyone is so caught up in themselves "Boy you gotta love someone more than yourself...it's hard to find angels...". A very simple message, he could easily just say "I hate Los Angeles" and leave it at that. But instead, you get an incredibly well-thought out and well-written song telling you why.
  
  And that is the hidden greatness behind Lights and Sounds as a whole album. If only those "experts" and "critics" took the time to pay attention.

  Flag kch15on June 28, 2010   Link

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  General Comment:I think yellowcardrock's comments were right. I have heard this song since the album L & S was release but i was not able to appreciate it right away. Yes, I believe that every song composed by an artist, somehow, could be also interpreted by the listeners in their own way. I guess, it's about realizing how you survive living in a place or situation that you, yourself know that it isn't supposed to be. You know what's the difference between the life you had and the life you have but still that person is living in that place that he knew himself that the once he had live is better than the one he is living.

  Flag pochoyon September 24, 2009   Link

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  General Comment:I think its about Superman!

  Flag tkatwoodon August 25, 2007   Link

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  General Comment:I always thought he was talking about the entire world and not just a city. like he's been on earth for a while and the time has passed slowly and it gives him time to think about the rest of his life on earth. He also goes on to explain that the world has more evil than good by saying its a city of devils. but this song is so hard to interpret and i could be very wrong, but this is how i've always looked at it.

  Flag imtheleadon August 25, 2007   Link

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  General Comment:Incredible song. I agree that it was probably written about LA, but obviously can be related and applied to any other city. To me, it kind of is just like trying to break away from the influences people have on us and trying to find who we are. I love it.

  Flag basschickrockeron July 12, 2007   Link

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  General Comment:I can totally relate to this song. I always feel like I don't belong in the town I live in. Because most of the people are not my type of persons I would hang out with. And when I had a bad day at school or so, it really helps to sing this song with the volume on the highest.
  
  I think what BackHome21 said is true.

  Flag maybextomorrowon June 16, 2007   Link

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  General Comment:I think you guys should keep in mind that Yellowcard recorded some or most of this cd in New York... maybe they're referring City of Devils to New York while they're missing City of Angels, LA?

  Flag BackHome21on February 04, 2007   Link

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  General Comment:I really love this song. I think both yellowcardr0ck and jinx_me6 made very good points. its a wonderful song.

  Flag iluvothon February 01, 2007   Link

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  General Comment:I do love this song it's a clever contrast to city of angels calling it city of devils. plus the song rocks!!!

  Flag wolf cubon November 06, 2006   Link

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  General Comment:umm this is the last song i would even think of thinking of someone's race about, so wtf
  
  best yellowcard song. i never really noticed the city of devils in relation to LA.

  Flag painted_faces_frownon August 17, 2006   Link

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