Lyric

The night breeze moves the curtain slow

I sit down on my tiny balcony

Through the steam rising from my cup

Buildings breathe like scattered stars

Worn-out sneakers at my feet

Guess I walked a lot today

Somewhere far, a voice says “congrats”

Flickering like another light

It’s funny how instead of lonely

My chest feels a little warm

This nameless kind of night

Gently pushes me forward

All the sparkle in this city

Tonight belongs to me

Under my window, blooming bright

Bouquets made of light, I hold them close

Happy birthday to my heartbeat

Moving in a rhythm no one owns

Into this empty sky, I softly

Light a quiet celebration

Lights in rooms I’ll never know

Each one holding a story

Someone’s crying, someone’s laughing

Making it through today

Even dreams that weren’t chosen

Shine up here somehow

Every time I look down

The world waves back at me

All the sparkle in this city

Tonight belongs to me

Every single little light

Whispers, “You’re okay”

Lonely night turns into magic

Neon wrapping round my heart

Even if no one celebrates me

I’m still standing here

If tomorrow feels uncertain

Just remember this night

That far-off shining city

Has always been on your side

All the sparkle in this city

Tonight belongs to me

Like I gathered every holiday

And kept them just for myself

Happy birthday to my heartbeat

Drumming out the days ahead

Even loneliness is a gift

Wrapped in city lights

At the bottom of my cup

I drink the lukewarm hope

Before I start walking again

I slip this light into my pocket

All the sparkle in this city

Tonight belongs to me