the city by the bay

(Chorus)
The city by the bay, the city by the bay,
Long sought refuge, yet found dismay,
In the city by the bay, where dreams decay,
No solace found, in the city by the bay.

(Verse 1)
A wanderer's path led to these shores,
In search of peace, but found no doors,
Grace Cathedral, a beacon of faded light,
Yet salvation eludes, in the depths of night.

(Chorus)
The city by the bay, the city by the bay,
Long sought refuge, yet found dismay,
In the city by the bay, where dreams decay,
No solace found, in the city by the bay.

(Verse 2)
From Twin Peaks' heights, a tear-stained view,
As the city below, fades fast into blue,
Lost in the maze of streets and despair.
The city's embrace, a burden to bear.

(Chorus)
The city by the bay, the city by the bay,
Long sought refuge, yet found dismay,
In the city by the bay, where dreams decay,
No solace found, in the city by the bay.

(Verse 3)
He hoped they'd accept him, just as he was,
No need to prove, no need to pause,
But the city's heart was harsh and tough,
And his dreams were not enough.

(Conclusion)
In the city by the bay, where shadows reign,
A soul adrift, in the sea of pain,
Yet the poor heart yearns for a gleam of light,
In the city by the bay, where dreams take flight.