She Sets The City On Fire – Gavin DeGraw
I thought, at first, that it was a despondent love song, either relishing in the past experience or a petty announcement of the woman’s appeal. New York City seemed like a backdrop to the message. I never really listened, since NYC didn’t really mean anything to me then. Now I see that the song, in my opinion, is comparing the atmosphere of being with someone special to the all-encompassing depth and uniqueness of each block in NYC. It’s so easy to get lost in such a city as the burning passion of existence burns through the darkest nights, with the brightest blend of red, orange, and golden yellow. The acoustic version brings out the most emotion, I think. Here, through the chords, I feel more connected to the song on a vibratory level, as I play guitar myself. (brb gonna go learn that song real quick) It’s more than just a good song, it makes me want to pick up an instrument. It invokes the sense of creative expression in others by simply being awesome.
