[Lyric] Ancient History Shares a Knowing Smile (Fletcher Gull)

[Verse 1]
The officers are getting out
It's sink or swim or be found out
Watch the last light clip the buildings
Strangers loading into cabs
Shooting glances under wraps
Passing judgement on the subway

[Chorus]
And the city smiles on you
With the lessons of the world
That the brokers and the banks can't make the grade with
Memories unchanging in the dark
All of these places will leave a mark
The world feels lighter as the clouds begin to part
And ancient history shares a knowing smile

[Verse 2]
Girls are playing mental games
And men are fighting to be saved
Getting fucked up on the weekend
Starting fights and making love
Trading cigarettes for hugs
Bouncers tell them when to move on
[Chorus]
And the city smiles on you
With the treasures of the world
That the motorcycle gangs can't deal or trade in
Memories unchanging in the dark
All of these places will leave a mark
Pick up the pieces of lost dreams
Give them all a new name and meaning
But things will change for broken hearts
Pray time will fill your empty blocks
The world feels lighter now and you can breathe a sigh
'Cause ancient history shares a knowing smile