We Are The Way We Are

We are gray like the sidewalks, old like the sidewalks, wiser now
 We are tall like the buildings, strong like the buildings, skyward bound
 Who am I to be?
 Anything other than the city in me?
 We are the way we are
 We are the way we are
 We ran away from where we couldn't stay
 We are the way we are
 We are the way we are
 Who would I be without this city beneath my feet?
 We grow green like the tree's here, we'll always be here
 With or without leaves
 Let's travel deep like the subway, far like the subway,
 Far away from what we know
 Who am I to be?
 Anything other than the city in me?
 We are the way we are
 We are the way we are
 We ran away from where we couldn't stay
 We are the way we are
 We are the way we are
 Who would I be without this city beneath my feet?
 Come here, towards all the bright lights, I'll be your night light, trust me
 Don't go, don't let yourself down, know that right now, this is all yours