Toronto 2014 – Caesar, Daniel


Sometimes it feels like it’s a dream

Everything is not as it seems

If only I could find a pair of glasses

To help me see the ones that who truly be

They live, and we sleep

Pray my days will never hit one

Take me far away from the sun

If only I could find a way through space-time

Back to when I was happy being me

They live and leave

I can hear the bells ringing, reminding us why

We’re still here singing, it’s Father Time

Stuck in this matrix

Living a lie

I’m not afraid to die

Take me back to 2014

Saw a pic this morning

Far along the journey

The future was alluring

On the other side of TVs

Hoping that they see me

But they already see me

At least, that’s how I see things

Isn’t it funny how the time flies?

Like a G5 jet in turbulence

But we gonna make it home tonight, alright, alright

Alright, alright

My misery is boring

Finally feel confident

Yes, that’s an accomplishment

Many more commas to get

I can hear the bells ringing, reminding us why

We’re still here singing, it’s Father Time

Stuck in this matrix

Living a lie

I’m not afraid to die

You know it’s Stockholm, long road, London, you can’t even reach me

Just know whenever you need me, we’ll figure it out

Look up, and you’ll see me, and I’ll be around

‘Cause when I’m home, I’m lost, let’s go

Make it look easy

Oh, take it easy on me

It’s still my city, it’s still my city

Reflecting on Time and Identity

“Toronto 2014” by Caesar and Daniel is a soulful meditation on nostalgia, change, and personal growth. The lyrics evoke a yearning for simpler times, as the narrator reminisces about the past, particularly the year 2014, when happiness felt more accessible. The song’s references to dreams, illusions, and the desire for clarity suggest an inner struggle to distinguish authenticity from pretense, both in oneself and in others.

Escaping the Present, Embracing the Journey

The track explores the concept of time as both a relentless force and a source of perspective. Lyrics about “Father Time” and being “stuck in this matrix” reflect a sense of being trapped by expectations and societal norms. Yet, there is also resilience—a refusal to be afraid of change or even mortality. The mention of cities like Stockholm and London adds a cosmopolitan, transient layer, highlighting the complexities of finding one’s place in the world while holding onto one’s roots.

Song Credits

Songwriters: Caesar, Daniel
Release Year: Not specified
Label: Not specified


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