Gent Lyrics in English Diggy Dex , Linde Schöne

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In the city today

We don't think about tomorrow

Normally gray, but for us cloud-free

And the squares fill up

With the monsieurs and the mademoiselles

Who are carefree

Time for you, time for me

We're free now

Past the Meat House and right by the Rhine

The howling of the friars

Who soaked themselves in booze

Watched the rivers and

Said 'How beautiful, just like us'

Just like us

I was just asking myself

If these houses could talk

What would the stories be?

Who have they seen

And who left them again?

Who, who brought that magic to this city?

Or maybe

Is it you and me

That I roar in the cities and float on the waves

Full of you, wanna forget the pain

And time forgets us for a moment

And be with you

So far away

So close

And we just dive into the night

But the White Cat is closed

Not a problem

We'll just stroll on till daylight

And my hand's right where the palm of your hand is

After those ten years there's apparently much more left in the barrel

It's beautiful what roams around in our heads

And we watch

At the locals in Rococo

Who are there too, just like us

Just like us

Is it you and me

That I roar in the cities and float on the waves

Full of you, wanna forget the pain

And time forgets us for a moment

And be with you

So far away

So close

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SONG MEANING

Pack your curiosity and step into the cobblestoned charm of Ghent. In this dreamy duet, Diggy Dex and Linde Schöne wander through the Belgian city’s winding streets, letting its centuries-old buildings, lively squares, and riverside views wash away everyday worries. The song paints an in-the-moment adventure where tomorrow does not exist, the sky feels cloud-free, and the past whispers through brick façades that have seen countless stories. Amid the hum of locals, closed cafés, and the echo of church bells, the pair hold hands and drift through the night, celebrating the magic that people—not just places—bring to life.

Beneath the sightseeing lies a deeper journey: after ten years together, they rediscover how much more love still “sits in the barrel.” The city becomes a canvas for reflection on time, memory, and connection. By the end, Ghent is both far away and wonderfully close, a symbol of how shared experiences can make us feel weightless on the waves of the present while gently erasing pain from the past.

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