Away
Amy Martin Lyrics
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I suppose it's a nice little town
If you like nice little towns
But I don't
Everybody knows your name here
At the school, the church, the bar
They've known who you are
I'm gonna get away
I'm gonna get away
Yeah, watch me
Walking down the street in Polo, South Dakota
It's like being on TV
Everybody wants to see
In the song "Away" by Amy Martin, the singer describes her hometown of Polo, South Dakota as a nice little town. However, she does not share the same affinity as others towards the place as she has grown up there and everyone knows everything about her. The song talks about the small-town mentality, where people tend to involve themselves in others' lives, and Amy Martin wants to get away from that. She feels the need to break free and experience new things.
The lyrics depict the feelings of many people who have grown up in small towns and want to explore the world outside. They feel like they are caught in a bubble where everyone knows them and their business. However, while people may love their hometowns and the sense of community it brings, some may feel stifled and suffocated by it. The song echoes this need to break free and experience something new.
Overall, "Away" by Amy Martin is a song about the desire to break free from the small-town mentality and experience new things.
Contributed by Adeline J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.