Town
Greg A. Lyrics
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Without any sound
She saw her opening
Out of this whiskey town
She wandered every night
On the outskirts of hell
She sat there on her knees
Until her prayers were found
So she could finally sleep
She saw the sunrise creep
from off her dreams
She sat parked in her car
Til the frost thawed out
She waited for the liquor
To finally wear out
She wandered every night
On the outskirts of hell
She sat there on her knees
Until her prayers were found
She drank until it was three
So she could finally sleep
She saw the sunrise creep
from off her dreams
She took her little life back
The day she finally called out
She never did look back
Upon that whiskey town
She stopped wandering the night
On the outskirts of hell
She stood there on her feet
Cause her prayers were found
She drank until it was three
So she could finally sleep
She saw the sunrise creep
from off her dreams
The song "Town" by Greg A. portrays the nostalgia and longing of returning home to a shore town. The opening lines "Came out of a shore town, Whole lot of working-class people around, Tied to the machine, Blue collar bandage on American dreams" set the tone for the rest of the song. It highlights the environment of the shore town, where people work hard and are tied to their jobs. The blue-collar jobs are the bandage for the American dreams, signifying that people work hard to make ends meet and keep their dreams alive. The singer contemplates the journey of growing up in a beachside town, which is characterized by the ocean breeze on Main Street, the cycling adventures on a ten-speed bicycle, and the tunes of Bruce Springsteen. The lyrics "had holes in my pockets and dirt on my jeans" illustrate the financial struggles and the hard work that the people of the town have to put in to make ends meet.
Throughout the song, the singer thinks back to their hometown and reflects on how much they miss it. The lyrics "See the places you roamed, Wish a part could've stayed" convey the feeling of homesickness and longing to go back to the town they grew up in. The mention of "Teenage hearts fade away" signifies that despite growing up and leaving the town, the memories and emotions associated with it never fade. The last verse talks about the city streets being alive and the noise bubbling from below, portraying the contrast between the busy city and the quiet shore town.
Line by Line Meaning
Came out of a shore town
I am from a coastal town and grew up around hardworking people with modest ambitions.
Whole lot of working class people around
The people in my town were primarily blue-collar workers.
Tied to the machine
The people in my town were burdened with the weight of their daily jobs and responsibilities.
Blue collar bandage on American dreams
Despite the struggles, the people in my town clung to the hope and promise of the American dream.
The ocean breeze on Main Street
The fresh sea air permeates the streets of my town.
Moves my ten speed
I ride my bike through town, feeling the wind in my hair.
Listening to Springsteen
I'm a fan of Bruce Springsteen's music, which speaks to the experiences of growing up in a working-class town.
Had holes in my pockets and dirt on my jeans
I didn't have much growing up, but I wore my humble upbringing with pride.
Shore town
Once again referencing the coastal community where I'm from.
When you go home
Reflecting on the experience of revisiting my hometown after leaving for a period of time.
See the places you roamed
Exploring the familiar streets and landmarks that I know so well.
Wish a part could've stayed
Feeling nostalgic and longing for the simple, youthful days of my past.
Teenage hearts fade away
Acknowledging the inevitability of time passing and the fleeting nature of youth.
I didn't want to leave
Despite my ambitions, leaving my hometown was difficult and bittersweet.
Bay bridges setting scene for
The bridges leading into the city represent the gateway to a new and exciting chapter in my life.
Big city fantasies
Dreams and aspirations of making it big in the city.
The city streets are alive
The energy and vibrancy of the city is palpable.
The noise bubbling up from below
The sound of the city's activity is constant and pervasive.
Lying awake
Unable to sleep, consumed by thoughts of the city.
Take me where I belong
Feeling a strong connection to the city, as though it is where I am meant to be.
Where the evening's a shore for the day
Finding solace and comfort in the city, just as I did as a child in my coastal hometown.
When you go home
Reiterating the importance of returning to one's roots and remembering where they came from.
See the places you roamed
Reflecting on the familiar sights and sounds of one's hometown.
Wish a part could've stayed
Feeling a sense of longing for the past, for simpler and more innocent times.
Teenage hearts fade away
Realizing that the carefree days of youth are fleeting and cannot be recaptured.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Gregory Artavia
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Chuck Morris
Quite a visionary! Rock on Greg...
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its my dream to built a model city.
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