abilene
Hamilton IV George Lyrics
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Prettiest town I've ever seen
Women there don't treat you mean
In Abilene, my Abilene
I sit alone most every night
Watch those trains roll out of sight
Wish that they were carryin' me
Abilene, Abilene
Prettiest town I've ever seen
Women there don't treat you mean
In Abilene, my Abilene
Crowded city, there ain't nothin' free
Nothin' in this town for me
Wish to the lord that I could be
In Abilene, sweet Abilene
Abilene, Abilene
Prettiest town I've ever seen
Women there don't treat you mean
In Abilene, my Abilene
Women there don't treat you mean
In Abilene, my Abilene
The song "Abilene" by George Hamilton IV is a nostalgic tune about the singer's longing for his hometown, Abilene. The lyrics describe the beauty of the town and the kindness of its women, painting a picture of a place where the singer felt loved and accepted. He contrasts this with the crowded and unforgiving city where he currently resides, where there is "nothin' free" and nothing for him. The repetition of the phrase "Abilene, my Abilene" emphasizes the singer's deep attachment to his hometown and his desire to return to it.
The song is a testament to the powerful emotions that can be evoked by a place of origin. It speaks to a universal human experience of homesickness and the longing for a sense of belonging. The contrast between the two places in the song also highlights the importance of community and how it can shape a person's experience of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Abilene, Abilene
Abilene, the town which is being talked about, is Abilene.
Prettiest town I've ever seen
According to the singer, Abilene is the most beautiful town he has ever seen.
Women there don't treat you mean
The women in Abilene are kind and do not treat anyone poorly, according to the singer's experience.
In Abilene, my Abilene
The singer clearly loves Abilene and wishes to return there.
I sit alone most every night
The singer spends his nights alone and possibly contemplating his past experiences in Abilene.
Watch those trains roll out of sight
The character spends his time simply watching the trains leave and possibly wishing he could leave as well.
Wish that they were carryin' me
The singer wishes he could be leaving with those trains and heading back to Abilene.
Back to Abilene, my Abilene
The singer wishes he could go back to Abilene and suggests that it is his home.
Crowded city, there ain't nothin' free
Where the singer is currently located is a busy city, and everything one needs is expensive and has a price tag.
Nothin' in this town for me
The place that the singer is has nothing for him to enjoy or keep him occupied.
Wish to the lord that I could be
The singer prays to God, wishing that he could be somewhere else, particularly in Abilene.
In Abilene, sweet Abilene
The singer once again states that Abilene is their preferred place and seems to associate positive feelings with it.
Women there don't treat you mean
The singer repeats the idea that the women in Abilene are kind and don't mistreat people.
In Abilene, my Abilene
Again, the singer suggests that Abilene is his home and expresses a desire to return.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Gibson, John Loudermilk, Lester Brown
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