Snowbirds and Townies
Hit the Lights Lyrics
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When season has come
The snowbirds have crowded the nights.
And old townies are tired
Of their beaches and bars
Being packed so tight.
And bridges, and traffic, and inlets,
Are locked in their fight.
And on these boats,
Ride the hopes of working class boys,
Dreaming of girls, from far away points.
And better things. Like winter flings.
And longing after spring has sprung.
And they fly north when winter′s done.
And we get burned in summer's sun.
Fountains and fluorescent lights.
When season has come
The snowbirds have crowded the nights.
And young townies and tourists
Find unlikely love at first sight.
And swear that they′re never leaving
And that is their plight.
And on these boats,
Ride the hopes of working class boys,
Dreaming of girls, from far away points.
And better things. Like winter flings.
And longing after spring has sprung.
And they fly north when winter's done.
And we get burned in summer's sun.
This winter is lasting forever,
At least for tonight.
And I know that you′re never leaving,
Until your flight,
Takes you off,
And out of my arms,
And into the air,
So far from your charms,
That I can not bare,
Another year,
In this long forgotten beach town,
We once shared.
This winter is lasting forever,
At least for tonight.
And I know that you′re never
Leaving me again.
No, not again.
The lyrics of "Snowbirds and Townies" by Hit the Lights describe the clash of two worlds - the snowbirds, who are retired seniors that migrate to warmer regions during the winter months, and the townies, the local residents who are tired of the influx of tourists during the winter season. The song begins by setting the scene with images of fountains and fluorescent lights, and how the town changes when the snowbirds arrive. The townies feel a sense of frustration that their beaches and bars are being overrun by visitors, causing bridges and inlets to be locked in a fight.
The chorus reflects the hopes and dreams of working-class boys who are looking for love and better things, like winter flings, while longing for the arrival of spring. The snowbirds and townies find unlikely love at first sight, and both swear to never leave each other, but destiny leads them in different directions. The singer, who is a townie, is in love with a snowbird, but knows that their time together is limited until she flies back home. The lyrics express the fear of being left behind and the longing for a past that cannot be regained.
Overall, the song reflects the tension between the local residents and the snowbirds, as well as the search for love and better opportunities. It paints a picture of a small town that is transformed by the seasonal changes, and the emotional tolls that come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Fountains and fluorescent lights.
The arrival of the season is marked by the festive atmosphere of fountains and fluorescent lights.
When season has come
The changing of seasons indicates the arrival of tourists and snowbirds.
The snowbirds have crowded the nights.
The presence of snowbirds is felt heavily at night when people are out and about.
And old townies are tired
The old residents who have been living in the town for years are exhausted.
Of their beaches and bars
They are tired of their favourite hangout spots being overcrowded.
Being packed so tight.
Their usual leisurely pace of life is disrupted during the season.
And bridges, and traffic, and inlets,
The infrastructure of the town is put to the test during the season.
Are locked in their fight.
The environment is hostile due to overcrowding and traffic bottlenecks.
And on these boats,
The water is a common method of transportation.
Ride the hopes of working class boys,
Young men from the working class hope for better things in life.
Dreaming of girls, from far away points.
They dream of meeting girls from different places who are visiting the town.
And better things. Like winter flings.
They look forward to relationships and flings, especially during the winter season.
And longing after spring has sprung.
They yearn for the arrival of spring to end the winter months.
And they fly north when winter's done.
They leave the town when the winter season comes to an end.
And we get burned in summer's sun.
The locals bear the brunt of the hot summer season following the winter influx of tourists.
And young townies and tourists
The young town residents and visiting tourists experience new love during the season.
Find unlikely love at first sight.
They meet someone unexpectedly and fall in love immediately.
And swear that they're never leaving
They make promises to never leave each other's side.
And that is their plight.
Their situation is complicated by the fact that they come from different areas and their time together may be temporary.
This winter is lasting forever,
It feels like winter will never end.
At least for tonight.
At this moment in time, the winter feeling is overwhelming.
And I know that you're never leaving,
The artist is convinced that their partner will stay by their side.
Until your flight,
Their partner's departure is predetermined by their flight.
Takes you off,
The departure is taking place on an airplane.
And out of my arms,
The separation is a painful event.
And into the air,
The partner will take to the skies and into the distance.
So far from your charms,
The singer will miss their partner's irresistible qualities.
That I cannot bear,
The artist is overwhelmed with sadness and upset due to the separation.
Another year,
The wait will be long until the next time they meet.
In this long-forgotten beach town,
The singer's hometown, though significant to them, is overlooked by others.
We once shared.
The singer and their partner have shared many memories in this town.
Leaving me again.
The artist has experienced separation from their partner before and wants to avoid it.
No, not again.
The artist does not want to go through the pain of separation again.
Contributed by Charlie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
nnerrdy
Nah. I mean, if you're going to cover a Chris Carrabba song, sing it with feeling.
artdo mahardhika
please bring back my glorious past
Torspo Tuhoaja
Nice rendition, prefer the original tho. Nothing wrong with this one, just found it; love it!
Jimmie Arrington
I like this version but no one can do better than FSF.
5 Points
Not feeling it
Zack .Robinson
SECOND D:<
Nicholas Andrieu
FIRST!!
Joey Thompson
Um....
ProfoundHatredOfMan
Wow really sucks