His most recent work samples a diverse array of artists and sounds from UK pop singers (Marina & The Diamonds & Eliza Doolittle) to indie rock staples and upstarts (Death Cab for Cutie). The idiosyncrasy of the music is very fitting as Hoodie Allen is not your typical rapper. A self-described, college educated music nerd, Hoodie Allen embraces his individuality and promotes it as the main message in his hype-machine breakout “You Are Not A Robot” (2010). The future is bright for Hoodie Allen. He plans to continue providing the masses with feel-good music for a long time.
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Small Town
Hoodie Allen Lyrics
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She from a small town
High heels, tall shots
Make her fall down
Up late, now she running with the fast crowd
But she calls me every night before she pass out
I don't wanna waste my time with
Girls who lookin' for a place to stay
'Cause they came away from Long Island
I'ma try to make your mind up
I just wanna make you mine quick
But ever since I put you in my line-up
All I do is choke: Heimlich
Good girl in a bad dress
Ain't nothing really changed but your address
You in the Upper West Side
You were thinking other people
Would've never accepted all your assets?
I'm and you cash par
I'ma give you anything that you ask for
You a small town girl but you living in the city
So you always keep your heart near your passport
I don't know what's next for us
But every time I talk it's like I messed it up
People wanna tell me that I'm too honest
Walking on eggshells, two omelettes
And I know it's hard cause you left your town
Dad don't call like he let you down
You don't wanna talk when the sun is out
But if we get a little drunk, then it's all allowed
And the truth comes down, it's pouring pouring
Bout to drop bombs like Warren, Moon
Color of your skin be orange, orange
Aren't you the girl that I met last June?
So damn fun man, where the sheet go?
On vacation: Puerto Rico
Grand Theft Auto in your heart like Niko
Trying to meet your mother like I'm Jason Segel
Hoodie Allen's song "Small Town" tells the story of a small town girl who leaves home for the city to experience new things. She is portrayed as someone who likes to party and stay up late, and though she is part of the "fast crowd", she always calls Hoodie Allen before she passes out. The song focuses on Hoodie Allen's growing love for this girl, who he sees as a "good girl in a bad dress". He wants to make her his and give her everything she asks for, but he also acknowledges that it's hard for her to adjust to living in the city and leaving her small town behind.
As Hoodie Allen tries to win this girl over, he is aware of the potential pitfalls of relationships in the city. He doesn't want to waste his time with girls looking for a place to stay or who are only interested in him for his money. The lyrics convey his sincerity and honesty, but he is also aware that being too honest can cause problems, hence the line "walking on eggshells, two omelettes."
Line by Line Meaning
She in the city, but
She lives in the city now, but
She from a small town
She grew up in a small town
High heels, tall shots
Wearing high heels and drinking a lot
Make her fall down
Causes her to get drunk
Up late, now she running with the fast crowd
Stays out late and hangs out with people who live fast-paced lifestyles
But she calls me every night before she pass out
She calls me before passing out every night
I don't wanna waste my time with
I don't want to spend my time with
Girls who rolling they eyelids
Girls who are constantly rolling their eyes
Girls who lookin' for a place to stay
Girls who are looking for a place to live temporarily
'Cause they came away from Long Island
Because they moved from Long Island
I'ma try to make your mind up
I'll try to help you make a decision
I just wanna make you mine quick
I want to be with you as soon as possible
But ever since I put you in my line-up
But since I started dating you
All I do is choke: Heimlich
I can't seem to express myself properly
Good girl in a bad dress
A well-behaved girl dressed in a revealing outfit
Ain't nothing really changed but your address
Everything is the same except for where you live
You in the Upper West Side
You live in the Upper West Side of the city
You were thinking other people
You thought that other people wouldn't accept you
Would've never accepted all your assets?
Wouldn't have accepted everything that you have?
I'm and you cash par
You and I are on the same level financially
I'ma give you anything that you ask for
I'll buy anything for you
You a small town girl but you living in the city
You grew up in a small town but now live in the city
So you always keep your heart near your passport
You prioritize travel and adventure
I don't know what's next for us
I don't know what will happen in our relationship
But every time I talk it's like I messed it up
I feel like I always say the wrong thing
People wanna tell me that I'm too honest
Some people think I'm too straightforward
Walking on eggshells, two omelettes
I have to be careful what I say or I'll mess things up even more
And I know it's hard cause you left your town
I know it's difficult for you since you left your hometown
Dad don't call like he let you down
Your dad doesn't call you anymore and you feel abandoned
You don't wanna talk when the sun is out
You don't want to talk during the day
But if we get a little drunk, then it's all allowed
But it's okay to drink and talk at night
And the truth comes down, it's pouring pouring
And when the truth comes out, it's overwhelming
Bout to drop bombs like Warren, Moon
About to reveal some big secrets
Color of your skin be orange, orange
Your skin is tan
Aren't you the girl that I met last June?
Aren't you the girl I met the previous summer?
So damn fun man, where the sheet go?
You're so much fun, what happened to our relationship?
On vacation: Puerto Rico
We went on a vacation to Puerto Rico
Grand Theft Auto in your heart like Niko
You have a love for video games like Niko from Grand Theft Auto
Trying to meet your mother like I'm Jason Segel
I'm trying to make a good impression on your mother like Jason Segel's character in Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: PETER WALSH, PETER THOMAS WALSH, STEVEN MARKOWITZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
OhTekkers
Hoodie Allen <3
OhTekkers
Hoodie Allen <3
fanney
I love this song!!!!
Sadaxer
One of my favourite songs in the album <3
.sir nope
True fans know when his songs are so damn good, that buying his music becomes second nature. To support him in his ever blossoming career, is what we aim to do and should be the goal for everyone. So, everyone please don't download his music for free. The album is $5.00, which is less than what it should be. All support to Hoodie.
ZeNCantSnipe
This is one of the few albums i've actually bought. Hoodie is an amazing rapper.
melanie cummiskey
Watched him perform this over the weekend <3 love it
Kristen Dougan
I only found Hoodie about a month ago, love him! Listen to him all day while working
Ally Baltazar
I just fell in love with his music ❤
MPX_Player
I love Hoodie Alllen ! Keep on going ham !