Small Town
Hoodie Allen Lyrics


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She in the city, but
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 rolling they eyelids
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

Overall Meaning

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

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OhTekkers

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fanney

I love this song!!!!

Sadaxer

One of my favourite songs in the album <3

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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.

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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

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I just fell in love with his music ❤

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