Oh how I hate this town
Isak strand Lyrics

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I remember long time ago
When my brain didn't overflow
With thoughts of you and you and me
And all the things we'll never be

I remember long time ago you said baby
I love you so
And it was real

So real
And the street I walk today it's a street that's got Nothing to say to me
Nothing that's real

I used to run away but I think I'm here to stay
So hear me say

Oh how I hate this town
Oh how I hate this town
Oh how I hate you

Two years ago or maybe three you said baby
You said to me
That always and forever don't seem so far away
Driving down those old blocks
And shouting from the rooftops
Always and forever got nothing more to say

And the street I walk today
It's a street that's got nothing to say to me
Nothing that's real

I used to run away but I think I'm here to stay
So hear me say

Oh how I hate this town

Oh how I hate this town
Oh how I hate you

Overall Meaning

The song "Oh how I hate this town" by Isak Strand seems to be a reflection on lost love and a sense of feeling trapped in a place that holds nothing but painful memories. The opening lines set the tone of nostalgia and regret, where the singer remembers a time when they didn't have the burden of thoughts about their lost love. The lyrics "And all the things we'll never be" conveys a sense of loss and unfulfilled dreams. The singer reminisces the time when the other person was still present and the love they shared was palpable. However, as time passed and the relationship fell apart, the singer feels disconnected from everything in this place, even the streets they walk on don't hold any meaning.

The lyrics "I used to run away but I think I'm here to stay" shows a sense of acceptance that things have changed and even though the singer hates being in this town where the memories of lost love linger, they have come to terms that this place is where they belong. The repetition of "Oh how I hate this town, Oh how I hate you" highlights the bitterness the singer feels towards their past, their significant other and the town they reside in. It's a sad reflection on a love that didn't last and the struggles of moving on.

Line by Line Meaning

I remember long time ago
Looking back into the past

When my brain didn't overflow
Before my head was filled with thoughts

With thoughts of you and you and me
With memories of us

And all the things we'll never be
And the dreams we never realized

I remember long time ago you said baby
Recalling past conversations

I love you so
You once loved me

And it was real
Your love was genuine

So real
It was true

And the street I walk today it's a street that's got Nothing to say to me
The town I live in feels empty and meaningless

Nothing that's real
There's nothing authentic about this place

I used to run away but I think I'm here to stay
I thought about leaving, but I'm staying now