This Town
Joe T. Johnson Lyrics
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I'm off to see the whole wide world
I'm off to see the wizard too
Do every thing that Dorothy won't do
I know I should have stayed at home tonight
There's nothing happening but something might
It's like a whirlpool and I get sucked in
This town is my town, my town
I'm through with their town
This town is my town, my town
This town's a fairground
One-two-three go!
One-two-three go!
I like the candyfloss and all the rides
And feeling inside out in my insides
I guess I'm fucking nearly everyone
Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever come
This town is my town, my town
I'm through with their town
This town is my town, my town
This town's a fairground
One-two-three go!
One-two-three go!
In Joe T. Johnson's song "This Town," the lyrics depict a small-town girl who is eager to explore the world beyond her hometown. She references the iconic story of Dorothy from "The Wizard of Oz," symbolizing her desire to experience things that are out of the ordinary and go beyond the confines of her familiar surroundings. The small town she comes from lacks excitement, and she acknowledges that she probably should have stayed home, but there's a glimmer of hope that something unexpected might happen. However, she feels trapped in a never-ending cycle, like a whirlpool that keeps bringing her back to where she started.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire to break free from the limitations of her town and embrace a sense of ownership and control over her life. She declares that this town is now hers, implying a reclaiming of her individuality and autonomy. The fairground metaphor further emphasizes this idea by highlighting the temporary nature of the town and the fleeting experiences it offers. The repeated refrain of "One-two-three go!" suggests a sense of urgency and readiness to leave and embark on new adventures.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I'm just a small town girl
I want you to understand that I come from a small town and have a humble background
I'm off to see the whole wide world
I'm eager to explore and experience everything the world has to offer
I'm off to see the wizard too
Like Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, I'm seeking adventure and something extraordinary
Do every thing that Dorothy won't do
I'm willing to take risks and do things that others may shy away from, just like Dorothy wouldn't
I know I should have stayed at home tonight
Deep down, I acknowledge that maybe I shouldn't have ventured out tonight
There's nothing happening but something might
Although it seems uneventful now, there's a possibility that something exciting could occur
It's like a whirlpool and I get sucked in
This town can be overwhelming and addictive, pulling me into its fast-paced and chaotic nature
Go round and round and back where I began
I find myself stuck in a cycle, always returning to where I started, unable to break free
This town is my town, my town
I have claimed this town as my own, it belongs to me
I'm through with their town
I'm done associating myself with the people and ways of their town
This town's a fairground
To me, this town resembles a lively fairground filled with excitement
One-two-three go!
I'm ready to embrace this new journey with enthusiasm and energy
I like the candyfloss and all the rides
I enjoy the simple pleasures and thrilling experiences this town offers, like fluffy cotton candy and amusement park rides
And feeling inside out in my insides
Being in this town makes me feel both exhilarated and emotionally vulnerable
I guess I'm fucking nearly everyone
Perhaps I'm engaging in casual relationships or encounters with many different people
Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever come
At times, I question whether I'll ever find genuine connection or settle down
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Written by: JACKSON
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