Old Town
John Maus Lyrics
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you have to go back home to your old town
to your old town
when the traffic light makes you frown
you have to go back home to your old town
to your old town
and familiar streets waiting for you
in the old town
The lyrics of John Maus's song Old Town convey a sense of nostalgia and homesickness. The singer paints a picture of a city that is noisy, crowded, and overwhelming, where traffic lights bring frustration and stress. When faced with such an environment, the solution is to return to one's roots and find solace in their old town, where the sound of wind blowing through the grass and the familiarity of the streets offer comfort and a sense of belonging.
The lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and evoke a deep emotional response in the listener. They remind us of the importance of our past and our connection to the places we come from. They suggest that no matter how far we may wander, our old town will always be a part of us and a source of comfort.
Overall, the lyrics of Old Town capture the universal experience of feeling lost in a complex and fast-paced world, and the longing to return to a simpler time and place that feels like home.
Line by Line Meaning
when the city gets you down
When the exhaustion of the city life weighs you down
you have to go back home to your old town
It becomes necessary to retreat to the comfort of your hometown
to your old town
Back to the place where you truly belong
when the traffic light makes you frown
When the hustle and bustle of city traffic starts to annoy you
the sound of wind blowing through the grass
The therapeutic sound of wind blowing through the familiar surroundings
and familiar streets waiting for you
The old streets that hold memories and stories of your life wait for you in your old town
in the old town
In the place where you were raised and find solace
Contributed by Miles P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.