Where
Lambert Hendricks & Ross Lyrics
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Had my first cold beer in a small town
Had my first kiss in a small town, that's where I'm from
Life is simple in a small town
There ain't no traffic in a small town
Singin' Alabama in a small town
Cause that's what I love
Sure ain't nothing like a small town
The whole world's gettin' smaller every day
Cause I can fit it in my pocket, man I wanna get away
Blasting down the back roads to my favourite country song
It's been a while, but I'm coming home
Sure ain't nothing like a small town
Cause you can breathe in a small town, alright!
Don't need no city, just chill the beer
I'm comin' home tonight, come get it now!
I'm gunna need your help on this one
C'mon now, don't be shy
I wanna hear you
Where you all from?
Where I'm from
Life is simple in a small town
Cause you can breathe in a small town
Sure ain't nothing like a small town
You can take the man out the country
But you'll never take the country out the man
The lyrics of Lambert Hendricks & Ross's song "Where" describe the simple pleasures of growing up and living in a small town. The singer reminisces about having his first cold beer and first kiss in a small town, and how life is uncomplicated without traffic and full of singing country songs like Alabama. The chorus emphasizes that there's nothing like a small town where you can breathe fresh air, like the whole world is getting smaller while small towns remain the same.
The second verse is about coming back home after a long time away, feeling drawn to the back roads and country music of his youth. The bridge of the song has the singer engaging with the audience, asking where they're all from and declaring that life is simple in a small town where you can breathe. The final line reminds us that even if you take someone out of the country, they'll still have those roots and values.
Overall, "Where" is a nostalgic celebration of small towns, where the pace of life is slower and the air is fresher, and where the simple pleasures of country music and cold beer are enough to make you happy.
Line by Line Meaning
Born and raised in a small town
My formative years were spent in a close-knit community
Had my first cold beer in a small town
Small towns are where I learned to enjoy simple pleasures, like a cold beer
Had my first kiss in a small town, that's where I'm from
My first romantic experiences were in the context of a small town
Life is simple in a small town
Small town living is characterized by uncomplicated routines
There ain't no traffic in a small town
Small towns are peaceful and not burdened by traffic
Singin' Alabama in a small town
I associate my small town with my favorite music
Cause that's what I love
I prefer simple pleasures, like country music
Sure ain't nothing like a small town
I have a deep appreciation for the unique qualities of small towns
Cause you can breathe in a small town, alright!
Small towns have fresh air and a relaxed pace of life that is invigorating
The whole world's gettin' smaller every day
The world feels smaller and more accessible due to technology
Cause I can fit it in my pocket, man I wanna get away
The ubiquity of technology can sometimes feel oppressive, and I crave an escape to simpler times
Blasting down the back roads to my favourite country song
I associate country music with a specific sense of freedom and unbridled expression
It's been a while, but I'm coming home
I have been away from my roots for some time but am returning to my small town
Don't need no city, just chill the beer
I don't need the stimulation and complexity of city life, just a chilled beer and my small town
I'm comin' home tonight, come get it now!
I am excited to return to my small town and am urging others to join me in celebrating this lifestyle
I'm gunna need your help on this one
I recognize that my small town origins may have certain cultural markers and am asking others for input
C'mon now, don't be shy
I am encouraging others to share their own small town experiences and cultures
I wanna hear you
I am genuinely interested in hearing others' perspectives
Where you all from?
I am asking others to share their own backgrounds with me
Where I'm from
I am personally from a small town
Life is simple in a small town
Small town living is characterized by uncomplicated routines
Cause you can breathe in a small town
Small towns have fresh air and a relaxed pace of life that is invigorating
Sure ain't nothing like a small town
I have a deep appreciation for the unique qualities of small towns
You can take the man out the country
Even if someone moves out of a rural area
But you'll never take the country out the man
The person will still be attached to their origins and their small town lifestyle
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jason Little
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