Small Town Boy
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I love a small town, Montana bar
I love an old hand-me-down acoustic guitar
In the hands of a good 'ole country boy playing Grandpa's favorite songs
I love it when beer's a dollar fifty cents
And I got change to play a little but of pool with my friends
And the ceiling's covered up with dollar bills that people sign their name and date on
I can drink and laugh and smoke with all the ranchers and cowpoke
And all the hunting, fishing, always wishing they were in the woods folk
Raise up a glass
Grab a buddy or two and just tell them
I love drinking with you
The local ranches put theirs brands up on the bar
Right outside the door the scenery could be put on a postcard
If the weatherman is honest, in either June, July, or August we'll have some snow storms
There's little kids and a dog wandering around the place
Mounted on the walls are bulls and bucks and local license plates
They put the jukebox in the corner and it only costs a quarter to put a smile on your face
I can drink and laugh and smoke with all the ranchers and cowpoke
And all the hunting, fishing, always wishing they were in the woods folk
Raise up a glass
Grab a buddy or two and just tell them
I love drinking with you
When I need a shake-a-day and a worn down dance floor
When a cold beer and a burger is all I'm looking for
We grow the best beef and the dancing's up to par
All the people around here hang their hats on playing and working hard
So we can drink and laugh and smoke with all the ranchers and cowpoke
And all the hunting, fishing, always wishing they were in the woods folk
Raise up a glass
Grab a buddy or two and just tell them




I love drinking with you
I love drinking with you

Overall Meaning

The song "Small Town Boy" by Law is an ode to the simplicity and charm of small-town life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the singer's love for a small Montana bar, where he finds comfort and joy in the familiar sights and sounds. The mention of an old hand-me-down acoustic guitar highlights the importance of music in this small community, particularly the timeless country songs that connect generations. The singer relishes in the affordable prices of beer and the opportunity to play pool with friends while surrounded by a unique cultural artifact—the ceiling covered in dollar bills signed by patrons.


Line by Line Meaning

I love a small town, Montana bar
I have an affection for the cozy atmosphere of a local bar in a small town in Montana


I love an old hand-me-down acoustic guitar
I have a fondness for the sentimental value and rustic charm of an inherited acoustic guitar


In the hands of a good 'ole country boy playing Grandpa's favorite songs
When a talented country boy plays his grandfather's cherished songs, it creates a nostalgic and heartwarming experience


I love it when beer's a dollar fifty cents
I appreciate the affordability of beer priced at only one dollar and fifty cents


And I got change to play a little but of pool with my friends
Having extra money allows me to enjoy a friendly game of pool with my friends


And the ceiling's covered up with dollar bills that people sign their name and date on
The bar's ceiling acts as a canvas for patrons to leave their mark by signing their names and dates on dollar bills


I can drink and laugh and smoke with all the ranchers and cowpoke
I am able to indulge in drinks, laughter, and smoking in the company of ranchers and cowboys


And all the hunting, fishing, always wishing they were in the woods folk
Joining the company of those who enjoy hunting and fishing, there is a shared desire to be in the great outdoors


Raise up a glass
Let's raise our glasses in a toast


Grab a buddy or two and just tell them
Get hold of a couple of friends and express to them


I love drinking with you
I sincerely enjoy the experience of drinking with you


The local ranches put theirs brands up on the bar
The nearby ranches proudly display their brands on the bar


Right outside the door the scenery could be put on a postcard
The picturesque scenery outside the door is so beautiful that it could be captured on a postcard


If the weatherman is honest, in either June, July, or August we'll have some snow storms
Assuming the weather forecast is accurate, it is likely to experience snowstorms during the months of June, July, or August


There's little kids and a dog wandering around the place
Young children and a playful dog can be seen roaming around the establishment


Mounted on the walls are bulls and bucks and local license plates
The walls are adorned with displays of bull and deer trophies along with license plates from the local area


They put the jukebox in the corner and it only costs a quarter to put a smile on your face
Placing the jukebox in the corner allows it to be easily accessible, and for just a quarter, it can bring joy to anyone's face


When I need a shake-a-day and a worn down dance floor
During moments when I desire a dose of excitement and a dance floor showing signs of wear and tear


When a cold beer and a burger is all I'm looking for
At times when all I desire is a refreshing beer and a satisfying burger


We grow the best beef and the dancing's up to par
We take pride in producing superior quality beef and ensuring that the dancing meets high standards


All the people around here hang their hats on playing and working hard
The people in this community strongly value their dedication to both leisure and hard work


So we can drink and laugh and smoke with all the ranchers and cowpoke
Hence, we have the opportunity to enjoy drinks, laughter, and smoking in the company of ranchers and cowboys


And all the hunting, fishing, always wishing they were in the woods folk
Additionally, we find ourselves among people who frequently engage in hunting and fishing and constantly yearn to be immersed in the natural environment


Raise up a glass
Let's raise our glasses in a toast


Grab a buddy or two and just tell them
Get hold of a couple of friends and express to them


I love drinking with you
I sincerely enjoy the experience of drinking with you


I love drinking with you
I genuinely derive pleasure from sharing a drink with you




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Written by: Tanner Laws

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Ivana Martinovic

Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry

You leave in the morning with everything you own in a little black case
Alone on a platform, the wind and the rain on a sad and lonely face

Mother will never understand why you had to leave
But the answers you seek will never be found at home
The love that you need will never be found at home

Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away

Pushed around and kicked around, always a lonely boy
You were the one that they'd talk about around town as they put you down

And as hard as they would try they'd hurt to make you cry
But you never cried to them, just to your soul
No, you never cried to them, just to your soul

Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away (Crying to your soul)
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You leave in the morning with everything you own in a little black case
Alone on a platform, the wind and the rain on a sad and lonely face

Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
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Juan

To your soul
To your soul
Cry
Cry
Cry

You leave in the morning with everything you own in a little black case
Alone on a platform, the wind and the rain on a sad and lonely face

Mother will never understand why you had to leave
But the answers you seek will never be found at home
The love that you need will never be found at home

Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away

Pushed around and kicked around, always a lonely boy
You were the one that they'd talk about around town as they put you down

And as hard as they would try they'd hurt to make you cry
But you never cried to them, just to your soul
No, you never cried to them, just to your soul

Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away (crying to your soul)
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away (crying to your soul)
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away (crying to your soul)
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away

Cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry

Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry
Cry, boy, cry, boy, cry

You leave in the morning with everything you own in a little black case
Alone on a platform, the wind and the rain on a sad and lonely face

Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away

Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away
Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away



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Atom Heart Mother

I use to listen to this with my dad while we drove endlessly on the highway...such a good memory to be born on the 80's...

Lizzylu46

Ben Dodd lol!!

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Frank Goetz

RIP Steve Bronski
Your songs have meant a lot to so many.
You sure made a difference!

Mica

Jimmy Somerville is now sole living member... Steve died, Larry Steinbachek as well...

Jeff Dargan

So sad. His legacy lives on though, RIP

Lee Saunders

how did the other members die?

Azarack Nargothrond

@Lee Saunders Larry Steinbachek died in 2017 due a cancer. Steve Bronski perished in 2021. The apartment where he lived caught fire.

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Malek Benitez

No wonder why the 80s are the best, music pop was futurist and so electronic. Proud to be born in the 80s.

Robert

I was born in the 80s but wish I was born in 50s/60s/70s so I could have experienced it properly

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