This Town
Linney Lyrics
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The smell of your perfume still stuck in the air
It's Hard
Yesterday I thought I saw your shadow running round
It's funny how things never change in this old town
So far from the stars
And I want to tell you everything
And I remember everything
From when we were the children playing in this fairground
Wish I was there with you now
If the whole world was watching I'd still dance with you
Drive highways and byways to be there with you
Over and over the only truth
Everything comes back to you
I saw that you moved on with someone new
In the pub that we met he's got his arms around you
It's so hard
So Hard
And I want to tell you everything
The words I never got to say the first time around
And I remember everything
From when we were the children playing in this fairground
Wish I was there with you now
Cos if the whole world was watching I'd still dance with you
Drive highways and byways to be there with you
Over and over the only truth
Everything comes back to you
You still make me nervous when you walk in the room
Them butterflies they come alive when I'm next to you
Over and over the only truth
Everything comes back to you
And I know that it's wrong
That I can't move on
But there's something about you
If the whole world was watching I'd still dance with you
Drive highways and byways to be there with you
Over and over the only truth
Everything comes back to you
You still make me nervous when you walk in the room
Them butterflies they come alive when I'm next to you
Over and over the only truth
Everything comes back to you
(Everything comes back to you)
The song "This Town" by Linney reflects on the feeling of being stuck in a small town where nothing ever changes. The lyrics begin with the singer waking up alone, but with the smell of her lover's perfume still lingering in the air, evoking memories of the past. The line "It's funny how things never change in this old town" refers to the monotonous routine of living in a small town, where everything remains the same.
The theme of nostalgia is further emphasized in the chorus, where the singer remembers the past and wishes she was still with her lover. Despite the fact that she has moved on with someone else, the singer of the song still finds herself drawn to her former lover, highlighting the challenges of letting go of someone who was once a significant part of her life. The line "You still make me nervous when you walk in the room/Them butterflies they come alive when I'm next to you" further emphasizes these sentiments.
Overall, the song reflects the complexities of love and the struggle of moving on after a relationship ends. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has gone through a heartbreak and the burden of the past in their present lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking up to kiss you and nobody's there
Opening your eyes every morning and missing someone who's no longer present
The smell of your perfume still stuck in the air
The scent of someone you loved lingers even after they're gone
It's Hard
Moving on from a past love is painful
Yesterday I thought I saw your shadow running round
Moments that remind you of past love can still occur
It's funny how things never change in this old town
Even though time has passed, some things remain the same in one's hometown
So far from the stars
Being away from the ones we love can feel like being far from the stars
And I want to tell you everything
Holding onto unspoken words that were meant to be said to a past love
The words I never got to say the first time around
Regret for never expressing true feelings earlier
And I remember everything
Memories of past love remain vivid
From when we were the children playing in this fairground
Remembering happy times shared with a past love from childhood
Wish I was there with you now
Longing to be reunited with past love
If the whole world was watching I'd still dance with you
Despite others watching, the desire to be close to past love remains strong
Drive highways and byways to be there with you
The lengths one would go to be reunited with past love
Over and over the only truth
The persistent feeling of love that remains
Everything comes back to you
No matter how much time passes or how far apart, thoughts always come back to past love
I saw that you moved on with someone new
Realizing that past love has found happiness with someone else
In the pub that we met he's got his arms around you
Seeing past love with someone new in the place where we first met
And I know that it's wrong
Understanding that holding onto past love may not be healthy
That I can't move on
The difficulty in letting go of past love
But there's something about you
The way past love makes you feel is hard to shake off
You still make me nervous when you walk in the room
Feeling butterflies and nerves when past love is nearby
Them butterflies they come alive when I'm next to you
Just being near past love brings back strong emotions
Contributed by Taylor J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Your music and voice are insanely beautiful. Thank you Linney
Maya Osten
This cover gets me sooo emotional:( love your voice <3
Linney
alll the feels :)
thank you maya!!
Russell Alder
you're so awesome . everything you sing just melts my heart
keep up the terrific work ๐
Linney
Russell Alder your comments melt mine ๐๐
217_Gentlemen
Well done! Beautiful girl and a beautiful rendition of the song :)
Linney
you're very sweet :) thank you for watching :)
Gain Stage
Loved the vibe of this one different from your other covers! Going to share it around :)
Linney
Gain Stage thank you!! You've been so supportive! Means a lot.