This Town
Marah Lyrics


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I've been around
This town, this town
I know it up and down
I've got a mother in the ground
And enemies surroundin' every corner

I remember you
Yes I do, Yes I do
You were a pistol
Pointin' up
You been paralyzed by luck




‘Till you were out shakin' a cup
There on the corner

Overall Meaning

The song "This Town" by Marah is a deep reflection on the singer's experiences living in a small town. The lyrics are about the singer's familiarity with the town, as well as how the town has changed and how he has changed with it. The first verse talks about how the singer has been around the town for a long time and how he knows everything about it. He also mentions that he has a mother who has passed away and that there are enemies lurking around every corner. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for how life can be difficult and full of challenges.


The second verse is about the singer's memories of a person he used to know. He remembers them as being a "pistol" and "paralyzed by luck" which suggests that this person was full of potential but struggled to make the most of it. The singer mentions that this person was eventually reduced to begging on the street corner. This underscores the tough realities of life in a small town, where opportunities can be scarce and people can fall on hard times.


Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the ups and downs of life in a small town. It captures both the nostalgia and the harsh realities of such a place. Through the lyrics, the singer is able to convey a sense of familiarity with the town as well as a sense of alienation and struggle.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been around
I've spent a lot of time here in this town.


This town, this town
I'm referring to this specific town that I'm familiar with.


I know it up and down
I'm very familiar with every street and corner of this town.


I've got a mother in the ground
My mother has passed away and is buried here in this town.


And enemies surroundin' every corner
I have a lot of people who dislike me or wish me harm in this town.


I remember you
I haven't forgotten about you.


Yes I do, Yes I do
I'm reiterating that I still remember you.


You were a pistol
You were very lively and energetic.


Pointin' up
You had a lot of potential and aspirations.


You been paralyzed by luck
You've been held back or sidelined due to unforeseeable circumstances.


‘Till you were out shakin' a cup
You resorted to begging on the street to make a living.


There on the corner
You were specifically begging on a street corner.




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Written by: DAVID BIELANKO, SERGE BIELANKO

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