This Town
Marigo Bay Lyrics

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What does she have that didn't?
What does she give you that I couldn't?
Is it cause she's blonde?
Does she tell better jokes?
Is she better in bed?
Wait, I don't wanna know.

Do you take her to movies? Watch blacklist on Netflix till 3?

Or does she sing Sweet Caroline so much sweeter than me?
Does she make you laugh?
Cause I'll admit it was hard.
I guess those kinds of things really drove us apart.
Yeah I tried to hold on to something you didn't feel,
And I still I wonder quite often if any of it was real.

I've got so many questions,
But won't get a response.
Cause there's no thing like friendship once one has moved on.
And people keep saying I'm much better off,
But I can't shake the feeling of craving your love.

And I'll just be honest
I miss you sometimes
And the best of our moments
Can still make me cry
I still see your face
When I dream every night
And I talk in my sleep
So it's awkward at times.

But I'll put an end to this miserable song.
Cause honestly I could go on and on and on.

I'll just say this once and I'll put the pen down
Your love left the scars that are painting this town.

Overall Meaning

"These lyrics from Marigo Bay's song 'This Town' convey a sense of heartbreak, longing, and introspection as the singer reflects on a past relationship that has ended. The opening lines question what the new person in the ex-partner's life has that the singer didn't, highlighting feelings of insecurity and self-doubt. The mention of physical attributes like being blonde or skills like telling better jokes or being better in bed reflects the singer's attempts to understand why the relationship ended and if they lacked something essential.

As the lyrics progress, the singer wonders about the new dynamics in the ex-partner's life, such as going to movies, watching TV shows together, or singing favorite songs. There's a sense of nostalgia and yearning for the shared moments and laughter that used to fill their time together. The acknowledgment that trying to hold on to something the ex-partner didn't feel only drove them apart showcases the painful realization of unreciprocated love and effort in the relationship.

The chorus delves deeper into the singer's emotional turmoil, with a mix of acceptance and lingering pain. Despite being told that they are better off without the ex-partner, the singer admits to still craving their love and feeling the void left by their absence. The vulnerability in admitting to missing the ex-partner, reminiscing about the happy moments, and even dreaming of them at night adds layers to the emotional complexity of the lyrics.

In the final verse, the singer acknowledges the futility of prolonging the suffering through a 'miserable song,' expressing a desire to finally put an end to the emotional turmoil. The reference to scars painting the town symbolizes the lasting impact of the past relationship on the singer's present reality. The lyrics encapsulate a poignant journey of grappling with loss, longing for closure, and coming to terms with the scars left behind by a love that once defined a significant part of their life."

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Eloïse Lancsweert, Sam Bombeeck

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