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Martha Hill Lyrics

My mama always did her best for me
Despite the challenges, my mother always put forth her best effort to take care of me.

I grew up on a quiet street
During my childhood, I lived in a peaceful and calm neighborhood.

Straight out of school up the woods barefeet
After finishing school, I would wander into the woods without any shoes on.

Having a smoke down the shop discreet
Occasionally, I would sneak off to the store to have a quiet smoke without anyone noticing.

I wasn't bad but I wasn't that good
I wasn't necessarily a bad person, but I also wasn't exceptionally well-behaved.

I didn't always do the things I should
There were times when I neglected to do the right things that I knew I should have done.

Too loud too proud too rude
I possessed a tendency to be excessively loud, overly confident, and occasionally impolite.

Full speed ahead down a dead end route.
I charged forward recklessly without considering the potential consequences, often leading to dead-end situations.

And I don't wanna change
I have no desire to fundamentally alter myself.

When I first left, home wasn't somewhere I could place
Immediately after leaving home, I struggled to find a sense of belonging or familiarity.

Now I'm on the train from Glasgow over to the west coast hey yeah
Currently, I find myself traveling by train from Glasgow to the west coast, embracing new experiences.

Walking down the street man I know every beat and face
As I stroll through the street, I am familiar with the rhythm and faces of the people I encounter.

Bring my memories round and round like a mixtape
My memories constantly resurface, playing in my mind like a nostalgic mixtape.

You tell me
You express your thoughts or feelings to me.

You've been gone for so long why don't you stay a while?
Considering your extended absence, why not spend some time here?

I miss carrying on like I was just a child.
I long for the carefree nature and freedom of behaving like a child.

Something about you makes me wish that I wasn't me.
There is a certain quality in you that makes me desire to escape from my own identity.

I tell you
I convey to you.

If I sit here a while will you just talk to me
Will you engage in conversation with me if I remain here for a time?

I need time to remember what I'm doing here
I require some time to recollect the purpose or reason behind my presence in this place.

Something about you makes me wish that I wasn't me.
There is a certain quality in you that makes me wish I could be someone other than myself.

I took a trip to the end of the street
I ventured to the furthest point of the street.

I've been known for being indiscrete
It is a known fact that I have a tendency to be rash or careless in my actions.

Felt to me like I'd been gone for a week
To me, it felt as if I had been away for a whole week.

But I was back home in time for my tea.
However, I managed to return home in time to have my evening meal.

I had dreams of being far away
I possessed aspirations of being in a distant place or pursuing different endeavors.

Making my path in a different way
Carving out my own unique path, distinct from the conventional route.

Sometimes it's hard to appreciate
At times, it can be challenging to fully value or recognize.

The things you have till they're gone away
One often fails to cherish the things they possess until those things are no longer present.