1) Open Mouth i… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands/artists with this name:
1) Open Mouth is a band from Chicago Illinois. Married Couple D & C Baker have this to say about their music: "This music is for the love of nature and your everyday surroundings that go un-noticed. We suggest and support, going into the middle of a thick forest and getting yourself lost. Stay up late and watch the stars move and form. Watch how clouds gather above lakes on a cooled autumn day. Stand in the middle of the street, with nothing but your clothes on your back, during a thunderstorm. Listen to the wind. Watch the birds chase each other in the sky. Collect rocks beside riverbeds. Collect sticks and logs. Build your own things, make your own things.. Everything do on your own. Rely on you, and your own ambition to get whatever you want out of your life. Take in and feel just how great things can be when you simply just let go.." - http://www.myspace.com/openmouthband
2) Open Mouth is the solo project of lovely Seymour Glass, frontman of Miss Black America. Open Mouth has just released a debut album 'Import / Export' on R*E*P*E*A*T Records in May 2007.
This Town
Open Mouth Lyrics
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I wasn't born here, but I'll die here all the same
There's no defeat but self-defeat
I'll know they've won
With the taste of disappointment
When I've chewed off my own tongue
We'll never claim back half as much as this town steals
It's never the shame
You suffer a name
You burn with the iniquity
They'll never take that fire away from me
The town I come from rigged all process from the off
Sometimes it's healthiest to hate the thing you love
Our execution, although bloodless, will be ritual
I'm proud of where I come from
But the feeling isn't mutual
We'll never claim back half as much as this town steals
No walking heart attack can tell you how that feels
It's never the shame
You suffer a name
You burn with the iniquity
They'll never take that fire away from me.
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The lyrics of "This Town" by Open Mouth paint a bleak picture of a town saturated with shame and self-defeat. The singer describes feeling trapped in this town, even though they were not born there and express the belief that they will die there. The shame in this town is not imposed by external forces, but rather self-inflicted. The line "There's no defeat but self-defeat" suggests that the town's residents perpetuate their own sense of failure and disappointment.
The mention of disappointment and chewing off one's own tongue symbolizes the pain and regret that comes from constantly falling short of expectations. The taste of disappointment lingers as a reminder of the town's inability to measure up to its potential. Despite this, the singer defiantly claims that they will not let others extinguish the fire within them. The town may steal opportunities and drain the spirit of its inhabitants, but it cannot erase the strength and resilience that resides within the singer.
The second verse reveals that the town is rigged and corrupt from the start. The singer acknowledges the paradox of hating something they also feel proud of. This contradiction reflects the complex relationship people often have with their hometowns, recognizing both the negative aspects and the indelible connection they feel to it.
In conclusion, "This Town" is a reflective and introspective song that delves into themes of shame, self-defeat, and resilience in the face of a town that fosters a culture of disappointment.
Line by Line Meaning
The town I come from has a winning way with shame
The town I come from excels in making people feel ashamed.
I wasn't born here, but I'll die here all the same
Even though I wasn't born in this town, I will remain here until the end.
There's no defeat but self-defeat
The only way to be defeated is by undermining oneself.
I'll know they've won
I will recognize that they have emerged victorious.
With the taste of disappointment
Feeling the bitterness of constant letdowns.
When I've chewed off my own tongue
When I have silenced myself and my true thoughts.
We'll never claim back half as much as this town steals
We will never recover even half of what this town takes from us.
No walking heart attack can tell you how that feels
No one who is constantly stressed by this town can truly convey the weight of that experience.
It's never the shame
It is not solely about feeling ashamed.
You suffer a name
You endure the burden of a reputation.
You burn with the iniquity
You carry the guilt and wrongdoing of the town.
They'll never take that fire away from me
They will never extinguish the passion and determination within me.
The town I come from rigged all process from the off
The town I come from manipulated all systems and procedures from the very beginning.
Sometimes it's healthiest to hate the thing you love
At times, it is better for one's well-being to despise something they once cherished.
Our execution, although bloodless, will be ritual
Our way of dealing with problems, although not physically violent, follows a set pattern.
I'm proud of where I come from
I have a sense of pride about my place of origin.
But the feeling isn't mutual
However, the town does not reciprocate that sentiment.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Seymour Quigley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TundeTam
I keep listening this song over and over, so beautiful and positive vibes .
@marriselv4784
Oh my God Jonny's voice is gorgeous and The melody is incredible!! Great song! Love it!!!!
@nathnath5631
Love it SO much
@thefellowsful1
I adore Jonny and I love this song so much <3 :) Thanks a lot for the lyrics :D
@Samyangels
you're welcome ;-)
@dianajackson1180
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@amandabuckley-taylot5626
Love this ❤️😘❤️😘❤️😘
@dianajackson1180
Amanda Buckley-Taylot So happy you love Suzy's Field last album. Check out our next project. The film THESE WILD THINGS. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/these-wild-things/x/2358072#/story #talkingdogproductions
#thesewildthings
@Lucarius1
thanks for teaching me a new English word. Didn't know that "eulogy" even exists. "Looks a bit like Eule, which is German for owl, but has noting to do with that LOL. I love this song. Very catchy, very uplifing if you had a bad day.
@hotu7
I love it! Well done Guys! I hear a lot u album in Spotify...I m professional singer and I reconise the good music ! sorry my English im from Spain .