This Town
Robert Vincent Lyrics

In this town you've got to see their light
To fit in this town, you have to accept and embrace the culture and values of local people.

In this town you've got help them fight
You are obligated to contribute and support the community in defending their beliefs and principles.

In this town you've got to own their pain
As a member of this town, you share and feel the same griefs and hardships that the people around you endure.

In this town you feel
Living in this town is an emotional experience that shapes your perspective, behavior, and relationships.

In this town you batten down your doors
Due to various threats and uncertainties, you have to stay secluded and cautious in your own premises.

In this town you stand and defend your shores
You have to be brave and resilient in safeguarding your family, home, and community from external dangers.

In this town you better know you're sure
Making decisive and informed decisions is essential to avoid consequences and win respect in this town.

In this town you die
The odds are against you in this highly competitive, unforgiving, and sometimes ruthless town.

You can parade in the shadow of mediocrity
You have the option to conform to low standards of performance and achievement, without standing out or being extraordinary.

Chase the light of day with your fantasies
You can use your imagination and aspirations to pursue a brighter future, but beware of unrealistic expectations.

Don't take this as a joke or even parody
This town is serious and solemn, and people are serious about preserving its identity and customs.

In this town you're owned
You are influenced and shaped by the cultural, social, and psychological factors of this town, to the extent that you don't have full control over your destiny.

You better know your friend and know your foe
It is critical to differentiate between your allies and your enemies, in order to form valuable relationships and avoid conflicts.

You better test the water with your toe
Before committing to an action or a decision, you should assess the situation and its implications, incrementally and cautiously.

You'd better realise one day you'll go
You should acknowledge that your time in this town is limited, and you need to make the best of it before leaving or passing away.

What was it really for?
After years of living in this town, you may question the meaning and purpose of your life, and whether it was worth the sacrifices and struggles.

The time you have it just spins and spins
Time passes rapidly, without stopping or slowing down, leaving you with a sense of urgency and shortage.

From a faucet that reveals its sins
The source or origin of time may have flaws, defects, or scars that indicate past mistakes or misdeeds.

You'll be angry when it all sinks in
You may feel resentful or frustrated when you realize the true nature or consequences of your choices, actions, and situation.

This town took your soul
This town has deeply affected and changed your personality, values, beliefs, and emotions, to a degree that you feel like a different person.

If you let it own you you'll pay the price
If you surrender to the control and influence of this town, you will suffer the consequences and liabilities of losing your autonomy and freedom.

It's hard to count the times or to suffice
It is challenging to quantify or satisfy the demands, expectations, and standards of this town, which are constantly rising and evolving.

The ones who've shone but whose souls have gone
Even those who excelled, succeeded, or made remarkable contributions to this town may have lost their originality, creativity, or inspiration over time.

There is a page of this book
This town is a story or a narrative that unfolds in time, with various characters, themes, events, and conflicts.

There are a number of angles you could look
There are different perspectives or interpretations of this town, depending on your background, experience, and worldview.

It's surprising how long we took
It is remarkable or astounding how much time and effort we invested in this town, without realizing its effects or implications.

Before it came to this
Before this town became what it is now, with its unique features, culture, and identity, it went through a series of historical, social, and cultural factors.

Misuse the light of your fantasies
If you indulge excessively in dreaming or imagining an ideal, perfect, or unattainable life, you risk overlooking the reality and getting disappointed or disillusioned.

Don't notice your fate or even see
You may be oblivious to the future outcomes or prospects of your choices, behaviors, and attitudes in this town, due to the complexity, uncertainty, and unpredictability of life.