Town
Sam's Lyrics
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Was more of a slow time
Now she's back with the serious mind so stunned
And what did she find
He gets around round
Seeking acceptance from his home town
Deters the threats of a foreigners jest
Uncomfortableness
Just watch the way
She's avoiding eye contact
Did not converse so well today
Well nothing in this town
Has been changing, town is changing
Nothing in this world
Lasts forever, lasts forever
And the change has got to come
To help out everyone
Yeah
She gets around round
Seeking acceptance from her home crowd
Abducts the steam
From another girl's dream
Unconscionably
Yeah she's no drag
Just watch the way she's
Avoiding eye contact
Does not converse so well today
Yeah today
Some say
I'm preaching to myself
Today
Some say
I'm preaching to myself
Okay
Some say
I'm preaching to myself
Today
Yes some say
I'm preaching to myself
Nothing in this town
Has been changing, town is changing
Nothing in this world
Lasts forever, lasts forever
And the change has got to come
Oh yes the change has got to come
The change has got to come
To help out every
Help out everyone
Sam's song "Town" explores the theme of change and the reluctance of people to accept it. The first verse references someone who left the town when the digital age began, suggesting that they preferred the slower pace of life. However, when they return, they are surprised by how serious-minded the town has become. The second verse speaks of someone who is seeking acceptance from their hometown and trying to blend in, but faced with the threat of foreigners who bring a sense of discomfort to the town.
The chorus asserts that nothing in this town has changed, yet the world is always changing, and with it, the town must change too. The singer of the song is frustrated with the resistance to change and is preaching to themselves that change is necessary to help everyone. The final verse mentions someone who is stealing another girl's dream, suggesting that the town's resistance to change also stifles opportunity and progress.
Overall, the song seems to be a call to action for people to embrace change, rather than cling to the past. It's a reminder that while things may seem comfortable and familiar in the present, they won't last forever, and without change, we risk missing out on new opportunities.
- "Town" was released in 2015 on Sam's debut album "The Chaos and the Calm."
- The song was co-written by British singer-songwriter Jamie Scott.
- Sam has said that the song is one of his favorites to perform live.
- "Town" was featured on the American TV show "The Vampire Diaries."
- The music video for "Town" shows people in everyday situations, trying to break free from the monotony of their routines.
- Sam has cited Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan as influences for the song.
- The lyrics to "Town" were written over a period of two years, with Jamie Scott contributing to the final version.
- The song was not initially planned to be a single but ended up being one of the most popular tracks on the album.
- "Town" has been described as one of Sam's most politically charged songs, criticizing the resistance to change in small-town life.
- The chords for "Town" are A, Bm, D, and G.
Line by Line Meaning
She left when the digital age begun
She departed when the era of digitalization started.
Was more of a slow time
It was a more relaxed period back then.
Now she's back with the serious mind so stunned
She is now back with a shocked and determined attitude.
And what did she find
And what did she discover?
He gets around round
He moves around frequently.
Seeking acceptance from his home town
Trying to gain approval from his own community.
Deters the threats of a foreigners jest
He avoids the potential harm from the taunts of a foreigner.
Uncomfortableness
Feeling uneasy.
Well, she's no drag
She is not annoying or boring.
Just watch the way
Just observe how she behaves.
She's avoiding eye contact
She is intentionally not looking into someone's eyes.
Did not converse so well today
She did not communicate effectively today.
Well nothing in this town
Well, nothing has changed in this place.
Has been changing, town is changing
The town is experiencing alterations, but not much has actually changed.
Nothing in this world
In this world there is nothing.
Lasts forever, lasts forever
It will not last forever, it will not last forever.
And the change has got to come
And, inevitably, alterations need to happen.
To help out everyone
To benefit everyone who lives here.
She gets around round
She moves around frequently.
Seeking acceptance from her home crowd
Attempting to gain acceptance from the people in her community.
Abducts the steam
She takes away the energy or enthusiasm of someone else.
From another girl's dream
From the dream of another girl.
Unconscionably
In a way that is not reasonable or fair.
Yeah she's no drag
Yeah, she is not annoying or boring.
Just watch the way she's
Observe how she behaves.
Avoiding eye contact
She is purposely avoiding looking into someone's eyes.
Does not converse so well today
She is having trouble communicating effectively today.
Some say
Some people claim.
I'm preaching to myself
I am giving myself advice or guidance.
Today
Today.
Okay
Understood.
Oh yes the change has got to come
Oh yes, the alterations must happen.
To help out every
To help each and every person.
Help out everyone
Help everyone who lives here.
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Written by: Michael Logiudice
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