Runaways
Sam Russo Lyrics


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It dont mean nothing to me dont mean nothing to me
they are gonna say what they say whatever i do and wherever i drink

she meant nothing to me she meant nothing to me
and this town is on
sideways looks and fairweather enemies
a person can change as much as a cloud can change a breeze
dont you know it only hurts when what they say is true
i havent felt a single word from anyone but you
so if you want to go out tonight im coming too
if you still want to go out dowtown thats what we'll do
we got nothing to prove

here comes trouble again here come trouble again
well id rather make an enemy than fake it all just to make a friend
and when your luck turns they turn their back they turn their heads

so keep talking your big talk in your small town shoes
and tell someone who cares yeah someone else with something to prove
cause i never said i was perfect and i never spoke your name
and minding your business and doing
nothing aint the same oh it aint the same

dont you know it only hurts when what they say is true
i havent felt a single word from anyone but you
so if you want to go out tonight im coming too




if you still want to go out dowtown thats what we'll do
we got nothing to prove

Overall Meaning

The song "Small Town Shoes" by Sam Russo appears to be a commentary on small-town life and the judgment that often comes with it. The repeated line "it don't mean nothing to me" seems to be a reaction to the criticism and gossip that the singer is facing. Despite the town's scrutiny and attempts to label him, he remains unbothered and asserts that he will continue to do what he wants.


The line "she meant nothing to me" suggests a romantic relationship that has gone sour and is now a source of gossip in the town. The singer is trying to downplay the situation and move on, but his reputation has taken a hit due to the rumors. He acknowledges that people in small towns can be fickle, turning on you in an instant without any real cause.


The chorus is a defiant stance against the judgment of the town. The singer is telling the gossipers to keep talking in their "small town shoes" while he and his love interest will ignore the criticism and enjoy a night out. He acknowledges that the words of others can only hurt if they are true, but he has only felt the love and support of the person he cares about. The final line, "we got nothing to prove," is a declaration that the singer is happy with who he is and doesn't need the approval of others.


Overall, "Small Town Shoes" is a relatable and empowering song about not letting the opinions of others hold you back. It is a reminder that the words of others only have power if you give it to them.


Line by Line Meaning

It don't mean nothing to me don't mean nothing to me
The opinions of others hold no weight in my life and do not affect me.


They are gonna say what they say whatever I do and wherever I drink
People will talk and make their own assumptions regardless of my actions or location.


She meant nothing to me she meant nothing to me
A person from my past did not hold a significant place in my life.


And this town is on sideways looks and fairweather enemies
Living in a small town means being subjected to judgement and betrayal from acquaintances.


A person can change as much as a cloud can change a breeze
People are constantly evolving and their actions cannot always be predicted or controlled.


Don't you know it only hurts when what they say is true
Negative comments only have an impact on a person when there is truth to them.


I haven't felt a single word from anyone but you
The words of the person I care about are the only ones that affect me.


So if you want to go out tonight I'm coming too
I want to spend time with my loved one and am willing to accompany them wherever they go.


If you still want to go out downtown that's what we'll do, we got nothing to prove
Going out and having a good time with my partner is more important than proving anything to anyone else.


Here comes trouble again, here come trouble again
A difficult situation is arising once more.


Well, I'd rather make an enemy than fake it all just to make a friend
I would rather be honest and potentially gain an enemy than be fake and gain a false friend.


And when your luck turns they turn their back they turn their heads
When things aren't going well for me, my fair-weather acquaintances abandon me.


So keep talkin' your big talk in your small town shoes
Continue to spread gossip in your small-minded community and to your equally petty peers.


And tell someone who cares yeah someone else with something to prove
Your words may hold importance to someone else who has something to prove, but not to me.


Cause I never said I was perfect and I never spoke your name
I am not claiming to be perfect and have not mentioned you specifically in anything I do or say.


And minding your business and doing nothing ain't the same oh it ain't the same
Minding your own business is different than doing nothing; it is a conscious choice to not involve yourself in others' affairs.




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gremlingardenandart

I'm on a binge here
I love his voice so much

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Love your music😍

John Mason

Awesome!!!

Gardz

The best part of this video is between seconds 41 and 44. Beautiful

Axion

Beautiful mate

Smudge

he was my school teacher and he skateboards

Jp Hammond

Can someone pleseeee give me the chords to this song! Ive been dying to learn to play it

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I can highly recommend 'chordifiy', mate!

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MrMotherfuck123

Great Vid.

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