Untidy Towns
The Lucksmiths Lyrics
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The next bit's worse
I intend to keep it that way
I can't remember the last word spoken
I got some mail I didn't open
It's an unread letter day
I know both of us are poor
When it's not raining
All these streets are filled with students
But you won't catch me complaining it's a nuisance
It's useless I know
A storm rolls across the suburbs
And the streets are as empty as the cupboards
But for the boy most likely
And the girl most lovely
Given time I could get tired of all this sleeping
The days I've thrown away
And the hours that I am keeping
But for a while I'm fairly happy feeling hopeless
A somersault in a winter coat
I didn't notice a thing
And I say it like it's unrehearsed
But I said it in the bathroom first
â??The boy most likely
And the girl most lovelyâ??
The hedges and the hibiscus
As soon as she's outside she says
â??I grew up in the tidiest of townsâ??
Past the pub where my parents met
Resigning ourselves to modern architecture
Don't let the barstools get you down
The Lucksmiths's song "Untidy Towns" speaks about the singer's contentment in their current situation, as they hint at holding a "happy secret" which they intend to keep. They go on to express a casual attitude towards communication, stating that they "can't remember the last word spoken" and received an unopened letter. The singer reflects on their surroundings, describing the streets full of students and the annoyance it brings, but quickly reassures that they are aware of the privilege they have in being able to attend university. The song also touches on the theme of love, with mentions of "the boy most likely" and "the girl most lovely." The singer acknowledges the fact that they could become tired of their current state of idleness, but for now, they are content feeling "hopeless."
Overall, the song seems to express a sense of passivity and contentment in the singer's life, while also acknowledging the potential for change and growth. The themes of love, privilege, and the mundane aspects of everyday life are explored, with a touch of humor and irony.
Line by Line Meaning
First things first: I have a happy secret
I have a secret which makes me very happy and I'm going to share it
The next bit's worse
But I'm hesitant because things may get worse after sharing my secret
I intend to keep it that way
So, I've decided to keep it to myself for now
I can't remember the last word spoken
I can barely remember anything else but my happy secret
I got some mail I didn't open
I have received a letter which I haven't opened and have no interest in opening
It's an unread letter day
Today is just like any other day, where I ignore letters and go on with my life
I know both of us are poor
I am aware of our financial situation
But baby what are phone bills for
But in spite of that, I still want to spend more time talking to you on the phone
When it's not raining
When the weather permits
All these streets are filled with students
The streets are crowded with students when it's not raining
But you won't catch me complaining it's a nuisance
I won't complain about the inconvenience caused by the crowd
It's useless I know
I know it's pointless to complain
A storm rolls across the suburbs
A storm cloud travels over the suburban area
And the streets are as empty as the cupboards
All the stores and streets are deserted amidst the storm
But for the boy most likely
Except for the boy who is most likely to always remain hopeful
And the girl most lovely
And the loveliest girl who is pure at heart
Given time I could get tired of all this sleeping
I might grow tired of sleeping and idling away my days if I had more time
The days I've thrown away
I've already wasted so many days in my life and lost my chance at doing something important
And the hours that I am keeping
I still seem to be wasting more hours without doing anything worthwhile
But for a while I'm fairly happy feeling hopeless
But for now, I'm content with my hopeless situation, which makes me truly happy
A somersault in a winter coat
I feel like doing things that are absurd like somersaulting in a winter coat
I didn't notice a thing
I'm not really paying attention to anything
And I say it like it's unrehearsed
I'm saying all this spontaneously without having rehearsed it earlier
But I said it in the bathroom first
But I had actually rehearsed my words in the bathroom before saying it out loud
The hedges and the hibiscus
I see the hedges and hibiscus on a regular basis
As soon as she's outside she says
But as soon as she steps outside, she starts talking in a different tone
â??I grew up in the tidiest of townsâ??
She constantly refers to the town where she spent her childhood, which was immaculately clean
Past the pub where my parents met
We cross a pub which is famous since it's the same place where my parents had first met
Resigning ourselves to modern architecture
We can't help but resign ourselves to modern architecture
Don't let the barstools get you down
Don't be too disheartened by the way things seem right now
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