This Town
Trixie Mattel Lyrics

I used to drive about seventy late at night
I would speed through the empty streets in the late hours, feeling a sense of rebellious freedom

Cops would see me and they'd let me drive on by
The police would turn a blind eye to my speeding because they knew there were more important things happening in town

'Cause there's stuff to do and men to meet
This town is full of activities and people to socialize with, particularly men

And drinks to have and women to beat
There are bars to visit and women to charm, although the phrase 'women to beat' may suggest an unhealthy or abusive environment

Turned out she's turned off the light
The person I was interested in has since lost interest in me or ended our relationship

And it feels like Ooh, ooh-ooh
The current situation evokes a certain emotional response expressed as 'Ooh, ooh-ooh'

This town feels like Ooh, ooh-ooh
The town itself creates a distinctive atmosphere or vibe that can be summarized as 'Ooh, ooh-ooh'

Won't hold you down
This town will not limit or restrict your ambitions

You either work the land or the fiberglass plant in town
The main options for employment in this town are either agriculture or working at the local fiberglass plant

You maybe got out or you never did settle down
Some people managed to leave this town and find different paths, while others never felt the need to move away and start a stable life

With the Lord's prayer said and the winter came
As the winter season arrived, the community would come together to recite the Lord's prayer

And the ice and wind on the interstate
The freezing conditions and strong winds on the local interstate highway were a common challenge during winter

Never was lost and you'd never knew what you'd found
Despite feeling a sense of familiarity and stability, there was always an underlying uncertainty about what the future held

Mmm, I never did settle down
Personally, I never found a place to call home or establish a stable life

Well, it's a Friday night and the fish still fry the same
Friday nights are consistent in this town, with the local fish fry being a popular event

Seeing for a mile, all the lights of the high school games
From a distance, one can see the bright lights of the high school sports events spanning for miles

Well, I hear you played on the radio
I've heard that your music was played on the radio, suggesting some level of success or recognition

But you changed your name and you can't go home
Despite achieving fame or a new identity, returning to this town would not be possible or desirable

Never been so close, so far away
Even though physical proximity to this town may be close, the emotional distance or disconnect feels significant

Won't hold you down
This town will not inhibit your progress or dreams

This town
Referring to the overarching theme and essence of the town being discussed in the song