Small Town
Ultraphonic Lyrics
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I guess they're right
Much too tired to just run away
Too tired to fight
Don't know why I hang around here
Apathy is my friend
Gotta pack up my things and go
Where hope will mend
This small town is killing me
I can't breathe and I can't see
My soul yearns to be set free
I won't wait anymore
As I reach for the door
There is always a time to leave, a time to stay
But these tangled thoughts I weave get in the way
A time to love and a time to live wherever I go
But I know that there's so much more my heart will know
This small town is killing me
I can't breathe and I can't see
My soul yearns to be set free
I won't wait anymore
As I reach for the door
After all that's said and done
How can I keep moving on?
Forgive and forget is what they say
Sometimes we should just walk away
This small town is killing me
I can't breathe and I can't see
My soul yearns to be set free
I won't wait anymore
As I reach for the door
This small town is Killian me
I can't breathe and I can't see
My soul yearns to be set free
I won't wait anymore
As I walk through the door
I won't wait anymore
No more
I won't wait any more
No, no, no, no, no more
No more, no more...
The song "Small Town" by Ultraphonic tells the story of someone who has grown tired of living in a small town where they feel trapped and suffocated. The opening lines suggest that the singer is experiencing fatigue and exhaustion, both physical and emotional, as they try to keep up with the demands of living in a place that doesn't inspire them. They feel stuck in their current circumstances and unsure of how to escape their malaise. The repetition of the phrase "This small town is killing me" emphasizes the intense feelings of claustrophobia and desperation that the singer is experiencing.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of forgiveness and the difficulty of moving on from hurtful experiences. The line "Forgive and forget is what they say, sometimes we should just walk away" suggests that the singer has been hurt by people in their small town, but is struggling with whether to let go and move on, or to try and make amends. Ultimately, the singer decides to leave, recognizing that they need to find a new environment where they can thrive and be free.
The theme of feeling trapped and suffocated in a small town is a common one in music and literature, and has inspired many artists throughout the years. Ultraphonic's song captures the frustration and desperation that can come with feeling stuck in a place that doesn't feel like home. It's a powerful reminder that sometimes the only way to grow and flourish is to take a leap of faith and leave our comfort zones behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone said 'You look tired today'
A person noticed that the singer looks exhausted
I guess they're right
The singer admits that they are indeed tired
Much too tired to just run away
The exhaustion is overwhelming and the singer cannot simply escape
Too tired to fight
The singer does not have the energy to argue or struggle
Don't know why I hang around here
The singer questions their reason for staying in this place
Apathy is my friend
The singer has become indifferent towards their situation
Gotta pack up my things and go
The singer recognises the need to leave this place
Where hope will mend
The singer seeks a place where they can feel hopeful and optimistic
This small town is killing me
The singer feels trapped and suffocated in this small town
I can't breathe and I can't see
The singer feels constrained and blinded by their surroundings
My soul yearns to be set free
The singer's soul desires to be liberated from this place
I won't wait anymore
The singer has decided to take action and leave
As I reach for the door
The singer prepares to physically depart
There is always a time to leave, a time to stay
The decision to leave or stay can be difficult and timing can be important
But these tangled thoughts I weave get in the way
The singer is struggling with conflicting thoughts and emotions
A time to love and a time to live wherever I go
The singer acknowledges the opportunities for love and growth wherever they may end up
But I know that there's so much more my heart will know
The singer believes that their heart will lead them to where they are meant to be
After all that's said and done
After considering everything
How can I keep moving on?
The singer wonders how to continue forward
Forgive and forget is what they say
Others advise to let go of past hurt and move forward
Sometimes we should just walk away
Sometimes it is necessary to leave a situation behind
As I walk through the door
The singer physically departs
I won't wait anymore
The singer affirms their decision to leave
No more
The singer is resolute in their choice to depart
I won't wait any more
The singer will no longer remain in this place
No, no, no, no, no more
The singer emphasises their finality and determination to leave
No more, no more...
The final repetition of the chorus emphasises the singer's intense desire to depart
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