Hometown
Witt Lowry Lyrics

Remember how the music sounded under streetlights on late-night drives
I have fond memories of driving around late at night with music playing, the sound of it blending with the ambiance of the streetlights.

And how the moon would illuminate the passenger side
I remember the moonlight casting a gentle glow on the passenger side of the car, creating a serene atmosphere.

It's twenty to five, I just passed Deepwood Drive
At this particular moment, it is almost 5 in the morning, and I just drove past Deepwood Drive.

I wish I knew then I was livin' in my simpler times
Looking back, I realize that I was living in a time of simplicity, and I wish I had recognized and appreciated it more back then.

Sometimes I'd walk around Nevers, headphones on in the rain
There were times when I would stroll through Nevers, with headphones on, listening to music even in the rain.

'Cause songs always sounded better than the thoughts in my brain
I found solace in songs because they were always more appealing and soothing than the chaotic thoughts swirling in my mind.

See, last year taught how much in a year things change
The events of the past year have shown me just how drastically things can change in a relatively short span of time.

When I'm in town now and look around, nothing's the same, damn
Now, when I visit my hometown and observe my surroundings, everything has changed, and it's quite surprising and overwhelming.

I don't know
I genuinely have no understanding or comprehension

What they even mean when they're tellin' me I need to come home
I'm confused about the true significance behind people urging me to return to my hometown.

Feels like yesterday I packed the car with everything that I own
It feels as if it was just recently that I loaded up my car with all my belongings, ready to embark on a new journey.

Know myself less than I know those roads
I have a better understanding and familiarity with the roads I used to travel on than with my own identity and self.

But my hometown no longer feels like home
Despite being the place where I grew up, my hometown no longer holds the sense of belonging and comfort that a home should provide.

I'm back in town, just not for long
Although I have returned to my hometown, it's only temporarily and not for an extended period.

The only time that I come back is to visit my mom
The sole reason for my visits to this town is to spend time with my mother.

I traded oak and maple trees for a couple palms
I made the decision to leave behind the familiar oak and maple trees of my hometown for a different environment with a few palm trees.

Remember back when I would rap songs at Tyler and Sean's
I have memories of rapping songs at Tyler and Sean's place in the past.

The downstairs felt like Madison Square
The atmosphere in the downstairs area of their place resembled the energy and excitement of Madison Square, a famous arena.

There was probably never more than three or four of us there
Typically, there weren't more than three or four people present during these rap sessions at Tyler and Sean's place.

Nobody cared, but we never cared
Despite not receiving much attention or recognition, it didn't affect our enjoyment or passion for what we were doing.

I guess I always knew the thief of happiness is when you start to compare
Deep down, I had a realization that comparing oneself to others is the culprit that steals away personal happiness.

Now I'm in town and feel like a tourist
Being in my hometown now feels foreign, and I sense a disconnect, as if I am merely a visitor.

This is where my mom and dad had their first mortgage
This location holds significance because it is where my parents obtained their initial mortgage, marking an important milestone in their lives.

This is where my dad passed, not to sound morbid
Without intending to sound dark or gloomy, I acknowledge that this is the place where my father passed away.

Lately learnin' that the little things are more important
Recently, I have come to realize that it is the small, often overlooked aspects of life that hold the most significance and value.

Places I would visit daily now are so different
The places I used to frequent on a daily basis now appear drastically changed in comparison to how I remember them.

My old house no longer even looks lived-in
Even my previous residence, the house I grew up in, no longer seems like a place where anyone currently resides.

I can't get back all the holidays I've been missing
I am unable to regain or make up for the missed celebrations and special occasions I have been absent from.

You really don't know what you miss until you're at distance
It is only when you are physically separated from something or someone that you truly comprehend the extent of what you have been missing.

What they even mean when they're tellin' me I need to come home
I am still puzzled as to the underlying meaning behind the insistence that I should return to my hometown.

Mom's talkin' 'bout movin' now outta state
My mother has been discussing the possibility of relocating to a different state.

Lookin' for a place that has a little more space
She is seeking a new dwelling that offers more room and potentially a different environment.

So I may not be comin' back, and that's somethin' I need to face
There is a chance that I may not return to my hometown, and I have to come to terms with that possibility.

All the memories we made here are slowly startin' to fade
The memories that were created in this town are gradually losing their clarity and becoming less vivid over time.

And my mom got remarried, she says she's changin' her name
My mother has remarried, and she has expressed her intention to change her surname.

And my sister got engaged and she plans on doin' the same
Additionally, my sister is engaged and has similar intentions of changing her last name after marriage.

I'll be the last one in my family with my family name
Considering these developments, I will be the final member of my family to continue bearing our original family name.

Now who the fuck is even family? Guess the question remains, 'cause
Now I am left pondering the true definition of 'family,' as these changes have brought the concept into question.

All these photos are moments frozen in time
These photographs serve as eternal reminders of specific moments frozen in time, capturing precious memories.

They teleport me to a place I can only see in my mind
When I look at these photos, they transport me mentally to a place that can only exist within my imagination.

Remember summer nights, chasin' our whiskey down with some wine
I recall the warm summer evenings spent sipping whiskey while complementing it with some wine.

And in the winter, how the air would combine with the smell of pine
During the winter season, the crisp air would intermingle with the scent of pine trees, creating a distinct aroma.

Remember sittin' at the park all alone with a broken heart
I have memories of sitting by myself at the park, filled with sorrow and heartbreak.

In my car spendin' hours just starin' up at the stars
During those times, I would sit in my car for hours, gazing up at the stars, lost in contemplation.

Back when validation came from a friend and not from a chart
During that period of my life, I sought validation and approval primarily from my friends, rather than basing it on chart rankings or popularity.

I cherish where I'm from from afar, damn
Despite feeling disconnected from my hometown, I still hold affection and appreciation for it, but from a distance.