Reidsville
Small Town Dreams and Broken Schemes: Reidsville Reflections
Lyrics
In a town where what you know don't make you who you are
In this town, your knowledge doesn't define your identity.
It all comes down to the car you drive
Social status often hinges on the type of car you own.
Whether you're a Mustang or a Chevrolet man
There's an emphasis on allegiance to a particular car brand (Mustang or Chevrolet).
If you don't know now, you better start choosin' your side
Choosing sides between Mustang and Chevrolet is important in this town.
'Cause every Friday night, you'll take her uptown
Friday nights involve showcasing your car in the uptown area.
And line her you on South Scales Street
Parading or displaying the car on South Scales Street.
It looks like a parade on Independence Day
The scene resembles a grand parade on Independence Day.
With your homecomin' bride in the passenger seat
Driving with a significant other during homecoming celebrations.
We were too young to know what this town had in store
Young and unaware of what the town holds for the future.
We were too much in love to give a goddamn
Deeply in love, indifferent to external factors.
With expectations high it's always do or die
High expectations leading to a pressure of success or failure.
It seems like our fate's already been sealed in... Reidsville
Feeling as though fate is predetermined in Reidsville.
When I turned eighteen, I sold that car
Transitioning from the car to commitment through marriage.
Traded wheels for a wedding band
Exchanging the car for a wedding ring.
A Plymouth hunter-green, big block with three on the tree
Describing the previously owned car in detail.
With every nut and bolt turned by these two hands
Personal involvement in building the car.
It was a good start, then things just got so hard
Initial success followed by challenges.
Where the hell did we fall off track?
Wondering where things went wrong.
Now I work for her dad, and the pay it ain't half bad
Working for the spouse's father for stability.
Keeps a roof on her head and the bank off my back
The job eases financial burdens.
'Cause we were too young to know what this town had in store
Similar to line 10, unaware of town's future impact.
We were too much in love to give a goddamn
Still deeply in love, despite circumstances.
With expectations high it's always do or die
Pressure to succeed despite the odds.
It seems like our fate's already been sealed in... Reidsville
Sense of predestined fate within Reidsville.
That girl of mine, how her eyes they used to shine
Describing the partner's once vibrant eyes.
Like two rare stones set out on display
Their youthful exuberance and appeal.
We were wild and we were young and we could take on anyone
A sense of fearlessness and confidence.
Now her eyes are darker than a funeral serenade
Partner's current state of desolation and despair.
And I'd burn it down, every square inch of this town
Expressing willingness to go to extremes for happiness.
Just to see one more smile on her face
Desperation to see happiness in partner's face.
When it comes my day to die, I wanna look God in the eyes
Desire to question divine choices about the town's fate.
And ask Him why He gave up on this place
A sense of disappointment in the town's destiny.
'Cause we were too young to know what this town had in store
Reiteration of unawareness about the town's future impact.
And we were too much in love to give a goddamn
Continued deep love despite circumstances.
With expectations high it's always do or die
Pressure to succeed despite challenging circumstances.
It seems like our fate's already been sealed in... Reidsville
A sense that fate is predetermined in Reidsville.
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