Northern Town
Echoes of Northern Resilience: Circa Waves' Anthem of Strength
Lyrics
Summer soaks in my clothes
Reflecting on memories of summer, the impact of experiences is evident in the speaker's attire.
Broken hearts, broken bones
Expressing emotional pain through the metaphor of broken hearts and bones, suggesting a sense of vulnerability.
I can still see my friends
The speaker recalls seeing their friends, emphasizing the importance of friendship in their past.
Playing football end to end
Nostalgically remembering carefree moments of playing football with friends.
In a Northern town
Repetition of the phrase "In a Northern town," highlighting a strong connection to a specific geographic location, possibly emphasizing identity or a sense of belonging.
In a Northern town
-Going back I was born
Describing the speaker's birth, with the father playing a significant role in the delivery process.
On the landing above the hall
-My father on his knees
-Somehow delivered me
-To a Northern town
Repetition of the phrase "In a Northern town," highlighting a strong connection to a specific geographic location, possibly emphasizing identity or a sense of belonging.
To a Northern town
-Built to last, built for good
Highlighting resilience and strength, suggesting endurance and permanence.
In our arms Irish blood
Referencing Irish heritage or ancestry, adding a cultural layer to the speaker's identity.
Told we're thieves, lay a-bouts
Addressing stereotypes or prejudices faced by the speaker and their community but asserting resilience and pride.
But we stand taller when we're counted out
-In a Northern town
Repetition of the phrase "In a Northern town," reinforcing the central theme of the song.
In a Northern town
-In a Northern town
-In a Northern town
-In a Northern town
-In a Northern town
-In a Northern town
-In a Northern town
-Hoo-hoo
Repetition of vocalizations ("Hoo-hoo" and "Ooh-hoo"), possibly adding an emotional or rhythmic layer to the song.
Hoo-hoo
-Hoo-hoo
-Ooh-hoo
-Hoo-hoo
-Hoo-hoo
-Hoo-hoo
-Hoo-hoo
-In a Northern town
Reiteration of the phrase "In a Northern town," maintaining focus on the song's core theme.
In a Northern town
-In a Northern town
-In a Northern town
-Hoo-hoo
Repetition of vocalizations, possibly serving as a musical element without explicit lyrical meaning.
Hoo-hoo
-Hoo-hoo
-Hoo-hoo
-Hoo-hoo
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