Sounds Like A Small Town
Small Town Symphony: Rural Serenity in Melodies
Lyrics
Those work week clothes out on the line
Depicting the everyday scene of work clothes hanging on a line, swaying in the wind.
Poppin' in the wind
Emphasizing the visual effect of clothes moving in the wind.
That thunder rollin' through them hills
Describing the sound of thunder rolling through the hills.
And that bluebird on a limb
Highlighting the image of a bluebird perched on a limb.
Those church bells ringin' down on Main
Referring to church bells ringing regularly on Main Street.
Every hour on the hour
Describing the consistent timing of the bells ringing every hour.
Those choir robes swayin' while they sang
Depicting a scene of a choir wearing robes and swaying while singing about work and wandering.
About wander workin' power
Emphasizing the theme of wander and work in the choir's song.
Sounds like something that you just see in the movies
Comparing the described scenes to something one might only see in movies.
Sounds like somewhere that your grandpa talked about
Suggesting that the scenes are reminiscent of stories told by one's grandpa.
Sounds like a red sun settin' on a little piece of heaven
Depicting a picturesque moment of a red sun setting in a heavenly location.
Yeah, just listen, sounds like a small town
Encouraging the listener to pay attention, as it sounds like a small town.
Like that tractor holdin' traffic up
Describing a tractor causing a traffic delay on an old two-lane road.
Out on that ol' two lane
Highlighting the presence of bleachers on a Friday night, never missing a game.
Like those bleachers on a Friday night
Depicting the scene of a midnight curfew, with a screen door closing at 12:05.
That never missed a game
Describing a romantic moment under a sky filled with stars and two young hearts.
Like a midnight curfew sneakin' in
Repeating the idea that the described scenes are like something from a movie.
Screen door at 12:05
Reiterating the sentiment that the scenes evoke grandpa's stories.
Like a million stars and two young hearts
Recreating the image of a red sun setting in a heavenly place.
And a once upon a time
Encouraging the listener to just listen, as it sounds like a small town.
Sounds like something that you just see in the movies
Recalling the earlier comparison to scenes from movies.
Sounds like somewhere that your grandpa talked about
Reiterating the connection to stories passed down by grandpa.
Sounds like a red sun settin' on a little piece of heaven
Recreating the picturesque image of a red sun setting in a heavenly location.
Yeah, just listen, sounds like a small town
Reaffirming the idea that, if you listen, it sounds like a small town.
Mm-mm-mm
A vocal expression, suggesting a melodic or hummed response to the described scenes.
So if you see a whole buncha nothin'
Posing a scenario where seeing a lot of nothing indicates proximity to a small town.
You're getting' near it
Emphasizing the recognition of being in the middle of nowhere.
Yeah, you'll know that middle of nowhere
Suggesting that one will know when they hear the unique sounds of a small town.
When you hear it
Prompting the question of whether the listener can hear the distinct sounds.
Can you hear it?
Repeating the inquiry about hearing the characteristic sounds of a small town.
Sounds like something that you just see in the movies
Reiterating the comparison to scenes from movies.
Sounds like somewhere that your grandpa talked about
Reaffirming the connection to stories shared by one's grandpa.
Sounds like a red sun settin' on a little piece of heaven
Recapturing the imagery of a red sun setting in a heavenly location.
Yeah, just listen, oh, just listen, sounds like a small town
Encouraging the listener to just listen, emphasizing the small-town feel.
Mm, sounds like a small town
Concluding by stating that it sounds like a small town, reinforcing the theme.
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