Girls in My Hometown
Contemplating My Hometown Girls
Lyrics
When I turn on the news, when I drive by a church, when I flip through a country station
Reflecting on the impact of news, church, and country music on thoughts about hometown girls.
When I see cool kids in the parking lot, living up to their reputation
Observing cool kids in the parking lot and considering their reputation.
When I'm three drinks in and some guys hittin' on a blonde, three stools down
Being at a bar, noticing someone hitting on a blonde, and feeling disconnected.
When the talk gets cheap, I cannot think about the girls in my hometown
Unable to think about hometown girls when conversations turn cheap.
Are they getting married? Are they getting jaded?
Wondering about the life choices of hometown girls—marriage and cynicism.
When they think seventeen, do they think of me and wonder if I made it?
Questioning if they think about the singer when reminiscing about being seventeen.
Are they really happy? Are they making daddy proud?
Contemplating the happiness of hometown girls and their relationship with their fathers.
What makes 'em cry? What gets 'em high? I think about the girls in my hometown
Curiosity about what makes hometown girls cry and what brings them joy.
When I see a denim jacket, when I hear a kid say a dirty word
Associating a denim jacket and hearing a dirty word with moments of spiritual struggle.
When my faith's running low and me and God ain't on the best of terms
Expressing a low point in faith and a strained relationship with God.
When I'm out with someone and we lose our buzz and the conversation dies out
Experiencing a lull in a conversation and feeling the weight of solitude.
I go home by myself and I cannot think about the girls in my hometown
Unable to escape thoughts of hometown girls when alone.
Are they getting married? Are they getting jaded?
Continuing to wonder about the life choices and happiness of hometown girls.
When they think seventeen, do they think of me and wonder if I made it?
Questioning if they remember the singer at seventeen and pondering success.
Are they really happy? Are they making daddy proud?
Speculating on the genuine happiness of hometown girls and their fathers' pride.
What makes 'em cry? What gets 'em high? I think about the girls in my hometown
Reflecting on hometown girls' emotions—what makes them cry and what brings them joy.
When I hear the song "Strawberrry Wine"
Triggered thoughts about love, life, and memories when hearing "Strawberry Wine."
I think about all of the fences, all painted white
Associating white-painted fences with the essence of falling in love.
I think about falling in love, the meaning of life
Contemplating the meaning of life, particularly in the context of love.
I think about the girls in my hometown
Linking the song "Strawberry Wine" to thoughts about hometown girls.
Are they getting married? Are they getting jaded?
Revisiting questions about hometown girls' choices, memories, and perceptions.
Am I bright in their mind like it's summertime, or just a little faded?
Wondering if the singer remains vivid in their minds or is fading away.
Are they really happy? Are they making daddy proud?
Concerns about the genuine happiness of hometown girls and their fathers' pride.
In the back of my mind, did they get it right? I think about the girls in my hometown
Questioning if hometown girls made the right choices and if the singer is in their thoughts.
What makes 'em cry? What gets 'em high? I think about the girls in my hometown
Continuing curiosity about hometown girls' emotions—what makes them cry and what brings them joy.
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