Lyrics
Never met a city quite like this
Expressing a unique admiration for the city being discussed.
A piece of me that i will always miss
Referring to a part of the speaker's identity that will always be tied to the city.
Seal it in an envelope blow a kiss
Symbolic act of preserving a memory by sealing it in an envelope and sending a kiss.
People always wana ask why I’m homesick
Addressing the common question about the speaker's longing for home.
Have you seen the lights down at zilker park?
Asking if the listener has observed the lights at Zilker Park, suggesting a unique charm.
Have you heard the bats when it gets dark?
Highlighting the experience of hearing bats in the dark, emphasizing distinctive local features.
Have you heard the music floating down the street?
Positively portraying the music permeating the streets, contributing to the city's atmosphere.
Have you felt the air of the summer heat?
Invoking the sensory experience of feeling the summer heat in the air.
Everywhere I go I seem to feel alone
Expressing a recurring sense of isolation wherever the speaker goes.
When I come back I always feel like it’s a welcome home
Conveying the feeling of belonging and comfort upon returning, creating a sense of "welcome home."
Memories like fire putting out the dark
Comparing memories to fire, symbolizing their illuminating and comforting nature.
1281 is pretty far
Referring to the distance from a specific location, possibly indicating a move or separation.
Give me a good reason to share my heart
Requesting a compelling reason to open up and share emotions.
All the other towns don’t seem to have that spark
Suggesting that other towns lack a certain vitality or special quality present in the speaker's hometown.
Have you seen my home where I was raised?
Asking if the listener has seen the speaker's original home, invoking nostalgia.
It’s been seven years and it has changed
Noting a significant time gap and highlighting changes in the speaker's hometown.
I don’t seem to recognize this new place
Expressing a lack of familiarity with the transformed current state of the city.
I just keep holding onto a familiar face
Clutching onto a familiar face symbolizes holding onto a sense of continuity in the changing environment.
Everywhere I go I seem to feel alone
Reiterating the persistent feeling of loneliness in various locations.
When I come back, I always feel like it’s a welcome home
Reaffirming the comforting sensation of returning home as a "welcome home" experience.
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