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If you blink, you might miss it
If you blink, you might miss the little town, emphasizing its small size and easy oversight.
Population: 803
The population of the town is 803, underscoring its small and close-knit community.
Five miles long, four miles wide
The dimensions of the town are described as five miles long and four miles wide, providing a sense of its compact size.
Feels just right to me
The town feels just right to the speaker, expressing contentment with its size and atmosphere.
Where a handshake still means something
A handshake holds significance in this town, highlighting traditional values and trust in interpersonal connections.
And the little man still counts
The little man is valued and acknowledged in the town, emphasizing equality and community respect.
Water tastes like it's supposed to
The water tastes pure and natural, symbolizing the quality of life in the town.
Yeah, folks 'round here are proud
The townspeople take pride in their community, reflecting a strong sense of identity and belonging.
To be from a little town
The speaker expresses pride in being from a little town, highlighting the positive aspects of small-town life.
Well, the stars they just seem brighter
The stars in the town's sky appear brighter, suggesting a peaceful and clear environment.
And the pace is nice and slow
The pace of life in the town is described as nice and slow, emphasizing a relaxed and comfortable lifestyle.
And families stay together
Families in the town stay together, highlighting the strength and unity of community bonds.
God must be smilin' down here on Little Town
God is seen as smiling down on the little town, suggesting divine favor and blessings.
There's a cardboard lemonade stand at the end of our drive
A cardboard lemonade stand at the end of the drive symbolizes simplicity and childhood innocence.
For fifty cents, they'll fill you up
For fifty cents, the lemonade stand offers a simple joy, reinforcing the uncomplicated pleasures of life in the town.
He's seven and she's five
A boy and a girl, aged seven and five respectively, run the lemonade stand, showcasing a sense of community involvement and responsibility.
And in the fall there's Football Fridays
Football Fridays are a tradition in the fall, underscoring the importance of community events and shared activities.
We pack the kids and we head out
The community gathers to watch football games, reinforcing the sense of togetherness and shared experiences.
We climb the stands and pass the band
Families participate in the event, climbing the stands and passing the band, reinforcing a sense of unity.
And join the hometown crowd
The hometown crowd comes together to support local events, emphasizing community pride.
And scream for Little Town
The crowd cheers for Little Town, symbolizing collective pride and support for the community.
Well, the stars they just seem brighter
Similar to line 11, the stars are described as brighter, further emphasizing the peaceful and clear night sky.
And the pace is nice and slow
The pace of life in the town remains slow, emphasizing the enduring calm and tranquility.
And families stay together
Families continue to stay together, reinforcing the strength of community bonds.
God must be smilin' down here on Little Town
God is still seen as smiling down on the little town, suggesting continued blessings and favor.
Aren't you glad we settled down here in little town?
The speaker expresses gratitude for settling down in the little town, reinforcing contentment and a sense of belonging.
If you blink, you might miss it
Similar to line 1, blinking might cause one to miss the town, reiterating its small and easily overlooked nature.
Population: 803
Reiteration of the town's population, emphasizing its consistent and unchanging size.
Five miles long, four miles wide
Reiteration of the town's dimensions, emphasizing the enduring compactness that feels right to the speaker.
Feels just right to me
Similar to line 4, the town continues to feel just right to the speaker, expressing ongoing contentment.
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