Lyrics
Nobody gets off in this town
Nobody experiences excitement or success in this town.
Trains don't even slow down
Even trains pass through without stopping, reflecting the lack of activity.
My high school sweetheart's married and gone
The singer's former love from high school has moved away after marrying someone they met on a bus to San Antone.
They met on a bus to San Antone
Details the origin of the marriage, initiated during a bus journey to San Antonio.
They Greyhound stops!
The Greyhound bus makes a stop, but someone new boards instead of getting off.
Somebody gets on
Continues the theme that no one settles or stays in the town.
But nobody gets off in this town
Reiterates the idea that nobody chooses to stay in the town.
Nobody gets off in this town
Emphasizes the recurring lack of departures or changes in the town.
Old folks 'round here wear a frown
Describes the elderly residents as unhappy or discontented.
Now let me see if I can set the scene
The singer attempts to set the scene for the town's dreariness.
It's a one-dog town and he's old and mean
The town is so small that it's likened to a one-dog town, and the dog is portrayed as old and mean.
There's one stop light but it's always green
Despite having only one stoplight, it's always green, implying a lack of traffic and movement.
Nobody gets off in this town
Repeats the idea that nobody settles or stays in the town.
Nobody gets off in this town
Reiterates the recurring theme of the town's stagnancy.
High school colors are brown
The high school colors are described as brown, possibly indicating a lack of vibrancy or spirit.
They can't drag Main because it kicks up dust
Dragging Main, a traditional small-town activity, is hindered by dust, highlighting the town's desolation.
Their cars and their dreams area all starting to rust
Both cars and dreams in the town are deteriorating and rusting.
The high school dances are always a bust
High school dances are unsuccessful and uneventful.
Nobody gets off in this
Repeats the idea that nobody settles or stays in the town.
Nobody gets off in this town
Reiterates the recurring lack of departures or changes in the town.
They oughta just tear it down
Suggests that the town should be demolished due to its unfavorable conditions.
'Cause in the winter you freeze and in the summer you fry
Describes the extreme weather conditions in the town, emphasizing discomfort.
Utility bill's the only thing that gets high
The only thing that gets 'high' in the town is the utility bill, adding to the negative portrayal.
I'd go for a drink but this county is dry
Expresses the difficulty of finding a place to socialize, as the county is dry (no alcohol).
Nobody gets off
Repeats the idea that nobody settles or stays in the town.
Nobody gets off
Reiterates the recurring lack of departures or changes in the town.
Nobody gets off in this square old merry-go-round
Describes the town as a square old merry-go-round, possibly indicating a monotonous and circular nature.
No, nobody gets off in this town
Confirms that nobody settles or stays in the town.
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