No. 29
Memories of No. 29: A Small Town's Glory Days
Lyrics
I was born and raised here this town's my town
I was born and raised here; this town is my hometown.
Everybody knows my name
Everyone in the town knows my name.
But ever since the glass plant closed down
Since the closure of the glass plant, things in the town have changed.
Things round here ain't never been the same
The town has never been the same since the glass plant closed down.
I got me a good job alright but some nights
I have a good job, but some nights take me back to another time.
Take me to another time
Reflecting on memories from the past.
Back when I was No. 29
I reminisce about the time when I was known as No. 29.
I was pretty good then don't you know watch him go
I was skilled and impressive back then, watch me go.
Buddy I could really fly
I had remarkable abilities and could metaphorically "fly."
Everyone in town came, hip flasks, horn blasts
The town gathered on autumn Friday nights, celebrating with flasks and horn blasts.
Any autumn Friday night
A description of the lively atmosphere on Friday nights.
Sally yelled her heart out push em back, way back
Sally passionately cheered for me, asserting our connection.
I was hers and she was mine
During that time, I belonged to Sally, and she belonged to me.
Back when I was No. 29
Reflecting on the past when I held the identity of No. 29.
We were playin' Smithville big boys, farm boys
Engaging in sports, playing against tough opponents.
Second down and four to go
Describing a specific moment in a football game.
Bubba brought the play in good call my ball
Positive anticipation for a successful play.
Now they're gonna see a show
Confidence that the audience will witness an impressive performance.
But Bubba let his man go I cut back, heard it crack
A setback in the game, but the memory remains.
It still hurts me but I don't mind
Despite the pain, the experience is accepted and remembered.
Reminds me I was No. 29
The injury reminds me of the time when I held the identity of No. 29.
Now I go to the ballgames cold nights, half pints
Nowadays, I attend ballgames regularly, enduring cold nights.
Friday nights I'm always here
A commitment to being present at Friday night events.
We got a pretty good team, good boys, strong boys
Proudly supporting a successful local team.
District champs the last three years
Highlighting the team's achievements in recent years.
Got a little tailback pretty slick, real quick
Describing a talented player on the team.
I take him for a steak sometimes
A personal connection with the young player.
Nowadays he's No. 29
The young player has taken on the identity of No. 29.
I don't follow rainbows, big dreams, brass rings
Rejecting the pursuit of unrealistic dreams; content with past achievements.
I've already captured mine
The speaker has already achieved their goals and is satisfied.
Back when I was No. 29
Reflecting on the time when the speaker was No. 29, a period of personal triumph.
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