Sam's Town
Unveiling the Heart of Sam's Town: A Journey Through American Dreams
Lyrics
Nobody ever had a dream 'round here
Nobody in this place ever had ambitious dreams.
But I don't really mind that it's starting to get to me
The lack of dreams is affecting the speaker emotionally.
Nobody ever pulls the seams 'round here
No one fixes the issues or problems in this community.
But I don't really mind that it's starting to get to me
The lack of action is starting to bother the speaker.
I've got this energy beneath my feet
The speaker feels a powerful force waiting to propel them forward.
Like something underground's gonna come up and carry me
A sense of anticipation for something significant to happen.
I've got this sentimental heart that beats
The speaker has a heart driven by emotions and nostalgia.
But I don't really mind that it's starting to get to me
The emotional burden is becoming noticeable to the speaker.
Now, why do you waste my time?
The speaker questions the wasteful use of their time by someone.
Is the answer to the question on your mind
Asking if the person has found the answer they seek.
And I'm sick of all my judges
Expressing frustration with judgmental figures.
So scared of what they'll find
Judges are afraid of discovering something unpleasant.
But I know that I can make it
Despite challenges, the speaker believes they can overcome with help.
As long as somebody takes me home
Expressing the need for assistance to reach home occasionally.
Every now and then
Oh, have you ever seen the lights?
Asking if the listener has ever experienced a profound moment.
Have you ever seen the lights?
Repeating the question for emphasis.
I took the shuttle on a shock wave ride
Recalling a thrilling experience on a shuttle ride.
Where people on the pen pulled a trigger for accolades
Describing a situation where people seek recognition through violence.
I took a bullet, and I looked inside
Having faced a dangerous situation and introspecting.
And it's running through my veins
The experience is now a part of the speaker's identity.
An American masquerade
Reflecting on the American experience as a masquerade.
I still remember grandma Ditzy's wake
Remembering a family member's funeral.
I've never really known anybody to die before
The speaker hasn't dealt with death before this incident.
Red, white and blue upon a birthday cake
Celebrating a patriotic event with family.
And my brother - he was born on the fourth of the July, and that's all
Noting a significant date for the speaker's brother.
So why do you waste my time?
Repeating the question about wasting time.
Is the answer to the question on your mind
Asking if the person has found the answer to their query.
And I'm sick of all my judges
Frustration with judgmental figures fearing the speaker's success.
So scared of letting me shine
Judges are hesitant to let the speaker shine.
But I know that I can make it
Despite challenges, the speaker believes they can make it.
As long as somebody takes me home
Expressing the need for assistance to reach home occasionally.
Woo!
Exclamation expressing intensity or excitement.
(Every now and then)
Repeating the idea of occasional assistance needed.
(Every now and then)
-You know I see London; I see Sam's Town
Observing and acknowledging Sam's Town in London.
Pulls my hand, and let's my hair down
Describing a gesture of comfort and relaxation.
Rolls that world right off my shoulder
Feeling a release of burdens and stress.
I see London; I see Sam's Town now
Reaffirming the connection between the speaker and Sam's Town.
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