Paper Town
Escape the Mundane: Ignite the Fire in a Paper Town
Lyrics
Steal chairs, banners, blowin' in the July breeze
Describing a scene with stolen chairs and banners blowing in the July breeze.
Poster on a telephone pole, some rock 'n' roll wannabes
Refers to a poster on a telephone pole, possibly of aspiring rock musicians.
And parking behind that billboard sign that says Jesus is comin' back soon
Mention of parking behind a billboard sign proclaiming the imminent return of Jesus.
There's a cop with some tickets and a pen that's just itchin' to bleed out a whole lot of blue
Describes a scene with a cop ready to issue tickets using a pen.
This paper town ain't cut out for you and me
Expresses that the environment described isn't suitable for the speaker and someone else.
Let's smoke these tires at the light when the red turns green
Suggests a desire to leave the town quickly when the traffic light changes to green.
And wake up these horses and let 'em run wild
Encourages waking up metaphorical "horses" and letting them run wild, symbolizing freedom.
Feet on some gas and ride them for miles
Encourages speeding and covering long distances using a vehicle.
Slide on your shades, paint up your lips
Suggests getting ready for an adventure by wearing sunglasses and applying lipstick.
Strike a match and let that fire kiss this old paper town
Encourages igniting a fire in the town, symbolizing breaking away from the mundane.
If you dance on the fender, a little bit of chrome, and the rust
Describes dancing on a car's fender, symbolizing a rebellious and carefree attitude.
There's a whole lot of world in the windshield just waitin' on us
Highlights the vast opportunities awaiting in the world through the car windshield.
Don't it get old always bein' told where to go and what to do?
Expresses frustration about being constantly told what to do and where to go.
Yeah, that population sign will be just fine if we minus two
Suggests that a decrease in the population (minus two) would make the town more appealing.
'Cause this paper town ain't cut out for you and me
Reiterates that the town is not suitable for the speaker and someone else.
Let's smoke these tires at the light when the red turns green
Repeats the desire to leave quickly when the traffic light turns green.
And wake up these horses and let 'em run wild
Reiterates the call to unleash freedom and let the metaphorical horses run wild.
Feet on some gas and ride them for miles
Reiterates the encouragement to speed and cover long distances using a vehicle.
Slide on your shades, paint up your lips
Reiterates the suggestion to prepare for adventure with shades and lipstick.
Strike a match and let that fire kiss this old paper town
Reiterates the call to ignite a fire in the town, symbolizing breaking away from the mundane.
Yeah, this old paper town
Repeats the description of the town as an "old paper town."
Heads California, tails New York City
Introduces a decision-making scenario with California and New York City as options.
Caught in the air and kiss me
Describes a moment of uncertainty and anticipation, waiting for a decision.
And wake up these horses and let 'em run wild
Reiterates the call to unleash freedom and let the metaphorical horses run wild.
Feet on some gas and ride them for miles
Reiterates the encouragement to speed and cover long distances using a vehicle.
Slide on your shades, paint up your lips
Reiterates the suggestion to prepare for adventure with shades and lipstick.
Strike a match and let that fire kiss this old paper town
Reiterates the call to ignite a fire in the town, symbolizing breaking away from the mundane.
Yeah, this old paper town
Repeats the description of the town as an "old paper town."
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