This Town
This Town

Kacey Musgraves - This Town Lyrics

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Jun 23, 2015
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This Town Lyrics

We had a girl that came in with a drug overdose the other day
And she got real belligerent
And she bit one of the nurses (oh, man)
And, I mean, she bit, you could see every tooth
It took two or three of us to get her off of her
It's a crazy Wednesday

We finally got a flashing light, they put it in last year
And everybody got real happy when the grocery store got beer
And last time the census men came a-knockin', we were busting at the seams
Aw, but don't you forget it, as big as we're getting
This town's too small to be mean

Big enough for a zip code, a VFW
A good Mexican restaurant, a beauty shop or two
Got a Methodist, a Baptist, and a Church of the Nazarene
Aw, but don't you forget it, as big as we're getting
This town's too small to be mean
Yeah, it's too dang small to be mean

Too small to be lying
Way too small to cheat
Way too small for secrets
'Cause they're way too hard to keep
And somebody's mama knows somebody's cousin
And somebody's sister knows somebody's husband
And somebody's daughter knows somebody's brother
And around here, we all look out for each other

You'll end up in the paper, wreck your family name
What goes around comes back around by Friday's football game
We only got one sheriff, but we all know how to keep the peace
Aw, and don't you forget it, as big as we're getting
This town's too small to be mean

Too small to be lying
Way too small to cheat
Way too small for secrets
'Cause they're way too hard to keep
And somebody's mama knows somebody's cousin
And somebody's sister knows somebody's husband
And somebody's daughter knows somebody's brother
And around here, we all look out for each other

Yeah, somebody's mama knows somebody's cousin
And somebody's sister knows somebody's husband
And somebody's daughter knows somebody's brother
And around here, we all look out for each other

Writer(s): Kacey Musgraves, Luke Laird, Brandy Clark
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What inspired Kacey Musgraves to include her grandmother's voice in 'This Town'?

    Kacey Musgraves was inspired to include her late grandmother's voice in the song 'This Town' after finding a recording of her. The inclusion was suggested by co-writer Shane McAnally during the production process, aiming to add an authentic small-town conversation feel to the track.

  2. How does 'This Town' reflect Kacey Musgraves' views on small-town life?

    'This Town' reflects Kacey Musgraves' mixed feelings about small-town life, highlighting both its close-knit community and the challenges of living where everyone knows each other. She discusses how small towns can be too intimate for secrets and emphasizes looking out for one another, despite occasional drawbacks.

  3. What are some notable lyrical themes in 'This Town' by Kacey Musgraves?

    'This Town' explores themes such as community surveillance, accountability, and the impossibility of keeping secrets in a small town. The lyrics depict how closely intertwined relationships can lead to a lack of privacy but also foster a strong sense of mutual care and support among residents.

  4. Can you explain the significance of the line 'We only got one sheriff, but we all know how to keep the peace' from 'This Town'?

    The line from 'This Town,' 'We only got one sheriff, but we all know how to keep the peace,' underscores the communal responsibility in maintaining order and harmony within a small town. It suggests that despite limited law enforcement resources, residents collectively contribute to upholding social norms and looking out for each other.

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