Mitski’s track provocatively captures the mingled sense of longing and rebellion facing young adults. The lyrics explore the quest for a meaningful and intense love ("a love that falls as fast as a body from the balcony") while grappling with societal expectations and personal desires. The imagery of parties, reckless behavior, and defiance against parental expectations presents a raw and honest look into the struggles of forging one's identity. Amidst the chaotic and often futile search for purpose, there's a strong message of self-determination: rejecting what "daddy wants me to be" in favor of personal authenticity. The repeated yearning for "more" underscores the insatiable drive for something fulfilling and real, painting a vivid picture of youth in flux. 🌟
Townie
Lyrics
There's a party and we're all going
And we're all growing up
Somebody's driving and he will be drinking
And no one's going back
'Cause we've tried hungry and we've tried full
And nothing seems enough
So tonight, tonight
The boys are gonna go for
More, more, more
And I want a love that falls as fast
As a body from the balcony
And I wanna kiss like my heart is hitting the ground
I'm holding my breath with a baseball bat
Though I don't know what I'm waiting for
I am not gonna be what my daddy wants me to be
Smell that, it's wet grass, and smoke in my hair
I think I've had enough
But he wants a finale and I came prepared
And we're not going back
And I've tried sharing and I've tried caring
And I've tried putting out
But the boys, boys, boys keep coming on for
More, more, more
And change change change is gonna come, but
When, when, when?
And I want a love that falls as fast
As a body from the balcony
And I wanna kiss like my heart is hitting the ground
I'm holding my breath with a baseball bat
Though I don't know what I'm waiting for
I am not gonna be what my daddy wants me to be
And I want a love that falls as fast
As a body from the balcony
And I wanna kiss like my heart is hitting the ground
I'm holding my breath with a baseball bat
Though I don't know what I'm waiting for
I am not gonna be what my daddy wants me to be
I'm not gonna be what my daddy wants me to be
I wanna be what my body wants me to be
Writer(s): Mitsuki Laycock
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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