Town Called Malice
Town Called Malice

The Jam - Town Called Malice Lyrics

This poignant track paints a vivid picture of the struggles faced by individuals living in a small, stifling town. The narrative underscores the harsh realities of life, where dreams and aspirations are often dashed by mundane circumstances. The 'malice' in… Read more

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Town Called Malice Lyrics

Better stop dreaming of the quiet life, 'cause it's the one we'll never know
And quit running for the runaway bus 'cause those rosy days are few
And stop apologizing for the things you've never done
'Cause time is short and life is cruel but it's up to us to change
This town called malice

Rows and rows of disused milk floats stand dying in the dairy yard
And a hundred lonely housewives clutch empty milk bottles to their hearts
Hanging out their old love letters on the line to dry
It's enough to make you stop believing when tears come fast and furious
In a town called malice, yeah

Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba, oh
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba

Struggle after struggle, year after year
The atmosphere's a fine blend of ice, I'm almost stone cold dead
In a town called malice, ooh yeah

A whole street's belief in Sunday's roast beef
Gets dashed against the Co-op
To either cut down on beer or the kid's new gear
It's a big decision in a town called malice, ooh yeah

(Ooh)

The ghost of a steam train, echoes down my track
It's at the moment bound for nowhere
Just going round and round, oh
Playground kids and creaking swings
Lost laughter in the breeze
I could go on for hours and I probably will
But I'd sooner put some joy back
In this town called malice, yeah

(Ooh)

In this town called malice, yeah
In this town called malice, ooh yeah

Writer(s): Paul Weller
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Town Called Malice?

This poignant track paints a vivid picture of the struggles faced by individuals living in a small, stifling town. The narrative underscores the harsh realities of life, where dreams and aspirations are often dashed by mundane circumstances. The 'malice' in the town's name symbolizes the bitterness and resentment that can stem from such an environment. The song also highlights societal pressures and difficult choices that people must make - cutting down on simple pleasures or compromising their children's needs. Despite the grim depiction, there is a call to action for change and injecting joy back into this bleak landscape. It serves as a powerful commentary on socio-economic challenges and the human spirit's resilience amidst adversity.

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