A One Story Town Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

"A One Story Town" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, released in 1989, is a #Rock song that explores themes of stagnation and longing for change in a small-town setting. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration with monotony and a desire for escape. Musically, it features catchy melodies and a classic rock vibe, reflecting Petty's signature style. The song resonates with listeners who feel trapped in their circumstances, capturing the universal yearning for adventure and a more fulfilling life.

[Verse 1]
Yeah, I'm for standing up, I'm for breaking free
I don't want fate handed down to me, oh
Yeah, I'm for moving on to try another town
Time ain't changing nothing, take a look around

[Chorus]
Oh, and I'm lost in a one-story town
Where everything's close to the ground
Yeah, the same shit goes down, nothing turns around
It's a one-story town

[Verse 2]
She was only seventeen, but I held her to her word
Had to push her luck and thought she couldn't burn
No, it didn't hurt me when she had to leave
She had a faraway feeling, wasn't part of me

[Chorus]
Yeah, I'm lost in a one-story town
Where everything's close to the ground
Yeah, the same shit goes down, nothing turns around
It's a one-story town, oh

[Instrumental Break]

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