"Hometown" is a new english song by Halsey, available on Halsey YouTube channel. Written by Halsey and Stuart Price, and produced by Gabe Simon, Michael Uzowuru, Alex G, and Sir Dylan, this track is part of the album The Great… Read More
Hometown Lyrics
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[Intro]
So I'm playin' the drums, right? Okay
[Verse 1]
Davey died in the summertime in a hotboxed car
With a seatbelt 'round his neck and a needle in his arm
We would smoke out in the parkin' lot behind convenience shops
I bought a couple of grams of weed off him, but so did all the cops
Back then, the kids from all the county, we would walk out in the heat
'Long the train tracks with our paper bags, and gravel in our feet
In our heads, we picked a husband from the hundred men we knew
But I kissed a poster of a pop star and checked my breasts in case they grew
[Chorus]
There ain't a reason on this earth I'd go back to my hometown
Somewhere in the clouds, Davey's runnin' for a touchdown
The crowd appears and his mother cheers, she's wavin' from the field
And he's evergreen as seventeen for the last eleven years
[Post-Chorus]
Ooh-ooh, ah
Ooh-ooh, ah
[Verse 2]
You know, I never felt like anyone, I was a paradox, ol' lie
I didn't think that I was special, but I was too afraid to die
Like the others from my high school, all those sad suburban ghosts
Trapped in a cross next to a highway, while the rest of us get old
[Chorus]
There ain't a reason on this earth I'd go back to my hometown
Somewhere in the clouds, Davey's runnin' for a touchdown
The crowd appears and his mother cheers, she's wavin' from the field
And he's evergreen as seventeen for the last eleven years
[Post-Chorus]
Ooh-ooh, ah
Ooh-ooh, ah
[Bridge]
The American dream means stayin' young forever
In a picture in a pamphlet gettin' yellow from the weather
And years will pass since science class and I might forget your name
But when the crow's feet come, the kingdom come, well, you'll always look the same
[Chorus]
There ain't a reason on this earth I'd go back to my hometown
Somewhere in the clouds, Davey's runnin' for a touchdown
The crowd appears and his mother cheers, she's wavin' from the field
And he's evergreen as seventeen for the last eleven years
[Post-Chorus]
Ooh-ooh, ah (Evergreen as seventeen)
Ooh-ooh, ah (Evergreen as seventeen)
Ooh-ooh-ooh (Evergreen as seventeen)
Ooh-ooh, ah (Evergreen as seventeen)
[Intro]
Halsey begins by setting a casual scene, as if she's narrating a memory from the past with a conversational tone, adding a layer of intimacy to the song's overall reflective nature.
[Verse 1]
In this verse, Halsey recalls the tragic death of her friend Davey, painting a somber picture of their time together in the town. She remembers youthful moments like smoking behind shops and their shared struggles, highlighting the darker side of her environment. This verse also brings in an image of the youthful innocence and dreams they all held, especially the girls’ daydreams, capturing a contrasting mixture of hope and despair.
[Chorus]
The chorus expresses Halsey's determination to never return to her hometown, framing it as a place that holds too much pain and memory. She envisions Davey forever young, "evergreen as seventeen," as if he has escaped time’s reach through his tragic death. This imagery serves as both a tribute and a mournful acknowledgment of those who never escaped, preserving them in a bittersweet eternity.
[Post-Chorus]
The post-chorus, with its repetitive vocalizations, creates a haunting, almost ghostly effect, symbolizing the lasting echo of her past and the persistent memories of lost friends.
[Verse 2]
Here, Halsey reflects on her own identity, feeling both ordinary and disconnected. She identifies with her friends, whom she describes as “suburban ghosts” tied to the small town forever. Her words convey the struggle of reconciling her desire for freedom with the sadness of seeing others unable to move forward.
[Bridge]
The bridge explores the fleeting nature of the "American Dream," suggesting that it fades over time. Halsey contemplates how she and her classmates will eventually be marked by age, while her friends who passed remain forever young, highlighting the inevitable passage of time and the immortality of memories.
[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus, Halsey emphasizes her resolve to avoid returning to her hometown, with a continued vision of Davey, preserved in eternal youth, running for a touchdown. This nostalgic reverie mixes the beauty of remembrance with the pain of loss, intensifying the song’s emotional impact.
[Post-Chorus]
The extended post-chorus section reinforces the song's haunting, bittersweet tone. By echoing "evergreen as seventeen," Halsey memorializes her past and the friends who remain there, bound forever in youthful memory.
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About Song
"Hometown" is a new english song by Halsey, available on Halsey YouTube channel. Written by Halsey and Stuart Price, and produced by Gabe Simon, Michael Uzowuru, Alex G, and Sir Dylan, this track is part of the album The Great Impersonator. With an introspective and nostalgic tone, "Hometown" explores deep reflections on memories, personal growth, and the haunting grip of the past.
In "Hometown," Halsey confronts the bittersweet and sometimes painful memories of her youth, depicting scenes filled with lost friends, abandoned dreams, and the struggles of growing up in a small town. The lyrics reveal a strong sense of escapism, as she reflects on those she left behind while creating a vivid portrait of resilience. Halsey's storytelling navigates her complex emotions, as she finds beauty and grief in the lives of her old friends and contemplates her own path away from a place that shaped her but can no longer hold her back.
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The "Hometown" song is sung by Halsey.
The "Hometown" song by Halsey lyrics was written by Halsey & Stuart Price.
The "Hometown" song by Halsey was produced by Gabe Simon, Michael Uzowuru, Alex G & Sir Dylan.
Halsey released "Hometown" song on Oct 25, 2024.
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