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Artist/Band:
Lou Reed
Lyrics for Song: Smalltown
Lyrics for Album: Songs For Drella [1990]
When you're growing up in a small town
when you're growing up in a small town
when you're growing up in a small town
you say, no one famous ever came from here
When you're growing up in a small town
and you're having a nervous breakdown
and you think that you'll never escape it
yourself or the place that you live
Where did Picasso come from
there's no Michelangelo coming from Pittsburgh
if art is the tip of the iceberg
I'm the part sinking below
When you're growing up in a small town
bad skin, bad eyes, gay and fatty
people look at you funny
when you're in a small town
My father worked in construction
it's not something for which I'm suited
oh, what is something for which you are suited
getting out of here
I hate being odd in a small town
if they stare let them stare in New York City
as this pink eyed painting albino
how far can my fantasy go
I'm no Dali coming from Pittsburgh
no adorable lisping Capote
my hero, oh, do you think I could meet him
I'd camp out at his front door
There is only one good thing about small town
there is only one good use for a small town
there is only one good thing about small town
you know that you want to get out
When you're growing up in a small town
you know you'll grow down in a small town
there is only one good use for a small town
You hate it and you'll know you have to leave
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Smalltown
Lou Reed's "Smalltown" appears on the 1990 compilation *Songs For Drella*, serving as a poignant addition to his extensive catalog of New York City-themed material. The track exemplifies Reed's signature blend of punk energy and poetic observation, capturing the gritty atmosphere of his hometown with characteristic irony and melancholy. While often associated with his earlier work on *Transformer* or *Berlin*, this recording reflects his continued exploration of urban life and social commentary throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. The song stands as a testament to Reed's ability to distill complex emotional landscapes into concise, memorable musical statements that resonate within the broader context of post-punk and alternative rock history. |
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| Album Lyrics: Songs For Drella [1990] |
Lou Reed
"Songs For Drella [1990]"
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