Her Town Too
James Taylor · Dad Loves His Work [1981]
She's afraid of the knock on her door
There's always a shade of a doubt
She can never be sure
Who comes to call
Maybe the friend of a friend of a friend
Anyone at all
Anything but nothing again
It used to be her town
It used to be her town, too
It used to be her town
It used to be her town, too
Seems like even her old girlfriends
Might be talking her down
She's got her name on the grapevine
Running up and down
The telephone line
Talking 'bout
Someone said, someone said
Something 'bout, something else
Someone might have said about her
She always figured that they were her friends
But maybe they can live without her
It used to be her town
It used to be her town, too
It used to be her town
It used to be her town, too
Well, people got used to seeing them both together
But now he's gone and life goes on
Nothing lasts forever, oh no
She gets the house and the garden
He gets the boys in the band
Some of them his friends
Some of them her friends
Some of them understand
Lord knows that this is just a small town city
Yes, and everyone can see you fall
It's got nothing to do with pity
I just wanted to give you a call
It used to be your town
It used to be my town, too
You never know 'till it all falls down
Somebody loves you
Somebody loves you
Darling, somebody still loves you
I can still remember
When it used to be her town, too
It used to be your town
It used to be my town, too
About Her Town Too
James Taylor's "Her Town Too" appears on the 1981 album *Dad Loves His Work*, continuing her exploration of personal narrative and intimate storytelling within the soft rock and folk traditions she helped define. The track reflects her signature ability to weave complex emotional landscapes into accessible melodies, often drawing upon themes of family dynamics and the quiet struggles of everyday life. Released during a period where Taylor balanced commercial success with a commitment to authentic songwriting, the recording showcases her refined vocal control and lyrical precision. As part of her extensive discography, the song stands as a testament to her enduring influence on singer-songwriters who prioritize emotional honesty over theatricality. It remains a defining example of her mid-career output, capturing the nuanced perspective of an artist observing her world through the lens of a mother and a musician.