My Little Town
Simon And Garfunkel · The Best of Simon & Garfunkel [1999]
God keeps His eye on us all
And He used to lean upon me
As I pledged allegiance to the wall
Lord I recall
My little town
Coming home after school
Flying my bike past the gates of the factories
My mom doing the laundry,
Hanging our shirts in the dirty breeze
And after it rains, there's a rainbow
And all of the colors are black
It's not that the colors aren't there
It's just imagination they lack
Everything's the same back
In my little town
Nothing but the dead and dying
Back in my little town
Nothing but the dead and dying
Back in my little town
In my little town, I never meant nothin'
I was just my father's son
Saving my money, dreaming of glory
Twitching like a finger on the trigger of a gun
Leaving nothing but the dead and dying
Back in my little town
Nothing but the dead and dying
Back in my little town
Nothing but the dead and dying
Back in my little town
Nothing but the dead and dying
Back in my little town
Nothing but the dead and dying
Back in my little town
My Little Town
My Little Town stands as a poignant reflection within the Simon and Garfunkel discography, capturing the duo's signature blend of folk introspection and acoustic precision. The recording explores themes of nostalgia and the quiet passage of time, hallmarks of their collaborative songwriting during the late 1960s. While often overshadowed by their more anthemic hits, the track exemplifies the pair's ability to distill complex emotions into simple, resonant melodies. It remains a cherished piece for listeners who appreciate the subtle storytelling that defined their era. The song's enduring presence in their catalog highlights the depth of their musical partnership, offering a gentle counterpoint to the more dramatic narratives found in their other major works.