Going To A Town Lyrics
Rufus Wainwright
Lyrics
LRC Produced By william??
Rufus Wainwright-Going to a Town
I'm going to a town
that has already been burnt down
I'm going to a place
that has already been disgraced
I'm gonna see some folks
who have already been let down
I'm so tired of America
I'm gonna make it up
for all of The Sunday Times
I'm gonna make it up
for all of the nursery rhymes
They never really seem
to want to tell the truth
I'm so tired of you, America
Making my own way home,
ain't gonna be alone
I've got a life to lead, America
I've got a life to lead
Tell me,
do you really think
you go to hell for having loved
Tell me,
enough of thinking
everything that you've done is good
I really need to know,
after soaking the body
of Jesus Christ in blood
I'm so tired of America
I really need to know
I may just never see you again,
or might as well
You took advantage of a world
that loved you well
I'm going to a town
that has already been burnt down
I'm so tired of you, America
Making my own way home,
ain't gonna be alone
I've got a life to lead, America
I've got a life to lead
I got a soul to feed
I got a dream to heed
And that's all I need
Making my own way home,
ain't gonna be alone
I'm going to a town
That has already been burnt down
Song & Lyrics Facts
Rufus Wainwright's song "Going to a Town" is from his 2007 album Release the Stars. The genre of this track is indie pop and it was written by Rufus Wainwright himself.
Along with Rufus, the band members included Martha Wainwright (vocals), Teddy Thompson (guitar), Richard Julian (drums) and Brad Albetta (bass). This single gained huge critical acclaim for its lyrics which are about leaving a place that no longer feels like home. The song has been covered by artists such as Sam Smith, Ben Platt and Tori Amos. It also featured in an episode of the TV show Gossip Girl. The track "Going to a Town" is a powerful statement on how people can feel alienated and disconnected in their own homes. Through its melancholic melody and heart-wrenching lyrics, Rufus Wainwright conveys a sense of hopelessness and longing to escape. With its universal themes, this song continues to resonate with listeners long after its initial release date in 2007.