A song about Aberystwyth, the town I went to college in. It's also about feeling like you don't fit in anywhere and just trying to find your place in the world.
lyrics
This is the end of the road and beside it is the beach
The buildings seem to stay the same no matter how far the sea can reach And this is my favourite place I could sit here and stare for hours
Whilst my mind has settled again I see kingdoms topple like towers
But I find it hard to make myself a part of this town
Cause I’m leaving in the future so what’s the point in settling down
Settling down, settling down, settling… Settling down
Whilst three years have come and gone and nothing’s really changed
The bus stop’s been done up a bit but to me it looks the same
And I’ll always remember the times we sat outside the pub
Talking about our future goals when really I don’t wanna grow up
Let me stay young, let me stay young, let me stay… Constantly young
This is the end of the road and I’m finally leaving town
I’ll likely never come back here except to have a look around
When I find it hard to leave this place and all the souls I’ve found
My mind is off across the world but my heart's still here settling down Settling down, settling down, settling… Settling down
credits
from Talking Through Smiles,
released November 21, 2015
All instruments played by George Higgins-Hughes
Lyrics by George Higgins-Hughes
Produced by George Higgins-Hughes
Mixed and Mastered by George Higgins-Hughes
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