Streets of Your Town
The Go-Betweens
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Round and round up and down Through the streets of your town Everyday I make my way Through the streets of your town Don't the sun look good today? But the rain on its way Watch the butcher shine his knives And this town is full of battered wives. Round and round up and down Through the streets of your town Everyday I make my way Through the streets of your town I ride your river under the bridge I take your boat out to the reach 'Cause I love that engine roar But I still don't know what I'm here for Round and round up and down Through the streets of your town Everyday I make my way Through the streets of your town They shut it down They closed it down They shut it down They pulled it down Round and round up and down Through the streets of your town Everyday I make my way Through the streets of your town
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Written by: Robert Derwent Garth Forster, Grant William Mclennan
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10 facts about this song
Title and Band"Streets of Your Town" is a song by Australian indie rock band The Go-Betweens.
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Release and PopularityThis song was released as a single in 1988.
- It is one of the band's most successful songs, gaining significant popularity both in Australia and internationally.
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Album Information"Streets of Your Town" is part of the band's 6th studio album, "16 Lovers Lane".
- This album marked a commercial peak for The Go-Betweens.
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Song CompositionRobert Forster and Grant McLennan, the band's leading members, co-wrote "Streets of Your Town".
- While often perceived as a cheery song due to its upbeat melody, its lyrics cover darker themes, including domestic violence.
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Chart PerformanceThe song charted at number 70 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart.
- It reached number 82 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoA music video was also released for "Streets of Your Town".
- The video features band members performing the song mixed with shots of everyday life in Australian towns.
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Re-releases and CoversThe song was re-released in the UK in 1989 and reached a higher chart position than the original release.
- Several artists have also covered "Streets of Your Town", demonstrating its lasting influence on indie rock music.
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Song Interpretation"Streets of Your Town" has been interpreted as a commentary on the gentrification of Australian towns.
- Despite the cheerful melody, the dissonant lyrics provide a contrasting view of the Australian society from an insider's perspective.
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Element of SurpriseInterestingly, "Streets of Your Town" dissolves into a harmonic yet unexpected instrumental passage in the middle, showing a creative diversification in the band’s music style.
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LegacyThis song remains one of The Go-Betweens' most recognized tracks, often representing the Go-Betweens’ sound.
- It still receives airplay on Australian radio, solidifying its place in the country's musical landscape.
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