Outskirts
Outskirts

Sam Hunt - Outskirts Lyrics

In this heartfelt ballad, the artist expresses regret and longing for a simpler life he could have had with a past lover. As he navigates through the bustling city life, he doesn't miss her until he reaches the outskirts - a symbol of their past shared dreams… Read more

Mar 10, 2023
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Outskirts Lyrics

There's so much goin' on in this town
To keep me busy, I've been runnin' around
Up and down all these avenues
Doin' everything but thinking 'bout you
As long as I stay on 'em, I'm fine
The city side of those city limit signs
You don't really cross my mind

But soon as I get out here on the outskirts
I wish I was runnin' by your house first
Something 'bout a summer in the South, sure
Shines like gold down these old
Round bail river valley backroads
Way back in the holler where the grass grows
God almighty, baby, we were that close
To ditchin' this town and settlin' down
Out here on the outskirts

If I'd have had a lick of damn sense
I'd be on the greener side of that fence
Little starter house we've finally outgrown
Twelve-hundred feet we're 'bout to add on
Smilin' out there watchin' them
Big ol' yellow buckets 'bout to break ground
While you're shootin' all my baby names down

But soon as I get out here on the outskirts
I wish I was runnin' by your house first
Something 'bout a summer in the South, sure
Shines like gold down these old
Round bail river valley backroads
Way back in the holler where the grass grows
God almighty, baby, we were that close
To ditchin' this town and settlin' down
Out here on the outskirts

I'm over all these Saturday nights
I miss the stars in your eyes

We were gonna give up on the fast life
Have a couple babies, raise 'em up right
Take 'em to the river, get 'em baptized
Back in our day, if I'd have just stayed
I wouldn't be livin' in this condo
Hangin' out with Hailey from Toronto
God almighty, baby, we were that close
To ditchin' uptown, puttin' roots down
Out here on the outskirts

Writer(s): Jerry Allen Flowers, Josh Osborne, Sam Hunt, Shane Mcanally, Zach Crowell
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Outskirts?

In this heartfelt ballad, the artist expresses regret and longing for a simpler life he could have had with a past lover. As he navigates through the bustling city life, he doesn't miss her until he reaches the outskirts - a symbol of their past shared dreams of settling down in a peaceful countryside. He reflects on their plans of having children and leading an idyllic rural life, which now seems to be replaced by his current urban lifestyle filled with fleeting relationships and superficiality. The song is a poignant reminder of lost love, missed opportunities, and the yearning for simplicity amidst the chaos of modern living.

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