David Morris - This Town (Official Video)

Directed Emad Rashidi - (IG @EmadRashidi)
Song Written & Produced by David Morris

***LYRICS***

[VERSE 1]

Me and all my friends down by the river, fourteen running through the streets
Living on a prayer in a teenage wasteland, trying not to bust at the seams

We were young, so low tryn’a get high
Praying up above that our dreams never die
Putting that Jeep into four-wheel drive
Shining like stars in the sky

We grew up in this town
We screwed up in this town
Had each other’s backs when we got off track
Man life moves fast

[CHORUS]

In this town baby I can never get away
I don’t wanna leave but you know I can’t stay
There’s something ‘bout these hills and those country roads
That makes me feel at home in this town

We laughed, we cried, we stayed out all night
We did everything wrong, but we turned out alright
Baby it’s bittersweet
You can take me out of this town
But you can’t take this Town out of me

[VRS 2]

Well some of us move on, some get locked up
And some don’t make it out
I think about those days when we’d just meet up at Adam’s house and just ride around

We were so young, so lost, tryna get by
Couldn’t tell us nothing we had too much pride
Spending our weekends working part time
We were just tryna survive

Cuz we were raised in this town
Learned how to pray in this town
Seen my friends die, seen mommas cry, still asking why

[CHORUS]

In this town baby I can never get away
I don’t wanna leave but you know I can’t stay
There’s something ‘bout these hills and those country roads
That makes me feel at home in this town

We laughed, we cried, we stayed out all night
We did everything wrong, but we turned out alright
Baby it’s bittersweet
You can take me out of this town
But you can’t take this Town out of me

[BRIDGE]

Cuz we grew up in this town
We screwed up in this town
I’ll remember us the way it was
It’s always love

[CHORUS]

In this town baby I can never get away
I don’t wanna leave but you know I can’t stay
There’s something ‘bout these hills and those country roads
That makes me feel at home in this town

We laughed, we cried, we stayed out all night
We did everything wrong, but we turned out alright
Baby it’s bittersweet
You can take me out of this town
But you can’t take this Town out of me

[brianknows]

We laughed, we cried and we stayed out all night and we turned out alright, lyrics hit home.

[johndaniels]

Your dad is my doctor and is a wonderful man. He is really proud of you.

[wickedoutlawtour]

Every person from Rural America can appreciate this song! Wish you the best sir.

[isaiahmajka]

Remember they never played Kidd Rock and just look at him! David doesn’t need radio!! But Radio needs David💯

[zkurtz]

This song goes under the radar while garbage is played on the radio non stop

[dylandelaughter]

This guy has potential. If he keeps making music he’s gonna be good

[jtcox]

I am 66 years old and have lived in West Virginia all my life, born in McDowell county. This is a great song, it says so much about what it means to be a mountaineer. Thank you, keep it up.

[marmar]

The more I listen the more overcome with emotion I get. My heart runs the gamut from joy to pain from pride to grief. When one song makes you feel all of that it’s art. Thank you 🙏🏼 so many memories of good times past and some grief come back with each lyric. This town is everyone’s town. 🖤

[michaelcooper]

Charleston WV stand up! Shout out Tudors Biscuit World!

[godsfault]

Every once in a while a song, a singer, a video will bring tears to my eyes. I don’t know why, really. The melody, the passion or emotion, the images...I don’t know why David’s song and video speak to my heart. I think because it’s so damn real and from the heart. It’s a deep song with deep simple images that remind me, teach me about the sad beauty of our human hearts.
David has written beautiful prose, simple declarative sentences that play across the bottom of the video. I was so taken by the music and the images David’s prose had to wait for the next viewing. David is a writer as well as a singer and songwriter.
The images. The townsfolk posed unmoving before the camera, unselfconscious, unaffected, just being there. I felt them in a way that, again, defies explanation, but I am reminded of a simple phrase of William Faulkner’s: “They endure.”
I think the video work and the song are of a inseparable piece...brilliant yet unassuming...unassuming like those folks in that West Virginia town.

[RedDirtTucker]

Upchurch pointed me in this guy's direction. I'm glad he did! #RHEC

[berinmind]

This guy has what it takes. Very versatile, very underrated.

[nicklesmc]

Elkview river girl living out of state, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of home. #Mountaineerforlife!!

[tomb.]

Make sure you read the subtitles while you listen; they tell a story too. I love this song and David is going to go far in this world. Thank you for your music.

[aubreycharter]

I'm not southern, this songs speaks to a wide audiance love it

[alessandropugliese]

Amazing video man, unreal cinematography and awesome to stories of people from your community. And of course, great vibes and lyrics as always. Proud to see you evolve as an artist.

[macdata]

You have planted the seeds of success. You will grow to be a staple of country rap artists. Trust the process.

[.charleston]

I'm from South Carolina but the way you explain it. It's all the same place honestly. I can relate. Love your music man.

[heathersetser]

Your Dad is one of the most precious people I‘ve ever met. He has lovingly cared for the folks where I grew up for so many years. Beautiful voice and song !!!!

[miguelmadrigal]

Next biggest country singer I hope you get the recognition you deserve.