John Gorka
John Gorka
John Gorka
John Gorka
John Gorka
John Gorka
John Gorka
John Gorka
John Gorka
John Gorka
John Gorka
John Gorka
This song is about a worker that lives in one of the many milltowns (usually steel) in the US. John Gorka grew up in New Jersey, so this song is close to his roots. Many of these towns could be depressing in a way, as firms struggled to survive and often laid off workers, delayed maintenance, or lef...
[Verse 1]
Oh, when my shift is over
And I'm headed home
I don't listen to the radio
I like to be alone
I like to be alone
[Verse 2]
I've had my fill of people
And all that factory noise
I listen to the engine
It's a sound that I enjoy
It's a sound that I enjoy (oooh)
[Verse 3]
So I drive on past the drive-in
On past the movie lights
Past the fenced in fantasies
That slip into the night
I slip into the night (mmmm, mmm)
[Chorus]
Down in the Milltown
The Milltown so low
Hang your head over
Feel the wind blow
[Verse 4]
I wonder what's for dinner
If she'll be waiting there
She has to wake up early
She has to do her hair
She has to do her hair. (Mmm, mmm)
[Verse 5]
And if I need a cold one
There's a tavern up the street
The company of loners
Is still company to me
Yes, they're company to me. (Mmm, mmm)
[Chorus]
Down in the Milltown
The Milltown so low
Hang your head over
Feel the wind blow
[Verse 6]
And if my dreams treat me badly
And I cry out at night
Shake me to my senses
And I will be alright
Yes, I will be alright. (Mmm, mmm)
[Chorus]
Down in the Milltown
The Milltown so low
Hang your head over
Feel the wind blow
[Chorus/Outro]
Down in the Milltown
The Milltown so low
Hang your head over
Hang your head over
Hang your head over
Feel the wind blow
Down In The Milltown was written by John Gorka.
Down In The Milltown was produced by Bill Kollar.