Amity Gardens
Fountains of Wayne
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Angel broke her wing Oh, you poor thing The hum of the motor gave way to The tick tick ticking of the clock And the rattle of springs The Buick's in the drive It's good to be alive And if you knew now what you knew then You wouldn't want to go home Wouldn't want to go If you knew now what you knew then You wouldn't want to go to Amity Gardens again It isn't very much, but for now it's home A room in the shadow of a funny-looking man On the phone to the bank about a default loan I thank you very much Ta ta we'll be in touch And if you knew now what you knew then You wouldn't want to go home Wouldn't want to go If you knew now what you knew then You wouldn't want to go to Amity Gardens again Where you came from And act like you tried Cause somethings are better kept Deep down inside But your's not driving You're along for the ride Just checking out the scene And taking in the green
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
0 fans
Written by: CHRIS COLLINGWOOD, ADAM SCHLESINGER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, MONKEY DEMON MUSIC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Amity Gardens" by Fountains of Wayne falls under the genre of Alternative Rock and Power Pop.
|
Album FactThe song is part of the band's second studio album, "Utopia Parkway," which was released in 1999.
|
Band MembersThe song was performed by band members Adam Schlesinger, Chris Collingwood, Jody Porter, and Brian Young.
|
Song's ThemeThe song is known for its lyricism, which paints a vivid picture of suburbia's malaise and desolation, a common theme in many songs by Fountains of Wayne.
|
Lyrics WritingLike much of their material, the lyrics for "Amity Gardens" were written by band members, Adam Schlesinger and Chris Collingwood.
|
Critical AcclaimWhile not a commercial hit, "Amity Gardens" is considered a fan-favorite and has received favorable reviews from music critics for its narrative storytelling style.
|
Band's OriginThe band, Fountains of Wayne, is named after a lawn ornament store in Wayne, New Jersey, which adds an interesting layer to their suburban-themed songs like "Amity Gardens."
|
Notable PerformancesDespite not being a commercial chart-topper, "Amity Gardens" has been frequently performed by the band in numerous live concerts.
|
Connection to the Album ThemeThe song's theme and lyrics align well with the overall concept of "Utopia Parkway" album which narrates the experiences of average suburban life in the USA.
|
Musical StyleThe musical arrangement of "Amity Gardens" showcases the band's hallmark style featuring catchy melodies, intricate harmonies, and clever lyrics.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Amity Gardens Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 19 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/2613954/Fountains+of+Wayne/Amity+Gardens>.
Powered by CITE.ME
Discuss the Amity Gardens Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In