Middletown Dreams Lyrics

Lyric discussion by peopleplaces 

Cover art for Middletown Dreams lyrics by Rush

I feel it's more towards middling in your efforts - underachieving. I'm reading a lot into the last verse but

It's understood By every single person Who'd be elsewhere if they could So far so good And life's not unpleasant In their little neighborhood

that feels like the narrative --- If you wanted to, you would move/change things . You're only where you are because you tolerate it

My Interpretation

also, about the things you let hold you back from doing things you want to

@peopleplaces I've been thinking about this one for so long. It's been gnawing at me. Something about the lyrics was so poignant but I couldn't put my finger on it. I think you hit this bang on. Your interpretation makes so much sense to me.