| Tom Petty – American Girl Lyrics | 5 years ago |
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@[temsabi:30263] Everyone— this song was written about a girl who committed suicide at the University of Florida in the 80’s. I went to school there. Tom Petty grew up in Gainesville, Florida. He played concerts at UF 6-7 days in a row and this song always struck us as students. The school is very challenging and stressful for young students. Many can’t make it. Couple that with new and lost love. The girl jumped off the building. The building was right off US441 which is the street that runs right along the university and where she committed suicide. The song is about a young promising soul who couldn’t handle the stresses of life. |
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