In an era where life moves at breakneck speed, Extra Time’s “The Town Where Time Stood Still” offers a much-needed pause, transporting listeners to a place untouched by the chaos of modernity. As the final track from their album Songs with Long Titles, this song is a love letter to Brunswick Heads, a quiet seaside town in northern New South Wales, Australia a place where simplicity reigns, memories linger, and summer never seems to end.
The song’s warm, nostalgic tones are complemented by poetic storytelling, painting vivid imagery of sun-drenched days, riverside adventures, and the kind of carefree joy only childhood summers can provide. The lyrics “It’s always summer, and your dreams can come true” encapsulate the track’s dreamy, wistful essence. The instrumentation, rich with acoustic textures and mellow yet uplifting energy, perfectly mirrors the town’s unhurried charm.
Extra Time effortlessly blends folk-rock and indie influences, evoking a timeless atmosphere akin to classic road trip anthems. More than just a song, “The Town Where Time Stood Still” is an invitation to step back, breathe, and relive the golden moments of youth.