Written as an ode to Crenshaw's hometown at the time, New York City, the song features a melody inspired by Babs Cooper's version of "Honest I Do," a record that Crenshaw had heard in his childhood.

Crenshaw said in an interview that "Our Town" is "just a song about being homesick for what was our home then, New York City.

"Our Town" was first released as the second track on Crenshaw's sophomore album Field Day in June 1983.

This EP featured remixed versions of songs from Field Day done by John Luongo, rather than Field Day producer Steve Lillywhite, as well as a cover of Elvis Presley's "Little Sister.

"[6] Karen Schlosberg of Creem lauded the song's "almost tangibly aching longing.