Lyrics
Lost in your hometown
Feeling disoriented or disconnected in one's hometown.
The TV's always on now
Constant exposure to television.
Playing the same shows
Repetition of familiar TV shows from the past.
That they did when you were old
Shows that haven't evolved, contrasting with the listener's aging.
But they look different now
Despite familiarity, things appear different now.
And now you get the jokes
Understanding and appreciating jokes that were once unclear.
You were always smart
Being intelligent enough to maintain solitude.
Enough to keep me alone
The loneliness associated with intellectual independence.
So I stared into
Introspective contemplation in front of a mirror.
My bedroom mirror
Reflecting on oneself in the mirror.
Hoping to find myself
Expressing the desire to discover one's true identity.
Or maybe someone else
The uncertainty of whether the self-discovery will reveal the expected person or someone else.
Someone who gets better
Hoping for personal improvement.
Who doesn't blame themselves
Rejecting self-blame and seeking a replacement.
Should take my place
Suggesting someone else should take their position.
So I don't have a face
Avoiding facing the consequences by not having a recognizable identity.
To show to be proud of
Emphasizing the absence of a proud identity.
Nothing stays the same
Reflecting on the inevitability of change.
Everything will change
Highlighting the constant nature of change.
Everything should change
Advocating for intentional change.
So I started into
Repeating the act of self-reflection.
My bedroom mirror
Continued search for identity or an alternative self.
Hoping to find myself
Reiterating the desire for self-discovery or finding someone else.
Or maybe someone else
Uncertainty about the outcome of the search.
Can tell me where I'm going
Seeking guidance on direction or purpose.
Am I far away from home
Questioning one's proximity to a familiar place, possibly home.
Two hours away
Distance measured in time, suggesting a journey away from familiarity.
Should help you erase
Expecting distance to aid in erasing undesirable qualities or experiences.
What you have become
Addressing the transformation undergone in one's absence.
Now that you are here
Reflecting on the impact of the present on the listener's identity.
Do you like the stay
Asking for feedback on the current state of affairs.
Could you last a year
Pondering the endurance of the listener in the current situation.
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