Close to None
Homecoming Echoes: Unveiling the Hidden Journey in 'Close to None'
Lyrics
You look like you wanted home
You appear to long for a sense of belonging or comfort.
Far from God, and close to none
Being distant from God and having little or no connection to anything significant.
I've been waiting for the sun
Anticipation for a positive change or resolution, possibly metaphorically represented by the sun.
To wash away those powdered eyes
Hope for a cleansing or renewal, symbolized by the sun washing away troubles represented by "powdered eyes."
And I've been wanting to hear a voice
Desire to hear a voice, seeking communication or connection.
But not a word from, Madeleine
No communication from someone named Madeleine, suggesting a lack of response or connection.
I've been trying
Struggling or putting in effort to achieve something.
To get back to you
Efforts to return or reconnect with someone.
For some time
Indicates a significant period of attempting to reconnect.
Darling, I was simply blind
Affectionate term used, admitting past blindness or ignorance.
How the mountains play tricks on our eyes
Mention of the deceptive nature of mountains, possibly reflecting on challenges or obstacles.
The sea has saved
The sea has preserved or protected something meaningful in life.
The life you made
The sea has influenced or shaped the life being referred to.
The white of waves
The color white often symbolizes purity or truth, suggesting a connection to the authenticity of waves.
The truth of waves
Emphasizing the truth or genuine nature of waves, possibly in contrast to deceptive mountains.
I've been waiting for the sun
Repetition of the desire for positive change represented by the sun.
To wash away those marble eyes
Reiteration of the hope for cleansing or renewal, expressed through the symbolism of marble eyes.
And I've been wanting to hear a voice
Continued desire for communication or connection through hearing a voice.
But not a word from
Similar to line 7, emphasizing the absence of communication or words from an unspecified source.
You look like you wanted home
A repetition of line 1, possibly reinforcing the theme of seeking a place of belonging.
And now that I've found you
Having found the desired sense of home or belonging.
You're not alone because you know me
Assurance that the person is not alone because of mutual understanding and familiarity.
And I know you, you know me
Mutual recognition and understanding between the speaker and the addressed person.
And I know you
Reiteration of mutual recognition and understanding.
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