Lost at Home
Navigating Identity: Lost at Home by Joshua Radin
Lyrics
You're tryin' to figure out
You're attempting to understand
How to sleep at night.
How to find peace or rest during the night
And this city is casting doubt
The city is causing uncertainty or confusion
Which one of me is right?
About which version of yourself is correct
Who are you, when you're home?
Questioning your identity or true self when in your familiar environment
Without a suitcase, nowhere to roam.
Being at home without the need to travel, feeling anchored
If you speak, do they hear?
Wondering if your words reach or impact others
And if you laugh, do they draw near?
Considering if your emotions attract people closer to you
And if you cry, does it show
Questioning if your sadness or vulnerability is visible to others
When you're lost at home.
Feeling disoriented or conflicted when in your own home
The bed's too still,
The bed feels empty or lacking in warmth
Where you lay your head.
Where you rest or sleep
You open up your eyes
Opening your eyes as the day ends
As the sun begins to set.
At sunset or dusk
Who are you, when you're home?
Questioning your identity within the comfort of your home environment
Without a suitcase, nowhere to roam.
Being settled without the need to travel or wander
If you speak, do they hear?
Contemplating if your words have an impact or resonance at home
And if you laugh, do they draw near?
Considering if your joy or laughter attracts others to you in that setting
And if you cry, does it show
Questioning if your sorrow is evident or perceived by those around you
When you're lost at home.
Feeling directionless or confused even within the familiarity of your home
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