Lyrics
There was ease in the backwoods, quiet and green
Life in the countryside was tranquil and serene.
But the spice of life always seemed missing
Life felt mundane or lacking excitement despite its peacefulness.
So I'd read and sing and draw impossible things
I engaged in activities like reading, singing, and drawing unrealistic things because reality was harsh and unforgiving.
Because reality wasn't forgiving
Reality was difficult and not lenient or merciful.
I'd dream a place full of color and limitless wonder
I imagined a place full of vibrant colors and boundless fascination.
Of things that were bigger than, bigger than me
I envisioned things larger and more significant than myself.
I'd have big adventures dosed with intentions of
I pursued great adventures with the hope of healing emotional pain through a remarkable solution.
Curing the hurt with a grand remedy
Seeking a grand remedy to alleviate emotional distress.
But now I've flown and I'm out here on my own
Now that I've ventured out independently,
I thought things would naturally click
I expected things to fall into place naturally.
But I'm more scared than ever and I'm not feeling better
Instead, I feel more frightened than ever and not any happier,
I'm spinning around, I'm homesick
Experiencing a whirlwind of emotions, feeling homesick.
Growing up felt like a chore list, littered with rules
Adulthood seemed like a series of tasks burdened by regulations and norms.
Expectations and standards, right and wrong
Conforming to societal expectations of right and wrong.
So my minutes and hours and days I'd stare at the sun
I spent my time daydreaming about discovering where I truly belonged.
Fantasizing of finding the place I'd belong
Fantasizing about finding a place where I fit in.
I'd dream a place full of color and limitless wonder
Imagining a vibrant and wondrous place beyond my own limitations.
Of things that were bigger than, bigger than me
Dreaming of experiences larger than myself.
I'd have big adventures dosed with intentions of
Seeking significant experiences to heal emotional wounds.
Curing the hurt with a grand remedy
Searching for a grand solution to alleviate pain.
But now I've flown and I'm out here on my own
Now that I've ventured out independently,
I thought things would naturally click
I expected things to fall into place naturally.
But I'm more scared than ever and I'm not feeling better
Instead, I feel more frightened than ever and not any happier,
I'm spinning around, I'm homesick
Experiencing a whirlwind of emotions, feeling homesick.
It's long winding roads
Symbolic representation of the journey and experiences.
Cornfields and duplicate suburban homes
Depiction of familiar landscapes and repetitive suburban settings.
It's dark, late night drives
Referencing late-night drives in darkness.
Dairy Queen milkshakes, McDonalds fries
Mentions specific fast-food items, possibly signifying familiarity or nostalgia.
It's small, rushing creeks
Depiction of small, rapid streams or rivers.
Getting wet and dry, summer air so sweet
Experiencing the sensory delights of a particular season.
It's a car loaded for goodbye
Leaving in a vehicle, preparing to depart.
With not a single tear forming in my eye
Leaving without showing visible emotions.
But now I've flown and I've found me on my own
Now that I've ventured out independently,
And now everything has naturally clicked
Finally feeling a sense of natural alignment or understanding.
You can't really miss, a home you've never kissed
You can't miss a place you've never experienced intimately.
So I guess I can't say I'm homesick
Therefore, I cannot claim to be homesick for a place I've never truly known.
I guess I can't say I'm homesick
Reiteration of the inability to feel homesick for an unfamiliar place.
I guess I can't say I'm homesick
Restating the inability to claim homesickness for an unknown place.
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