In the 1990s, however, "alternative country" came to refer to a diverse group of musicians and singers operating outside the traditions and industry of mainstream country music. Read Full Bio"Alternative country" can refer to several ideas. Most generally, any musician who plays a type of country music different from the prevailing trend can be said to play "alternative country". By this standard, for example, the Bakersfield sound was alternative in the 1950s, and the Lubbock, Texas musicians were alternative in the 1960s.
In the 1990s, however, "alternative country" came to refer to a diverse group of musicians and singers operating outside the traditions and industry of mainstream country music. In general, these musicians eschewed the high production values and pop outlook of the Nashville-dominated industry, to produce music with a lo-fi sound, frequently infused with a strong punk and rock & roll aesthetic, bending the traditional rules of country music. Lyrics are often bleak, gothic or socially aware. In other respects, the musical styles of artists that fall within this genre often have little in common, ranging from traditional American folk tunes and bluegrass, through rockabilly and honky-tonk, to music that is indistinguishable from mainstream rock or country. Indeed, many alternative country artists come from punk and rock backgrounds. This already broad labelling has been further confused by alternative country artists disavowing the movement, mainstream artists declaring they are part of it, and retroactive claims that past or veteran musicians are alternative country. No Depression, the most well-known magazine dedicated to the genre, declared that it covered "alternative-country music (whatever that is)".
Despite this confusion, it is generally agreed that alternative country resulted from two opposing influences. The first is traditional American country music, the music of working people, preserved and celebrated by practitioners such as Woody Guthrie, Hank Williams, and The Carter Family. The second is country rock, the result of fusing country music with an aggressive rock & roll sound. The artist most commonly thought to have originated country rock is Gram Parsons (who referred to his sound as "Cosmic American Music"), although Jason and the Scorchers, and Steve Earle are frequently identified as important innovators. These two styles merged in Uncle Tupelo's 1990 LP No Depression, and this album is widely credited with being the first "alt-country" album. The bands Whiskeytown and The Old 97's continued in this tradition, and former Whiskeytown singer Ryan Adams continues to shape the genre to this day in his solo career.
Today a growing collective of musicians from across the country are taking a darker, more rustic approach to the genre, creating a subculture commonly referred to as "Gothic Americana". Many credit this style's origins to the artists that came from the Denver scene in the mid to late 90s, such as the Denver Gentlemen and 16 Horsepower with David Eugene Edwards. Today's alt.country musicians blend traditional folk, Americana, gypsy, blues, bluegrass, country, and rockabilly with punk and alternative rock to create an original style of music firmly rooted in the alt.country trenches, but with a much darker side. Traditional instruments such as fiddles, banjos, harmonicas, accordions and mandolins mix with electric guitars, powerful drumming and upright bass to create a dynamic, raw sound. The scene encompasses a rogue's gallery of performers and musicians, sharing the stage with burlesque dancers and circus freaks. Drawn by bands such as Wovenhand, Slim Cessna's Auto Club, O' Death, Jay Munly, Strawfoot, Reverend Glasseye, Curtis Eller, The Monads, Creech Holler, William Elliott Whitmore, The Handsome Family and many others, fans are growing in large numbers around the world.
Home
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Lyrics
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I do love my ma and pa
Not that way that I do love you
Well, holy moly, me oh my
You're the apple of my eye
Girl, I've never loved one like you
Man, oh man, you're my best friend
I scream it to the nothingness
There ain't nothing that I need
Well, hot and heavy, pumpkin pie
Chocolate candy, Jesus Christ
Ain't nothing please me more than you
Oh, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Oh, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
(Hey)
(Hey)
(Hey, hey)
La, la, la, la, take me home
(Daddy) Mother, I'm coming home
I'll follow you into the park
Through the jungle, through the dark
Girl, I never loved one like you (hey)
Moats and boats and waterfalls
Alleyways and pay phone calls
I've been everywhere (hey) with you
That's true, laugh until we think we'll die
Barefoot on a summer night
Never could be sweeter than with you (hey)
And in the streets you run a-free
Like it's only you and me
Geez, you're something to see
Oh, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Oh, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
(Hey)
(Hey)
(Hey, hey)
La, la, la, la, take me home
(Daddy) Mother, I'm coming home
"Jade"
"Alexander"
"Do you remember that day you fell out of my window?"
"I sure do, you came jumping out after me"
"Well, you fell on the concrete, nearly broke your ass
And you were bleedin' all over the place
And I rushed you out to the hospital, you remember that?"
"Yes, I do"
"Well, there's something I never told you about that night"
"What didn't you tell me?"
"While you were sitting in the backseat smoking a cigarette
You thought was gonna be your last
I was falling deep, deeply in love with you
And I never told you 'til just now"
"Aww"
Oh, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Oh, home, let me come home
Home is where I'm alone with you
Home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Oh, home, yes, I am home
Home is when I'm alone with you
Alabama, Arkansas
I do love my ma and pa
Moats and boats and waterfalls
Alleyways and pay phone calls
Home is when I'm alone with you
Home is when I'm alone with you
The song Home by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros is a unique love song that speaks about the singer's love for their partner, the feeling of being at home with them, and the memories they have shared together. The first verse mentions Alabama and Arkansas, and how the singer loves their parents but not in the same way that they love their partner. The chorus repeats the phrase “home is wherever I'm with you,” which emphasizes the idea of belonging and comfort with a loved one. The second verse mentions the memories and experiences the singer has had with their partner, from going through tough situations together to simply enjoying each other's company. The third and final verse is a dialogue between the two lovers, with the second speaker revealing their deep and long-lasting love for the first speaker.
What makes this song unique is its upbeat melody and its unconventional take on love songs. The repetitive chorus builds up to an enthusiastic sing-along, and the unique pairing of the male and female voices provides a refreshing sound. In fact, the song has become popular in many different contexts, from weddings to indie folk playlists, due to its universal message of love and belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
(Hey) Alabama, Arkansas
Hey you, from Alabama and Arkansas
I do love my ma and pa
I love my parents
Not that way that I do love you
But I don't love them the way I love you
Well, holy moly, me oh my
Wow, oh my goodness
You're the apple of my eye
You're very important to me
Girl, I've never loved one like you
I've never loved anyone the way I love you
Man, oh man, you're my best friend
You're my best friend
I scream it to the nothingness
I'm telling everyone and no one at the same time
There ain't nothing that I need
I don't need anything else
Well, hot and heavy, pumpkin pie
I love you a lot
Chocolate candy, Jesus Christ
You're even better than chocolate
Ain't nothing please me more than you
Nothing makes me happier than you
Oh, home, let me come home
Please let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
As long as I'm with you, I'm home
(Hey)
Hey
(Hey)
Hey
(Hey, hey)
Hey hey
La, la, la, la, take me home
Sing some nonsensical syllables to convey feeling
(Daddy) Mother, I'm coming home
I'm coming home, mom and dad
I'll follow you into the park
I'll go anywhere with you
Through the jungle, through the dark
Even if it's scary, I'll go with you
Girl, I never loved one like you (hey)
I really love you
Moats and boats and waterfalls
I've been to a lot of different places with you
Alleyways and pay phone calls
Even in small or weird places, I'm with you
I've been everywhere (hey) with you
I've been all over with you
That's true, laugh until we think we'll die
We laugh a lot together
Barefoot on a summer night
It's nice to be together on a summer night
Never could be sweeter than with you (hey)
Nothing is sweeter than being with you
And in the streets you run a-free
You run around happily in the streets
Like it's only you and me
It's like we're alone in the world
Geez, you're something to see
You're amazing to look at
Oh, home, let me come home
Please let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
As long as I'm with you, I'm home
(Hey)
Hey
(Hey)
Hey
(Hey, hey)
Hey hey
La, la, la, la, take me home
Sing some nonsensical syllables to convey feeling
(Daddy) Mother, I'm coming home
I'm coming home, mom and dad
"Jade"
Addressing someone named Jade
"Alexander"
Addressing someone named Alexander
"Do you remember that day you fell out of my window?"
Asking if they remember a specific event
"I sure do, you came jumping out after me"
Responding that they do remember
"Well, you fell on the concrete, nearly broke your ass
Recalling a painful incident
And you were bleedin' all over the place
There was a lot of blood
And I rushed you out to the hospital, you remember that?"
Remember the time I took care of you after that incident?
"Yes, I do"
Confirming that they remember
"Well, there's something I never told you about that night"
There's something I want to share with you
"What didn't you tell me?"
Asking what was left out
"While you were sitting in the backseat smoking a cigarette
Describing what the other person was doing
You thought was gonna be your last
You thought you were going to die soon
I was falling deep, deeply in love with you
But I was falling in love with you
And I never told you 'til just now"
I'm telling you now for the first time
"Aww"
Expressing fondness or approval
Oh, home, let me come home
Please let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
As long as I'm with you, I'm home
Oh, home, let me come home
Please let me come home
Home is where I'm alone with you
Being alone with you is when I feel most at home
Alabama, Arkansas
Repeating the first two lines
Moats and boats and waterfalls
Repeating an earlier line
Alleyways and pay phone calls
Repeating an earlier line
Home is when I'm alone with you
Being alone with you is when I feel most at home
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexander Ebert, Jade Allyson Castrinos
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Baltasar Santos
LYRICS:
Alabama, Arkansas
I do love my ma and pa
Not the way that I do love you
Holy Moley!, me, oh my...
You're the apple of my eye
Girl I've never loved one like you
Man, oh man you're my best friend
I scream it to the nothingness
There ain't nothing that I need
Well, hot and heavy pumpkin pie
Chocolate candy, Jesus Christ
Ain't nothing please me more than you
Ah, home, let me go home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Ah home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Take me home
Mother, I'm coming home
I'll follow you into the park
Through the jungle through the dark
Girl I never loved one like you
Moats and boats and waterfalls
Alleyways and pay phone calls
I've been everywhere with you
That's true
Laugh until we think we'll die
Barefoot on a summer night
Never could be sweeter than with you
And in the streets you're running free
Like it's only you and me
Jeez! you're something to see
Ah home, let me go home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Ah home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Take me home
Daddy, I'm coming home
- Jade
- Alexander
- Do you remember that day you fell out of my window?
- I sure do, you came jumping out after me.
- Well, you fell on the concrete, nearly broke your ass
and you were bleeding all over the place and
I rushed you out to the hospital, you remember that?
- Yes I do.
- Well there's something I never told you about that night.
- What didn't you tell me?
- While you were sitting in the backseat
smoking a cigarette you thought was gonna be your last,
I was falling deep, deeply in love with you,
and I never told you till just now
Ah home, let me go home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Ah home, let me come home
Home is where I'm alone with you
Home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Ah home, yes I am home
Home is when I'm alone with you
Alabama, Arkansas
I do love my ma and pa
Moats and boats and waterfalls
Alley ways and pay phone calls
Ah home, let me go home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Ah home, let me come home
Home is where I'm alone with you
Mustafa mohanned
Me: a song can’t be happy and sad at the same time
This song: allow us to introduce ourselves
Cloe Velarde
listen to 21 pilots
Rinnest
it's called melanchony
Stella
My step dad call it up-beat down
Jason Beswick
To add to that....Their love seems so Idyllic... and now they are no longer together...
Lu
Have you heard of Harry styles? ✨
AIDENJAY05
My life is in a really bad place right now and this song is one of the only things holding it together at the moment. The world needs more music like this
Love_wins_221
Prayers for you! Our lives are in seasons, waves. Just ride through the season you are in. It is going to get vetter. My heart and prayers are with you. ❤️🙏❤️🙏
NSGx GMx
Enjoy ur happy moments more.
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I’m really sorry that you’re in a bad place. Just know that there are people who love and care for you. Even me, a random stranger on YouTube. Seek help if you need it. You can get through this!