Omaha, Omaha
Where you been?
When we meet we can talk awhile
I can sleep in your dreams
The night alone I've been waiting

Omaha, Omaha
The saddled streets, the burro beats down my door
When you say it's no love affair
I will know and when we go
I'll be the only thing who cares

I've been waiting awhile
I've been waiting awhile
I've been waiting awhile
I've been waiting awhile

Here I come, Omaha
Hiding out
I got hot head, hot eyes, hot ticks, hot mouth
Each howl, I get bigger
I can't stay, I can for the night, for the night
For the weekend and the night
I've been aiding my fall
Aiding my fall, aiding my fall
I'll be long gone

You shouldn't wake me awhile
You shouldn't wake me awhile
You shouldn't wake me awhile
You shouldn't wake me awhile

Overall Meaning

The song "Omaha" by Tapes 'n Tapes is a dreamy and introspective piece that conveys the desire to escape and find solace in a distant place. The singer longs for the city of Omaha, where he can meet someone and talk for a while, sleep in their dreams, and forget about the loneliness that haunts him. The streets of Omaha are presented as a sanctuary, where the burro beats down his door and the only thing that matters is the connection he feels with someone else.

The chorus of the song repeats the name of the city, representing a fixation on the idea of escape and the longing for a place where the singer can truly be himself. The phrase "I've been waiting awhile" emphasizes the desire to make a change and find a new path, but also the fear of leaving behind what is familiar. The second verse portrays the singer as a restless and conflicted individual, full of passion and energy, but also a sense of doom that drives him away.

Overall, "Omaha" is a song about the search for meaning and connection, both external and internal, and the struggle to reconcile conflicting desires and emotions. It captures the feeling of being lost and wanting to escape, but also the hope of finding a new direction and purpose in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Omaha, Omaha
Addressing the city of Omaha, Nebraska where the singer is heading towards.

Where you been?
Asking the city what it has been up to since the last time the singer visited.

When we meet we can talk awhile
Expressing a desire to catch up and have a conversation with the city upon arrival.

I can sleep in your dreams
Referring to the idea of being able to find peace and comfort in the city.

The night alone I've been waiting
Implying that the artist has been looking forward to arriving in Omaha and spending time there.

The saddled streets, the burro beats down my door
Describing the city as being rough and imposing with its streets and people (burros) knocking on the singer's door.

When you say it's no love affair
Acknowledging that the relationship between the singer and the city may not be a positive one.

I will know and when we go
Pledging to leave if the artist realizes that the city is not meant for them.

I'll be the only thing who cares
Declaring that the artist will still care even if the city doesn't provide a positive experience.

Here I come, Omaha
Reiterating the artist's impending arrival to the city.

Hiding out
Suggesting that the singer is using the city as a form of escape or hiding place.

I got hot head, hot eyes, hot ticks, hot mouth
Describing the artist's heightened emotional state as they approach Omaha.

Each howl, I get bigger
Implying that the singer gains strength or courage from expressing themselves or their emotions.

I can't stay, I can for the night, for the night
Admitting that the singer may not be able to stay in Omaha for an extended period of time.

For the weekend and the night
Suggesting that the singer may be able to stay for a short time, such as a weekend trip.

I've been aiding my fall
Admitting that the artist may not be making the best decisions or choices in their life currently.

Aiding my fall, aiding my fall
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the artist's acknowledgement of their own struggles.

I'll be long gone
Implying that the singer may leave Omaha soon or move on with their life in general.

You shouldn't wake me awhile
Asking not to be disturbed while sleeping or resting in Omaha.

You shouldn't wake me awhile
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the artist's desire to rest and recharge in the city.

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Comments from YouTube:

@xredhenx

11y↑10

I miss high school. the days before I smoked and drank and songs like this would get me through the day. Now I need smoke, drink, and this song. Life is depressing but we must keep pressing on. blessings,

@giddybridge

12y↑4

This album has never managed to make it's way off my regular listening list. I never intend for that to change.

@joshlyons93

13y↑1

i love skating to this song! its so chill n relax n i used to live in omaha! lol

@francisbaconcheeseburger

4y↑2

still listening. some things don't age.

@sas9767

9y↑2

funny how almost every comment here is about how many years this song is stuck in their heads! exactly why I'm here, I loved this song 7 years ago and still loving it!