Holiday
800 Octane Lyrics
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'Cause in the time I've been gone she's made all new friends
So we talk on the phone for an hour or two
Said final goodbyes and I love you's
And now I don't feel like going home for the holidays
Baby let me look at you
It must have been a year or two
Time's been on your side
What ever happened to this town?
The place I grew up in seems so run down
Mom, I'm coming home
If I stay here I'll spin the wheels home
Hey, it's the holidays
Do it one last time if that's alright
My friend Chris got caught in the machine
He never had the time to realize his dreams
And Susan put a bullet in her own brain
I always knew her father was the one to blame
I don't feel like going home for the holidays
The song "Holiday" by 800 Octane is a poignant narrative about the emotional and psychological dislocation that can happen during the festive season. The song opens with the singer lamenting how his girlfriend has found new friends in his absence and they've now said their goodbyes over the phone. The singer's realization that he has no place to go during the holidays contrasts with his memories of happier times, particularly with his family. He yearns for a deeper connection and a sense of belonging that he hasn't found in his current circumstances.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the changes that have happened since he left his hometown. The town seems run-down and he wonders what happened to the place he called home. The lyrics are introspective and highlight the difficulty of returning home when everything has changed, and the sense of isolation that often accompanies this shift. Both his friends Chris and Susan have had tragic outcomes which further underline the sense of loss that often happens during the holidays.
Despite the melancholic themes, the song is ultimately about hope and the possibility of redemption. The singer acknowledges his feelings, but still encourages himself to "do it one last time if that's alright". The song captures the complexity of life and the struggle to reconnect with what once was.
Line by Line Meaning
Well my girlfriend says she can't see me again
My girlfriend doesn't want to see me anymore because she has made new friends while I was away.
'Cause in the time I've been gone she's made all new friends
Due to my absence, my girlfriend has made new friends and doesn't feel the same way toward me anymore.
So we talk on the phone for an hour or two
We communicate through the telephone for hours before finally saying goodbye.
Said final goodbyes and I love you's
We said our final goodbyes and expressed our love for each other.
And now I don't feel like going home for the holidays
I no longer have an attachment to my former home and don't feel like spending the holidays there.
Baby let me look at you
Let me take a moment to look at you, it's been a while since I've seen you.
It must have been a year or two
It's been a year or two since we last saw each other.
Since the last day I saw you
It's been a while since I've seen you.
Time's been on your side
Time has been kind to you.
What ever happened to this town?
Why does this town seem so different to me now?
The place I grew up in seems so run down
The town I grew up in seems to have deteriorated.
Mom, I'm coming home
Mom, I'm returning home.
If I stay here I'll spin the wheels home
If I stay here, my life will be stagnant and I'll never move forward.
Hey, it's the holidays
It's the holidays, a time to celebrate.
Do it one last time if that's alright
Let's celebrate and have a good time one last time before moving on.
My friend Chris got caught in the machine
My friend Chris got caught up in the system and lost sight of his dreams.
He never had the time to realize his dreams
Chris was never able to pursue his dreams due to the constraints of life.
And Susan put a bullet in her own brain
Susan committed suicide by shooting herself.
I always knew her father was the one to blame
I always suspected that Susan's father was responsible for her troubles.
I don't feel like going home for the holidays
I don't have an attachment to my former home and don't want to spend the holidays there.
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