Homeboy
Adorable Lyrics
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And your words like angels crash inside
And a word and a movement and a touch
And a word and a movement and it's all too much
It's all too much
I never understood what it meant to be
I never understood what it meant to be misunderstood
And even if I did, I don't think I'd care less
You're so beautiful
You're so beautiful
You're so beautiful
I want to drown beneath the waves
I want to dig myself a shallow grave
And hold you up for all to see
I want to cut you up, I want to watch you bleed, ever so slowly
You're so beautiful
You're so beautiful
You're so beautiful
You're so beautiful
I can't follow what I don't believe in
I can't follow what I don't believe in
And that's why there's nothing left of me
Cause I don't believe in you
You're so beautiful
You're so beautiful
You're so beautiful
You're so beautiful
Doo-doo-doo-doo, you're my homeboy, you're my homeboy
Doo-doo-doo-doo, you're my homeboy, you're my homeboy
Beautiful
Oh God, you're so beautiful
The lyrics to Adorable's song "Homeboy" express complex and contradictory emotions towards someone the singer appears to be infatuated with, yet at the same time deeply mistrusts or even despises. The opening lines suggest an almost psychedelic state of mind, where the singer feels overwhelmed by the other person's words and presence. However, this experience is followed by a sense of unfulfilled understanding, as the singer admits they never truly grasped what it meant to be misunderstood. This line hints at the possibility that the singer may in fact be projecting their own insecurities and fears onto the other person, rather than seeing them for who they truly are.
The chorus repeats the phrase "you're so beautiful" as if to mock or subvert the conventional adoration that such words usually imply. The desire to "drown beneath the waves" or "dig myself a shallow grave" may be a metaphorical expression of the singer's self-destructive tendencies, or a way of highlighting the intensity and ambivalence of their feelings. The line "I want to cut you up, I want to watch you bleed, ever so slowly" is particularly jarring, as it juxtaposes graphic violence with the earlier professed admiration. This could be interpreted as a manifestation of the singer's rage or jealousy towards the other person, or an acknowledgement of the destructive potential underlying their attraction.
The final lines of the song repeat the chorus, but add the phrase "you're my homeboy", which could be read as either a term of endearment or a sarcastic dismissal. The song as a whole seems to capture the complexity and volatility of romantic relationships, where feelings of love, hate, desire, and insecurity can all coexist and clash at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tripping into the back of my mind
I am getting lost in my own thoughts and memories
And your words like angels crash inside
The things you say have a powerful impact on me and make me feel uplifted like an angel's presence
And a word and a movement and a touch
Even the slightest word or gesture from you has a significant effect on me
And a word and a movement and it's all too much
Your words and actions overwhelm me in the best way possible
I never understood what it meant to be
I never fully grasped the concept of existing, of being alive
I never understood what it meant to be misunderstood
I'm not even sure what it feels like to be misunderstood since I haven't quite understood myself yet
And even if I did, I don't think I'd care less
Even if I did understand being misunderstood, I wouldn't care because I am captivated by you instead
You're so beautiful
Your inner and outer beauty astounds me
I want to drown beneath the waves
I want to let go of my thoughts and be engulfed in the rushing current of the ocean
I want to dig myself a shallow grave
I want to bury myself and my troubles, leaving them behind
And hold you up for all to see
I want to showcase you to the world, so that they may recognize how special you are
I want to cut you up, I want to watch you bleed, ever so slowly
I would never actually hurt you, but you affect me so deeply that it feels like it could be both painful and beautiful at the same time
I can't follow what I don't believe in
I can't go along with something if I don't truly believe in it
And that's why there's nothing left of me
Because I don't compromise my beliefs, I sometimes feel like there is nothing left of me
Cause I don't believe in you
But I do believe in you, so much so that I can't believe in anything else
Doo-doo-doo-doo, you're my homeboy, you're my homeboy
You're more than just a friend, you're the person who makes me feel like I'm at home
Oh God, you're so beautiful
You are so breathtakingly amazing that it's almost transcendent
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KEVIN GRITTON, PIOTR FIJALKOWSKI, ROBERT DILLAM, STEPHEN WILLIAMS
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@TiagoPatula84
I'm tripping into the back of my mind
And your words like angels crash inside
And a word and a movement and a touch
And a word and a movement and it's all too much
It's all too much
I never understood what it meant to be
I never understood what it meant to be misunderstood
And even if I did, I don't think I'd care less
And even if I did, I don't think I'd care less
You're so beautiful
You're so beautiful
You're so beautiful
I want to drown beneath the waves
I want to dig myself a shallow grave
And hold you up for all to see
I want to cut you up, I want to watch you bleed, ever so slowly
You're so beautiful
You're so beautiful
You're so beautiful
You're so beautiful
I can't follow what I don't believe in
I can't follow what I don't believe in
And that's why there's nothing left of me
Cause I don't believe in you
You're so beautiful
You're so beautiful
You're so beautiful
You're so beautiful
Doo-doo-doo-doo, you're my homeboy, you're my homeboy
Doo-doo-doo-doo, you're my homeboy, you're my homeboy
Beautiful
Oh God, you're so beautiful
@gerilynnmyers9041
Still here in 2024. Absolute banger. Always bummed I can't obsessively listen to it on Spotify.
@karlirae6423
Saaaaame
@Muckymuckmuck
Oh man, I've been searching for this song for decades! I saw them tour this album in Canberra in the 90's. I'm so relieved to finally find them, I'm home.. you're my homeboy, you're my homeboy
@squarepeg4435
Great. Part of the amazing Live 105’s playlist in 1993. Time warp. They brought incredible music to San Francisco. RIP, Live 105.
@manicundead107
I danced to this at an all ages indie club back in the 90s. It will forever be in my heart.
@hauntedcircus7475
I could cry. I finally found it! Can't bring up on Spotify, but so happy just to hear it again. Thank you!
@misstalie
This and Sunshine Smile have been my favourite songs for more than a decade. Can't believe this band isn't even on Spotify.
@slitten33
Same here! I always keep checking to see if someone uploaded it.
@AlyssaHopeByrd
Sunshine Smile is on Spotify right now. But I hate that nothing else by Adorable is on Spotify.
@kevnmarr8621
Played this song incessantly as a DJ for my college radio station in 1991. It was 103.3 FM KSCU Santa Clara. What a rush to find it again after all these years. If you know, you know.