Hometown
Andy Borrows Lyrics
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waves are gone, he has his days
as a lot oh his mind too bad
He's only happy in inside
has his canons which he files
the only boy I know can't cry.
I can see the ground I can't see you
leave the lights on when I'll go
so I can watch you down below.
How this loss been his loss
they all bridges he had to cross
we have bridges that we burn
and had so much we had to learn.
He has his canons which he files
the only boy I know can't cry
I can see the ground I can't see you
and see our hometown I can't see you
leave the lights on when I'll go
so I can watch you down below.
The only boy I know can't cry
I can see the ground I can't see you
and see our hometown I can't see you
leave the lights on when I'll go
so I can watch you down below.
The lyrics to Andy Borrows's song "Hometown" are a reflection on loss, distance, and the emotional walls we build around us. The singer describes someone who has closed himself off from the world, "He's got his walls and his ways." He may be successful and have things under control, but it's clear that "a lot of his mind" is consumed by something he can't shake. He can't express his feelings and cry, a fact that highlights the depth of emotion he has buried inside.
The chorus speaks of the difficulty in seeing familiar places without the person they associate with it. The hometown that was once a source of comfort and belonging is now a place of longing and separation. The singer asks that the lights be left on, so he can still feel connected to the person he is missing.
The final verse speaks of the universal experience of loss and growth. We all have bridges to cross and things to learn, but it's how we deal with those experiences that shape us. The singer repeats the line about the boy unable to cry, emphasizing the importance of being able to express our emotions.
Overall, "Hometown" is a reminder of the feelings of loneliness and disconnection that can come from distance and loss. It's a call to be open and vulnerable, to bridge the divide between ourselves and others, and to find comfort in the places and people we call home.
Line by Line Meaning
He's got his walls and his ways
He has built barriers and established his own methods of navigating through life.
waves are gone, he has his days
Despite the ups and downs life brings, he is able to find contentment in his routines and daily life.
as a lot oh his mind too bad
Although he has burdens on his mind, it's unfortunate that he can only find happiness within himself.
He's only happy in inside
His happiness is derived solely from his internal state and not external factors.
has his canons which he files
He has his own set of rules and beliefs which he strictly adheres to.
the only boy I know can't cry.
Despite his emotional struggles, he is unable to express his feelings through tears.
I can see the ground I can't see you
Although he is physically present in his hometown, he is unable to emotionally connect with those around him.
and see our hometown I can't see you
He is able to observe the physical structures of his hometown, but cannot fully experience or feel a connection to the people in it.
leave the lights on when I'll go
He wants to be able to watch from afar as his hometown continues to exist without him.
so I can watch you down below.
He wants to observe the lives of those in his hometown, even if he is not able to connect with them emotionally.
How this loss been his loss
The losses he has experienced have deeply affected him.
they all bridges he had to cross
Each obstacle he has encountered has been like a bridge he needed to cross in order to move forward.
we have bridges that we burn
In contrast, some people intentionally destroy bridges in their lives as a means of moving on from their past.
and had so much we had to learn.
Everyone has experiences in life which teach them lessons they wouldn't have learned otherwise.
Contributed by Muhammad B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ChronisRedFog
He's got his walls and his ways
waves are gone, he has his days
has a lot on his mind too bad
He's only happy if he's sad
has his cannons which he fires
the only boy I know can't cry.
I can see the ground I can't see you
and see our hometown I can't see you
leave the lights on when I'll go
so I can watch you down below.
Has his loss been his loss
there were bridges he had to cross
we have bridges that we burn
and had so much we had to learn.
He has his cannos which he fires
the only boy I know can't cry
I can see the ground I can't see you
and see our hometown I can't see you
leave the lights on when I'll go
so I can watch you down below.
The only boy I know can't cry
I can see the ground I can't see you
and see our hometown I can't see you
leave the lights on when I'll go
so I can watch you down below.
@kevinisaname
Most of this is correct, but here's a couple lines that need correcting...
"Has a lot on his mind to bear" instead of "has a lot on his mind too bad"
..and, later:
"Had his loves, then his loss" instead of "Has his loss been his loss"
There's a couple other small corrections, but those are the two main ones.
@86Smally
Remember the Band Called Razorlight? The singer of this song is Andy Burrows he is also the drummer from that band Razorlight
@Marcobisc24
This song captures the innocence of childhood, the warmth of family, the gratitude to our parents, the eventual loss of loved ones, yet it allows us to remember all that we were given. In conclusion. This song could be seen as the anthem of a lifetime.
@yordvandamme
This comment is blessed, love to all. Hope everyone enjoys it as much as I have done ever since I was a kid ,❤️
@Stormf0rce999
This song on the return flight in the snowman and the snowdog is so fitting and emotional.
@h3ktorjav13r
10 years of this beautiful song performed by this beautiful man
@bazoutofhell8293
Two Great songs for the Snowman and The Snowdog Christmas don't get much better then this ⛄🎅🔔Merry Christmas 2020🔔🎅⛄
@johnpaulmccormick2676
This is a lovely song, terrific arrangement. It appears in the snowman and the snowdog which is a beautiful animation film. Should be more known than it is.
@boratsagedieve1058
This is perfect for my great grandfather who recently passed and served in WW2, both from our perspective of missing him because he is gone now, and from his perspective of the memories and friends he made and lost in WW2, and reliving those hellish nights of war in nightmares, before he passed, sometimes it was like he was already gone, or still over there
He was a good man though, give you the shirt off his back
@Peanut21-qu3mt
I wish I could get back the feeling of when I first heard this. Still magic after so many times of hearing it ❤
@andrewgoodwin249
Beautiful piece of music this, still listening 2023