Homesick
Arm the Poor Lyrics


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This just isn't right
Cause you're nowhere near tonight
Somewhere out there she might be scared
And I won't hear you cry
So goodbye brown eyes
I still sing those lullabies
Cross my heart and hope to die
But I never sing them right
Where has the faith now gone
If you fake the feelings it won't seem so wrong
Believe in this lie
For one more night
Did you sleep tonight
Did you have me on your mind
Does it hurt when you see me go
When I've gone so many times
And how long can she wait
When I don't hesitate
Well I'll put that thought away




Yeah I'll put that thought away
But I keep on trying cause that's all that I can do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Homesick" by Arm the Poor express a profound sense of loss and despair that arises from being separated from a loved one. In the song, the singer is plagued by feelings of homesickness and longing for their significant other, who is nowhere near them. They sing lullabies to themselves to ease their loneliness, but it never seems to be enough. They wonder if their loved one is scared without them and if they're being missed in the same way. Despite their longing and heartache, they try to put these thoughts aside and remain hopeful that they will be reunited soon.


The lyrics also touch upon the idea of faith and faking feelings. The singer questions where their faith has disappeared to and suggests that faking feelings can make it seem less wrong. The singer urges their loved one to believe in the lie that everything is okay, just for one more night. They contemplate if their loved one thinks of them often and if their absence causes them pain. They acknowledge that they have left many times before and wonders how long their loved one can wait for them to return.


In conclusion, the lyrics of "Homesick" by Arm the Poor capture the intense emotions of separation, homesickness, and loneliness that one experiences when they're in a long-distance relationship. Despite the pain, the singer remains hopeful and determined to keep trying for their loved one.


Line by Line Meaning

This just isn't right
The current situation feels wrong or unjust in my mind


Cause you're nowhere near tonight
I am missing the presence of a significant other or loved one tonight


Somewhere out there she might be scared
I am worried about the safety or wellbeing of a female figure in my life


And I won't hear you cry
I am unable to provide emotional support if needed because of a physical distance between us


So goodbye brown eyes
I am saying farewell to a person with brown eyes or perhaps their memory


I still sing those lullabies
Even though this person or memory is gone, I still hold onto things that remind me of them


Cross my heart and hope to die
I promise with sincerity that what I am saying is true


But I never sing them right
I struggle to recreate things perfectly, even if they remind me of someone dear to me


Where has the faith now gone
My belief or trust in something is wavering or gone


If you fake the feelings it won't seem so wrong
Sometimes when someone is not genuine with their emotions, it can lessen the emotional burden of a situation


Believe in this lie
I am encouraging myself or someone else to believe something that is not true or real


For one more night
It would bring temporary relief to pretend like things are okay, just for the night


Did you sleep tonight
I am curious about someone else's rest or sleep based on how they are feeling emotionally


Did you have me on your mind
Wondering if someone else was thinking about me or missing my presence


Does it hurt when you see me go
I am curious whether someone else feels sadness or pain when I am not around


When I've gone so many times
I have left before and now I wonder the impact it had on someone else


And how long can she wait
Questioning the patience or endurance of a woman who is waiting for something/someone


When I don't hesitate
I am confident or assured in my actions, therefore not hesitating to make decisions or leave


Well I'll put that thought away
I am choosing to suppress or ignore this thought/feeling


Yeah I'll put that thought away
Reiterating that I have made a decision to not think about something anymore


But I keep on trying cause that's all that I can do
Despite the difficulties or challenges I face, I will continuously try because that's the only option I have




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Adam O'Leary

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