Home Again
Bleeding Hearts Syndicate Lyrics
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It’s been a long long time now,
I can’t believe you’re back again…
I thought I’d be ok,
Be ready somehow,
But I’m standing here
Like shot between the eyes…
For showin’ up again,
Just the perfect day…
So how ‘bout life in the city?
Whatever you wanted
I’m glad you’ve found another way…
Well there’s nothing new about me,
Just been getting older…
Now is that enough
To read between the lines?
But this is a perfect day
For showin’ up again,
Just the perfect day
For coming home…
The lyrics of Bleeding Hearts Syndicate's song "Home Again" speak of someone who has been away for a long time and has now returned. The singer expresses surprise and a mix of emotions upon seeing the person again. Despite thinking they would be ready for the return, they seem to be caught off guard and stunned like a "shot between the eyes." Yet, the singer acknowledges that it is the perfect day for the person to show up again and come home.
The second stanza delves into the idea of life in the city and different paths taken. The singer expresses a sense of contentment for the person finding another way while expressing a sense of stagnation in their own life, simply getting older. There is an underlying question of whether that is enough for the person to piece together the pieces of the singer's life.
Overall, the song seems to convey a mix of emotions - surprise, shock, contentment, and perhaps a sense of unease with the past catching up. It shines a light on the complexity of relationships and how time can both heal and hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
So you’ve been away…
Acknowledging that the person being spoken to has been absent.
It’s been a long long time now,
Emphasizing that the passage of time has been significant.
I can’t believe you’re back again…
Expressing surprise and disbelief at the person's return.
I thought I’d be ok,
Expecting to be able to handle the person's return.
Be ready somehow,
Having prepared oneself for the person's return.
But I’m standing here
Describing the current situation or location of the person speaking.
Like shot between the eyes…
Feeling stunned or shocked by the person's return, as if being hit by a bullet.
But this is a perfect day
Suggesting that the timing of the person's return is ideal or significant.
For showin’ up again,
Implying that the person's return is a positive action.
Just the perfect day…
Repeating the sentiment that this is an ideal day for the person's return.
So how ‘bout life in the city?
Asking about the person's experiences in the city.
Whatever you wanted
Imagining that the person found what they were searching for in the city.
I’m glad you’ve found another way…
Expressing happiness that the person has found a new path or direction.
Well there’s nothing new about me,
Admitting that not much has changed for the person speaking.
Just been getting older…
Acknowledging that time has passed and the person has aged.
Now is that enough
Questioning whether the person being spoken to will be satisfied with this answer.
To read between the lines?
Asking if there is a deeper meaning to be gleaned from the situation or conversation.
For coming home…
Reiterating the idea that this day is perfect for the person's return home.
Contributed by Eliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.