The song also describes experiencing gender dysphoria.
He feels home because he’s accepted for who he is. If your son identifies with this song, acknowledge the fact that he may be going through anxiety issues. Be there for him, and accept him for who he is.
“This Is Home” was certified gold by the RIAA on 10 February, 2021.
This is home
Cavetown Lyrics
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This avoids the stress of falling out of it
Are you tired of me yet?
I'm a little sick right now but I swear
When I'm ready I will fly us out of here
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) I'll cut my hair
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) To make you stare
And I'll figure out a way to get us out of here
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Turn off your porcelain face
I can't really think right now in this place
There's too many colors enough to drive all of us insane
Are you dead? Sometimes I think I'm dead
'Cause I can feel ghosts and ghouls wrapping my head
But I don't wanna fall asleep just yet
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) My eyes went dark
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) I don't know where
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) My pupils are
But I'll figure out a way to get us out of here
Get a load of this monster
He doesn't know how to communicate
His mind is in a different place
Will everybody please give him a little bit of space
Get a load of this train-wreck
His hair's a mess and he doesn't know who he is yet
But little do we know, the stars
Welcome him with open arms
Oh
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) Time is
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) Slowly
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) Tracing his face
But strangely he feels at home in this place (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
The song "This is home" by Cavetown is a reflective and moving piece of music. The lyrics express the feeling of being lost within oneself, unsure of one's place in the world, and struggling to find a way out. The opening lines of the song address the singer's inability to fall in love, but suggests that it is better to avoid the pain of falling out of love. The next line asks if the listener is tired of them yet, indicating a degree of insecurity in their relationships. The singer then goes on to say that they are sick right now, but will eventually be able to fly them both out of their unhappy situation.
The chorus of the song is a series of promises the singer makes to be better for their partner: they will cut their hair to make their partner stare, hide their chest and figure out how to escape their situation. The second verse brings a more surreal tone, with the singer describing the overwhelming colors around them that feel as though they are driving them insane. They question whether they are dead, as they can feel ghosts and ghouls wrapping around their head. At the same time, they do not want to fall asleep just yet, indicating a fear of being alone with their thoughts.
The bridge of the song is a plea for understanding from those around them. The singer describes themselves as a "train-wreck" and as being lost in their mind. They ask for space and understanding, as the stars do when they welcome those who feel like they don't belong. The song ends with the singer realizing that they are at home in this place, although it may be difficult to navigate.
Line by Line Meaning
Often I am upset that I cannot fall in love but I guess
Feeling down that love isn't in my cards, but maybe that's for the best.
This avoids the stress of falling out of it
Being single means not having to worry about heartache.
Are you tired of me yet?
Are you getting tired of my problems and worries?
I'm a little sick right now but I swear
I'm feeling unwell, but I promise I'll get better.
When I'm ready I will fly us out of here
When I'm better, we'll leave this place behind.
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) I'll cut my hair
I'm willing to change for you.
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) To make you stare
I want to capture your attention.
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) I'll hide my chest
I'll hide my vulnerabilities.
And I'll figure out a way to get us out of here
I'll find a way to escape this place with you.
Turn off your porcelain face
Stop pretending and show your true emotions.
I can't really think right now in this place
I'm feeling overwhelmed and can't focus.
There's too many colors enough to drive all of us insane
The world is full of overwhelming stimuli that can overwhelm us.
Are you dead? Sometimes I think I'm dead
Feeling disconnected from the world and questioning existence.
'Cause I can feel ghosts and ghouls wrapping my head
Haunted by my own thoughts and anxieties.
But I don't wanna fall asleep just yet
I don't want to escape reality just yet.
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) My eyes went dark
I'm lost in thought.
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) I don't know where
I'm not sure what's going on.
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) My pupils are
My eyes are reacting to my thoughts.
But I'll figure out a way to get us out of here
I will find a way to help us escape this mental state.
Get a load of this monster
Look at the mess that I am.
He doesn't know how to communicate
Struggling to express myself.
His mind is in a different place
I'm lost in thought.
Will everybody please give him a little bit of space
I need some alone time.
Get a load of this train-wreck
I'm a mess.
His hair's a mess and he doesn't know who he is yet
Feeling lost and unsure of myself.
But little do we know, the stars
The universe is accepting and welcoming.
Welcome him with open arms
I am not alone in my struggles.
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) Time is
The passage of time is inevitable.
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) Slowly
It feels like time is moving slowly.
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) Tracing his face
The passage of time is leaving its mark on me.
But strangely he feels at home in this place (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Despite my struggles, I still feel comfortable in this world.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robin Skinner
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