Halfway Home
City Dwelling Nature Seekers Lyrics
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You hide like a moon in the middle of the day
Oh a latitude
A direction to move if you find yourself up in the sky
Well I'm spendin' my time down at the borderline
That's the way I am
The highway is longer today
And I'm much better on my own
For me
It's no longer
My fault
(It's not his fault)
It's just the way I am
You hide away
You hide like a moth in the middle of the day
Oh a longitude
A direction to move if you find yourself up in the sky
And I'm spendin' my time down at the borderline
The highway is longer today
And I'm much better on my own
I've got a ticket to a halfway home
For me
It's no longer
My fault
(It's not his fault)
It's just the way I am
That I'm all right
Tonight
Get me outside
And I'll be fine
Tonight
The highway is longer today
And I'm much better on my own
'Cause I've got a ticket to a halfway home
For me
It's no longer
My fault
(It's not his fault)
It's just the way I am
Well give me the And I'm all right
Tonight
Get me outside
And I'll be fine
Tonight
The song's lyrics seem to be about feeling like an outsider, wanting to escape the pressures and conventions of society, and searching for a place of belonging. The persona describes feeling like they need to "hide away" or "move… up in the sky" to escape the constraints of their everyday life. They spend time on the border, perhaps torn between two worlds or searching for a place where they can truly be themselves. The persona notes that "the highway is longer today," indicating a sense of weariness or feeling stuck, but they also declare that they're "much better on [their] own." They have a "ticket to a halfway home," suggesting that there's a place out there where they belong, and it's no longer their fault that they don't fit in with everyone else. The persona seems to be asking for permission or encouragement to step outside and enjoy life, declaring that they'll be "fine tonight" if they can just get outside.
One interpretation of the lyrics could be that the persona is struggling with mental health issues and is seeking refuge in nature or other peaceful places. They may feel like they don't fit in with the rest of the world and are searching for a place where they feel comfortable and can be themselves. The "halfway home" could represent a mental health facility or program where they're finding support and treatment. The references to latitude and longitude suggest a desire for direction or guidance as they navigate this difficult journey. Ultimately, the persona seems to be finding hope and comfort in their own independence and in the beauty of the natural world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
You hide away
You conceal yourself from the world
You hide like a moon in the middle of the day
You are a rare and misunderstood individual
Oh a latitude
You need a new direction in life
A direction to move if you find yourself up in the sky
A new path to follow when you reach a crossroads
Well I'm spendin' my time down at the borderline
I'm stuck between two worlds
That's the way I am
I cannot change who I am
The highway is longer today
Life is taking longer than expected
And I'm much better on my own
I don't need anyone else to succeed
I've got a ticket to a halfway home
I have a plan to find my true self
For me
This journey is mine alone
It's no longer
I am no longer at fault
(It's not his fault)
I am not to blame
That I'm all right
I am doing fine
Tonight
In the present moment
Get me outside
Let me experience nature
And I'll be fine
I will feel better
Contributed by Charlotte F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.