Ohio
Damien Jurado filous Lyrics
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A real long time
Real long time
Out from my window please hear me Ohio
Your daughter wants to come home
She longs to be with you
To hug you, to kiss you
She stands on the sidewalk just waving at taxis
Like horses in parades in passing
I ask where she′s headed
She tells me "Ohio, I haven't seen my mother in
Ages"
It′s been a long time
A real long time
Real long time
It's been a long time
A real long time
It's been a long time
A real long time
A real long time
Out from my window please hear me Ohio
Your daughter wants to come home
She longs to be with you
To hug you, to kiss you
To never leave her alone
I′ve gotten to know her to live with to love her
It′s hard to see her leave
She belongs to her mother & the state of Ohio
I wish she belonged to me
It's been a long time
A real long time
Real long time
It′s been a long time
A real long time
It's been a long time
A real long time
A real long time
Real long time
The lyrics of the song "Ohio" by Damien Jurado feat. filous shed light on a heartwarming story of a daughter who longs to come back home to Ohio, to reconnect with her mother whom she has not seen in ages. The opening lines of the song, "Been a long time, a real long time" set the tone for the story of the daughter, who stands on the sidewalk, waving at taxis to get a ride to Ohio.
The daughter longs to hug and kiss her mother and never be alone, and the singer of the song feels helpless as he watches her leave to belong to her mother and the state of Ohio. He wishes she belonged to him, but acknowledges that she belongs to her mother, the state, and ultimately, to Ohio. The song beautifully encapsulates the emotions of longing, belonging, and the longing for a sense of homecoming.
In conclusion, "Ohio" is a poignant song that pulls at the heartstrings, as it portrays the story of a daughter's longing to come home, and the sense of belonging that home brings. The beautiful melody, combined with the deeply reflective lyrics, makes "Ohio" a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Been a long time
It's been a while since something significant has happened.
A real long time
It has been a particularly long time since something significant has happened.
Real long time
It has been quite a while since something significant has happened.
Out from my window please hear me Ohio
The artist is addressing the state of Ohio and hoping to be heard.
Your daughter wants to come home
The artist is speaking on behalf of someone who desperately wants to return home.
She longs to be with you
The person in question desires to be reunited with the state of Ohio.
To hug you, to kiss you
The person in question wants to physically embrace Ohio upon their return.
To never leave her alone
The person in question does not want to feel isolated and disconnected from Ohio again.
She stands on the sidewalk just waving at taxis
The person in question is waiting for a way to get back to Ohio.
Like horses in parades in passing
The taxis pass by quickly, similar to how horses might during a parade.
I ask where she's headed
The singer inquires as to where the person is going.
She tells me 'Ohio, I haven't seen my mother in ages'
The person in question reveals their destination and why they are going there.
It's been a long time
Again, it has been a while since something significant has happened.
A real long time
Again, it has been an especially long time since something significant has happened.
Out from my window please hear me Ohio
The singer repeats their desire to be heard by Ohio.
Your daughter wants to come home
The artist once again communicates the longing for a return to Ohio.
She longs to be with you
Same as before: the person in question desperately wants to be back in Ohio.
To hug you, to kiss you
Same as before: the person in question wants to physically embrace Ohio upon their return.
To never leave her alone
The person in question fears feeling disconnected from Ohio again.
I've gotten to know her to live with to love her
The artist has spent time with the person in question and has grown quite fond of them.
It's hard to see her leave
The artist is not looking forward to the person in question departing.
She belongs to her mother & the state of Ohio
The person in question has a strong connection to their mother and Ohio.
I wish she belonged to me
The singer desires a closer relationship with the person in question.
A real long time
It has been a significantly long time since something significant has happened.
Real long time
It has been quite a while since something significant has happened.
It's been a long time
Once again, it has been a while since something significant has happened.
A real long time
Once again, it has been longer than usual since something significant has happened.
It's been a long time
Yet again, it has been a while since something significant has happened.
A real long time
Yet again, it has been an especially long time since something significant has happened.
Writer(s): Damien Jurado
Contributed by Cameron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thevibeguide
Wow! This is superb!
@jessewang9753
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Vibing?
@jessewang9753
Pretty good huh? They won’t let me get the vocals to fit perfect ... they keep changing the positions on words and I’m getting different reverbs for different parts of the vocals cause that’s how they space them out when I’m not looking .... they add more reverb to words so then they move them further way from each other ....
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@stevenburrito7032
I’m from Ohio and I live in Hong Kong. I haven’t been home in a long, long time. This song both increases and decreases my pain. Thank you for the upload.
@helenmaevesmith1238
Where are you from in Ohio?
@stevenburrito7032
@@helenmaevesmith1238 CBUS with roots in the Hocking Hills
@yppakcaasi5396
keepin the CCP at bay with Damien Jamz i see. good work patriot!
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