Lyrically, "Home" explores themes of longing, searching for a sense of belonging, and the desire to find a place to call home. The lyrics convey a deep emotional yearning for a place or person to provide a feeling of comfort and familiarity.
The song is characterized by its moody and atmospheric musical arrangement, featuring prominent use of synthesizers and David Gahan's distinctive vocals. "Home" has a melancholic and introspective tone that reflects the emotional depth often associated with Depeche Mode's music.
"Home" received critical acclaim for its evocative lyrics and the band's ability to create a haunting and atmospheric sonic landscape. It has become a fan favorite and a staple of Depeche Mode's live performances.
The song's accompanying music video, directed by Steven Green, features visually striking imagery that complements the song's introspective and somewhat dark mood. It stands as a testament to Depeche Mode's enduring ability to craft emotionally resonant music that continues to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact.
Home.
Depeche Mode Lyrics
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Where I'm bound to the ground by the loneliest sound
And it pounds from within and is pinning me down
Here is a page from the emptiest stage
A cage or the heaviest cross ever made
A gauge of the deadliest trap ever laid
And I thank you for bringing me here
For showing me home
Finally I've found that I belong here
The heat and the sickliest sweet smelling sheets
That cling to the backs of my knees and my feet
Well I'm drowning in time to a desperate beat
And I thank you for bringing me here
For showing me home
For singing these tears
Finally I've found that I belong
Feels like home
I should have known
From my first breath
God send the only true friend I call mine
Pretend that I'll make amends the next time
Befriend the glorious end of the line
And I thank you for bringing me here
For showing me home
For singing these tears
Finally I've found that I belong here
The song "Home" by Depeche Mode is a melancholy and introspective exploration of the feeling of belonging. It describes the loneliness and isolation one can feel even in a crowded city, and the relief of finding a place where they finally feel at home. The first verse paints a picture of a bleak and desolate environment, where the singer is weighed down by a heavy burden. The second verse uses sensory descriptions of smells and sensations to create a vivid image of being trapped and suffocated.
The chorus is a celebration of finding a place where one finally feels like they belong. The gratitude expressed towards the person who brought them there suggests that this place was not easy to find, and that the singer may have felt lost and adrift before. The bridge hints at a difficult past, and the need to make amends for past mistakes. The final line of the song is a declaration of belonging and acceptance.
Overall, "Home" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the complex feelings of belonging and identity. It is a testament to the importance of finding a place where one feels accepted and understood.
Line by Line Meaning
Here is a song from the wrong side of town
I am in a bad place and the music reflects that.
Where I'm bound to the ground by the loneliest sound
The melancholy tone is like an anchor weighing me down.
And it pounds from within and is pinning me down
The music is coming from within, and it's overwhelming me.
Here is a page from the emptiest stage
This song is like a performance, but no one is there to witness it.
A cage or the heaviest cross ever made
This song is like a prison or punishment that I can't escape from.
A gauge of the deadliest trap ever laid
The music is a warning sign of something dangerous ahead.
And I thank you for bringing me here
Despite the darkness of this place, I am grateful for being here, experiencing it.
For showing me home
This place is where I belong, even though it's not a typical notion of 'home.'
For singing these tears
The music is my release and allows me to express my emotions.
Finally I've found that I belong here
This place and this music feel like where I was meant to be all along.
The heat and the sickliest sweet smelling sheets
This place is uncomfortable and unhealthy, yet I am drawn to it.
That cling to the backs of my knees and my feet
I am stuck here; it's like the place is holding onto me.
Well I'm drowning in time to a desperate beat
The rhythm of this song is like I'm sinking and suffocating.
Feels like home
Despite the pain and discomfort, this place and this music feel like where I belong.
I should have known
In hindsight, I realize that this is where I was always meant to be.
From my first breath
This feeling of belonging has been with me for my whole life.
God send the only true friend I call mine
This music is my only true companion in this place.
Pretend that I'll make amends the next time
I know that I need to leave this place eventually, but for now, I am pretending that everything will be okay.
Befriend the glorious end of the line
I am not afraid of death, and I know that eventually, this place and this music will come to an end.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW JAY J ATKINS, MATTHEW PETER GORE, MARK EDWARD WARNER, BENJAMIN WHITNEY WINDSOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@albalilith
Here's a song
From the wrong side of town
Where I'm bound
To the ground
By the loneliest sound
That pounds from within
And it's pinning me down
Here is a page
From the emptiest stage
A cage or the heaviest cross ever made
A gauge of the deadliest trap ever laid
And I thank you
For bringing me here
For showing me home
For singing these tears
Finally I've found
That I belong here
The heat and the sickliest
Sweet smelling sheets
That cling to the backs of my knees
And my feet
Well I'm drowning in time
To a desperate beat
And I thank you
For bringing me here
For showing me home
For singing these tears
Finally I've found
That I belong
Feels like home
I should have known
From my first breath
God send the only true friend
I call mine
Pretend that I'll make amends
The next time
Befriended the glorious end of the line
And I thank you
For bringing me here
For showing me home
For singing these tears
Finally I've found
That I belong here
@melaniay4793
Home
Here is a song from the wrong side of town
Where I'm bound to the ground by the loneliest sound
And it pounds from within and is pinning me down
Here is a page from the emptiest stage
A cage or the heaviest cross ever made
A gauge of the deadliest trap ever laid
And I thank you for bringing me here
For showing me home
For singing these tears
Finally I've found that I belong here
The heat and the sickliest sweet smelling sheets
That cling to the backs of my knees and my feet
Well I'm drowning in time to a desperate beat
And I thank you for bringing me here
For showing me home
For singing these tears
Finally I've found that I belong
Feels like home
I should have known
From my first breath
God send the only true friend I call mine
Pretend that I'll make amends the next time
Befriend the glorious end of the line
And I thank you for bringing me here
For showing me home
For singing these tears
Finally I've found that I belong here.
@OlegSkriabin
Привет русскоязычной аудитории !
Предлагаю альтернативный перевод:
У самого края Земли
От всего вдали
Высотой до небес
Тёмный лес,
А где-то за ним
Замок, полный чудес ...
Сотни придворных и слуг
Всё снуют вокруг
И любой из них - друг
Для меня,
Но мне тяжелее здесь день ото дня.
Быть может,
На жизнь не похоже,
Но счастья дороже -
Быть просто прохожим,
В день непогожий
Идущим домой ...
Самый безумный каприз
Здесь не знает границ.
Исполняясь, уносит покой,
И я задыхаюсь от жизни такой.
Быть может,
На жизнь не похоже,
Но счастья дороже -
Быть просто прохожим,
В день непогожий
Идущим домой ...
В тёмный лес льётся с Небес тихий свет звёзд.
Замок - мой дом,
Безопасно жить в нём,
Но я не живу, жизнь - когда-то потом,
Я понял, мой дом - где-то там, за окном.
Быть может,
На жизнь не похоже,
Но счастья дороже -
Быть просто прохожим,
В день непогожий
Идущим домой ...
@woobykal68
Martin has a voice of angel. Thankyou depeche mode for all the years of great music.
@PerceptionVsReality333
Agreed 💯
@zdenkavalentova2732
😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😮W😊ÁS❤Š
@alinaaksoy
Absolutely ❤
@MicroMacroUniverse
and poems.
@user-vx8ng9we7q
Круто
@thierry1610
"Ultra" is absolutely wonderful
@benstephenson8993
This shows the mastery of Martin, who wrote this song about his own demise and at the time, he literally believed he was going to kill himself. Despite all that, he had the presence of mind to still get it together to create such a beautiful song. Thankfully he turned himself around and we are lucky for it!
@PedroMiguel-if3ll
Where did you read that, or are you just making that up?
@benstephenson8993
@@PedroMiguel-if3ll I saw him discuss it in an interview. Why would I make that up?