Hometown
Drake Chisholm Lyrics


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I can be like everybody else for my hometown, for my hometown baby whoah
But sometimes I can lie, miss my hometown, i miss my hometown baby
I know the world is long




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Drake Chisholm's song "Hometown" delve into the internal struggle of the artist who is torn between leaving his hometown and embracing his newfound success while also feeling the need to stay true to his roots. The opening line of the song sets the tone as the artist asserts that he can conform to the norm like everyone else from his hometown, signaling his desire to not be perceived as different or arrogant for having achieved success. However, he also admits that at times he misses his hometown, his family, and old friends, highlighting the emotional toll that leaving home can have. He then acknowledges that the world is vast and the journey is long, emphasizing the sacrifices and challenges that come with pursuing one's dreams.


Throughout the song, the artist references his childhood memories and nostalgic sentiments as he tries to reconcile his desire for success with the pull of home. The lyrics reveal a sense of longing for a place and a past that may no longer be within reach. Ultimately, the song captures the universal experience of feeling torn between one's personal aspirations and the connections to one's home and community.


Line by Line Meaning

I can be like everybody else for my hometown, for my hometown baby whoah
I can conform to the norms of my hometown, to be accepted and recognized as a part of it


But sometimes I can lie, miss my hometown, i miss my hometown baby
However, there are moments when I pretend to be okay with leaving my hometown but deep inside, I am nostalgic for the place where I grew up


I know the world is long
I am aware that the world is vast and there's so much to explore and discover beyond my hometown




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@Loranos

Lyrics :) Sorry it took me so long, but those lyrics were quite the handful :D

I can't be like everybody else
From my hometown, from my hometown baby
But sometimes I can't lie
I miss my hometown, I miss my hometown baby

I know the road is long and far
But I've been working so damn hard so
I can't be like everybody else
From my hometown, from my hometown baby

From a small town where everyone know everyone
Mommy gave me a good life but yeah, I need a better one
You can call that greed, but me I call that human nature
I've been spitting fire homie, come watch me disintegrate you

Watch me go and get this paper while I'm living out my dreams
Learned when I was younger that life ain't really what it seems
In Highschool I only played a couple sports
Spend more time in the booth, less time playing on those courts

Wasn't always loved, but I knew there was more for me
I just want to get it back to everyone supporting me
And to my hometown I mean no disrespect
I'm just really trying to bring the North to Kanye West so

I can't be like everybody else
From my hometown, from my hometown baby
But sometimes I can't lie
I miss my hometown, I miss my hometown baby

I know the road is long and far
But I've been working so damn hard so
I can't be like everybody else
From my hometown, from my hometown baby

From my hometown, from my hometown, from my hometown baby yeah
This one's for my hometown, for my hometown, for my hometown baby yeah

I know the road is long and far
But I've been working so damn hard so
I can't be like everybody else
From my hometown, from my hometown baby yeah

Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed! :)



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@mkm6733

Man this guy is working hard - loved his Passages - this is awesome too

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@vikywithk

I love it how those visuals are always made so thoughtful. Fits perfectly, always. Small things matter

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Thanks Chill Nation! Supporting some good artists!

@JDrinuxHD

just like passages , a song with meaning , not girls/drugs/money...keep this real my friend , keep it awesome

@aishaattarA

Chill vibes from this <33 love the background as well! The raindrops on the window are absolutely gorgeous

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@KohniXGamingYT

Nice song,thanks Chill Nation!

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