After breaking up with his girlfriend, moving out of his house, and joining a 12-step program for addiction, Ebert began work on a story about a messianic figure named Edward Sharpe. According to Ebert, Sharpe "was sent down to Earth to kinda heal and save mankind ... but he kept getting distracted by girls and falling in love." Ebert later met singer Jade Castrinos in Los Angeles, California, United States. In the summer of 2009, as Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Ebert and Castrinos toured the country with a group of fellow musicians in a big white school bus.
Its song "Home" was voted number 15 on the Australian Triple J Hottest 100's 2009 countdown, the largest music poll in the world.
Members:
Alex Ebert – vocals, guitar, percussion, piano
Jade Castrinos – vocals, guitar (Past member 2009-2013)
Nico Aglietti – guitar, synthesizer, keyboards, vocals
Stewart Cole – trumpet, percussion, keyboards, tenor ukulele, vocals
Tay Strathairn – piano, vocals
Aaron Older – bass, vocals, banjo, percussion
Josh Collazo – drums, percussion, vocals
Orpheo McCord – percussion, vocals
Nora Kirkpatrick – accordion, vocals
Christian Letts – guitar, vocals
Additional personnel:
Chris Richard – vocals, percussion
Anna Bulbrook – violin, vocals
Aaron Embry – keyboards, piano, vocals
Tyler James – piano, vocals
Ryan Richter – guitar, lap steel, vocals
Michael Farfel – announcer, management
Home
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Lyrics
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I do love my ma and pa
Not that way that I do love you
Well, holy moly, me oh my
You're the apple of my eye
Girl, I've never loved one like you
I scream it to the nothingness
There ain't nothing that I need
Well, hot and heavy, pumpkin pie
Chocolate candy, Jesus Christ
Ain't nothing please me more than you
Oh, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Oh, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
(Hey)
(Hey)
(Hey, hey)
La, la, la, la, take me home
(Daddy) Mother, I'm coming home
I'll follow you into the park
Through the jungle, through the dark
Girl, I never loved one like you (hey)
Moats and boats and waterfalls
Alleyways and pay phone calls
I've been everywhere (hey) with you
That's true, laugh until we think we'll die
Barefoot on a summer night
Never could be sweeter than with you (hey)
And in the streets you run a-free
Like it's only you and me
Geez, you're something to see
Oh, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Oh, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
(Hey)
(Hey)
(Hey, hey)
La, la, la, la, take me home
(Daddy) Mother, I'm coming home
"Jade"
"Alexander"
"Do you remember that day you fell out of my window?"
"I sure do, you came jumping out after me"
"Well, you fell on the concrete, nearly broke your ass
And you were bleedin' all over the place
And I rushed you out to the hospital, you remember that?"
"Yes, I do"
"Well, there's something I never told you about that night"
"What didn't you tell me?"
"While you were sitting in the backseat smoking a cigarette
You thought was gonna be your last
I was falling deep, deeply in love with you
And I never told you 'til just now"
"Aww"
Oh, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Oh, home, let me come home
Home is where I'm alone with you
Home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Oh, home, yes, I am home
Home is when I'm alone with you
Alabama, Arkansas
I do love my ma and pa
Moats and boats and waterfalls
Alleyways and pay phone calls
Home is when I'm alone with you
Home is when I'm alone with you
The song Home by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros is a unique love song that speaks about the singer's love for their partner, the feeling of being at home with them, and the memories they have shared together. The first verse mentions Alabama and Arkansas, and how the singer loves their parents but not in the same way that they love their partner. The chorus repeats the phrase “home is wherever I'm with you,” which emphasizes the idea of belonging and comfort with a loved one. The second verse mentions the memories and experiences the singer has had with their partner, from going through tough situations together to simply enjoying each other's company. The third and final verse is a dialogue between the two lovers, with the second speaker revealing their deep and long-lasting love for the first speaker.
What makes this song unique is its upbeat melody and its unconventional take on love songs. The repetitive chorus builds up to an enthusiastic sing-along, and the unique pairing of the male and female voices provides a refreshing sound. In fact, the song has become popular in many different contexts, from weddings to indie folk playlists, due to its universal message of love and belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
(Hey) Alabama, Arkansas
Hey you, from Alabama and Arkansas
I do love my ma and pa
I love my parents
Not that way that I do love you
But I don't love them the way I love you
Well, holy moly, me oh my
Wow, oh my goodness
You're the apple of my eye
You're very important to me
Girl, I've never loved one like you
I've never loved anyone the way I love you
Man, oh man, you're my best friend
You're my best friend
I scream it to the nothingness
I'm telling everyone and no one at the same time
There ain't nothing that I need
I don't need anything else
Well, hot and heavy, pumpkin pie
I love you a lot
Chocolate candy, Jesus Christ
You're even better than chocolate
Ain't nothing please me more than you
Nothing makes me happier than you
Oh, home, let me come home
Please let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
As long as I'm with you, I'm home
(Hey)
Hey
(Hey)
Hey
(Hey, hey)
Hey hey
La, la, la, la, take me home
Sing some nonsensical syllables to convey feeling
(Daddy) Mother, I'm coming home
I'm coming home, mom and dad
I'll follow you into the park
I'll go anywhere with you
Through the jungle, through the dark
Even if it's scary, I'll go with you
Girl, I never loved one like you (hey)
I really love you
Moats and boats and waterfalls
I've been to a lot of different places with you
Alleyways and pay phone calls
Even in small or weird places, I'm with you
I've been everywhere (hey) with you
I've been all over with you
That's true, laugh until we think we'll die
We laugh a lot together
Barefoot on a summer night
It's nice to be together on a summer night
Never could be sweeter than with you (hey)
Nothing is sweeter than being with you
And in the streets you run a-free
You run around happily in the streets
Like it's only you and me
It's like we're alone in the world
Geez, you're something to see
You're amazing to look at
Oh, home, let me come home
Please let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
As long as I'm with you, I'm home
(Hey)
Hey
(Hey)
Hey
(Hey, hey)
Hey hey
La, la, la, la, take me home
Sing some nonsensical syllables to convey feeling
(Daddy) Mother, I'm coming home
I'm coming home, mom and dad
"Jade"
Addressing someone named Jade
"Alexander"
Addressing someone named Alexander
"Do you remember that day you fell out of my window?"
Asking if they remember a specific event
"I sure do, you came jumping out after me"
Responding that they do remember
"Well, you fell on the concrete, nearly broke your ass
Recalling a painful incident
And you were bleedin' all over the place
There was a lot of blood
And I rushed you out to the hospital, you remember that?"
Remember the time I took care of you after that incident?
"Yes, I do"
Confirming that they remember
"Well, there's something I never told you about that night"
There's something I want to share with you
"What didn't you tell me?"
Asking what was left out
"While you were sitting in the backseat smoking a cigarette
Describing what the other person was doing
You thought was gonna be your last
You thought you were going to die soon
I was falling deep, deeply in love with you
But I was falling in love with you
And I never told you 'til just now"
I'm telling you now for the first time
"Aww"
Expressing fondness or approval
Oh, home, let me come home
Please let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
As long as I'm with you, I'm home
Oh, home, let me come home
Please let me come home
Home is where I'm alone with you
Being alone with you is when I feel most at home
Alabama, Arkansas
Repeating the first two lines
Moats and boats and waterfalls
Repeating an earlier line
Alleyways and pay phone calls
Repeating an earlier line
Home is when I'm alone with you
Being alone with you is when I feel most at home
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Alexander Ebert, Jade Allyson Castrinos
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyric:
Alabama, Arkansas
I do love my ma and pa
Not that way that I do love you
Well, holy moly, me oh my
You're the apple of my eye
Girl, I've never loved one like you
Man, oh man, you're my best friend
I scream it to the nothingness
There ain't nothing that I need
Well, hot and heavy, pumpkin pie
Chocolate candy, Jesus Christ
Ain't nothing please me more than you
Oh, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Oh, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
La, la, la, la, take me home
(Daddy) Mother, I'm coming home
I'll follow you into the park
Through the jungle, through the dark
Girl, I never loved one like you (hey)
Moats and boats and waterfalls
Alleyways and pay phone calls
I've been everywhere (hey) with you
That's true, laugh until we think we'll die
Barefoot on a summer night
Never could be sweeter than with you (hey)
And in the streets you run a-free
Like it's only you and me
Geez, you're something to see
Oh, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Oh, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
La, la, la, la, take me home
(Daddy) Mother, I'm coming home
"Jade"
"Alexander"
"Do you remember that day you fell out of my window?"
"I sure do, you came jumping out after me"
"Well, you fell on the concrete, nearly broke your ass
And you were bleedin' all over the place
And I rushed you out to the hospital, you remember that?"
"Yes, I do"
"Well, there's something I never told you about that night"
"What didn't you tell me?"
"While you were sitting in the backseat smoking a cigarette
You thought was gonna be your last
I was falling deep, deeply in love with you
And I never told you 'til just now"
"Aww"
Oh, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Oh, home, let me come home
Home is where I'm alone with you
Home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Oh, home, yes, I am home
Home is when I'm alone with you
Alabama, Arkansas
I do love my ma and pa
Moats and boats and waterfalls
Alleyways and pay phone calls
Home is when I'm alone with you
Home is when I'm alone with you
@miriambrancca535
Alabama, Arkansas
I do love my ma and pa
Not that way that I do love you
Well, holy moley, me oh my
You're the apple of my eye
Girl, I've never loved one like you
Man, oh man, you're my best friend
I scream it to the nothingness
There ain't nothing that I need
Well, hot and heavy, pumpkin pie
Chocolate candy, Jesus Christ
Ain't nothing please me more than you
Ah, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Ah, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
La, la, la, la, take me home
Mommy, I'm coming home
I'll follow you into the park
Through the jungle, through the dark
Girl, I never loved one like you
Moats and boats and waterfalls
Alleyways and pay phone calls
I've been everywhere with you
That's true, laugh until we think we'll die
Barefoot on a summer night
Never could be sweeter than with you
And in the streets you run a-free
Like it's only you and me
Geez, you're something to see
Ah, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Ah, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
La, la, la, la, take me home
Daddy, I'm coming home
"Jade"
"Alexander"
"Do you remember that day you fell out of my window?"
"I sure do, you came jumping out after me"
"Well, you fell on the concrete, nearly broke your ass
And you were bleedin' all over the place
And I rushed you out to the hospital, you remember that?"
"Yes, I do"
"Well, there's something I never told you about that night"
"What didn't you tell me?"
"While you were sitting in the backseat smoking a cigarette
You thought was gonna be your last
I was falling deep, deeply in love with you
And I never told you 'til just now"
"Aww"
Ah, home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Ah, home, let me come home
Home is where I'm alone with you
Home, let me come home
Home is wherever I'm with you
Ah, home, yes, I am home
Home is when I'm alone with you
Alabama, Arkansas
I do love my ma and pa
Moats and boats and waterfalls
Alleyways and pay phone calls
Home is when I'm alone with you
Home is when I'm alone with you
@sahriarfahim
Anyone here in 2023?
(Now it's 2024🖤)
@user-hb2ur1hg3q
Me
@s.schroeder6990
Yes, on Thanksgiving
@lilyofthevailley1909
Sure
@renricksgale
🖐️ this is beautiful
@Jade-iw4rb
Hi😊❤ I don't know exactly why, but this song makes me nostalgia cry
@yamenomozore7470
No joke I’ve been searching for this song for 7 years. 7 years and I finally found it today. 7. Years.
@Munchael05
I think I found this song when I was watching raising hope years ago, I’ve been listening to it ever since. Glad you found it
@Harry._.Thompson
@@strand7006that's not gay 😂
@jeanbarnard3706
That is what makes new people and friends great ..!!!!! Thats how i got to this song and many others