Where I'm From
Eels Lyrics


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Three ghosts and I
Sitting on the couch last night
Catching up on all the time
It's been a while
Since we got together
And you know that it's often on my mind

So long ago
I left it in the dust
Well I was so young and dumb
Ran far away
But I have to admit
Sometimes I miss where I'm from

Let's have a drink
To everything that we went through
It wasn't always so bad
We can't forget
Each other's company
And all of the good times we had

So long ago
I left it in the dust
Well I was so young and dumb
Ran far away
But I have to admit
Sometimes I miss where I'm from

Three ghosts and I
Sitting on the couch last night
Catching up on all the time
It's been a while
Since we got together
And you know that it's often on my mind

So long ago
I left it in the dust
Well I was so young and dumb
Ran far away




But I have to admit
Sometimes I miss where I'm from

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song, Where I'm From by Eels, are about longing and nostalgia for a place that is the singer's home. In the song, the singer is visited by three ghosts, metaphorically representing the memories and nostalgia he has for his past. He reflects on how long it has been since he last thought about his hometown and how much he has missed the place. The singer admits that he may have been young and immature when he left his hometown and found more opportunities, but he still longs for the warm memories and good company he left behind.


The song beautifully captures the idea of the longing for the familiar and the comfort that comes with it. It is a reminder that even though life may take us on different paths and we may end up in different places, the memories of our past and the places we call home never leave us. The lyrics are emotive, weaving a story of emotions, memories, and relationships, all of which are symbolized by the ghosts that visit him.


The melody and the soothing tone of the singer’s voice compliment the theme of the song perfectly. It is a beautiful composition that is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever longed for a place they once called home.


Line by Line Meaning

Three ghosts and I
Me and my old friends, who are no longer present, sat together


Sitting on the couch last night
We were sitting on a sofa the previous night


Catching up on all the time
We were discussing all the things we missed


It's been a while
It has been quite some time since we last met


Since we got together
Since we last had a reunion


And you know that it's often on my mind
I frequently think of reuniting with my old friends


So long ago
A very long time has passed


I left it in the dust
I abandoned my past and moved on


Well I was so young and dumb
I made foolish decisions in my youth


Ran far away
I left and went to a distant place


But I have to admit
I must confess


Sometimes I miss where I'm from
I feel nostalgic and long for my hometown


Let's have a drink
We should drink to celebrate


To everything that we went through
To every experience we have had


It wasn't always so bad
Not every moment was unpleasant


We can't forget
We should always remember


Each other's company
The time we spent together


And all of the good times we had
And all the enjoyable moments we shared




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Jimmy Didgeridoo

Three Ghosts and I, sittin' on the couch last night
Catchin' up on all the time
It's been a while, since we got together and
You know that it's often on my mind

So long ago, I left it in the dust, well I was so young and dumb
Ran far away, but I have to admit, sometimes I miss where I'm from

Let's have a drink, to everything that we went through
It wasn't always so bad
We can't forget, each other's company
And all of the goodtimes we had

So long ago, I left it in the dust, well I was so young and dumb
Ran far away, but I have to admit, sometimes I miss where I'm from

Three ghosts and I, sittin' on the couch last night
Catchin' up on all the time
It's been a while, since we got together and
You know that it's often on my mind

So long ago, I left it in the dust, well I was so young and dumb
Ran far away, but I have to admit, sometimes I miss where I'm from



All comments from YouTube:

Wrong John

Love it :-)

Thanks Mr E, you're a consistent hero in all of your work.

Jimmy Didgeridoo

Three Ghosts and I, sittin' on the couch last night
Catchin' up on all the time
It's been a while, since we got together and
You know that it's often on my mind

So long ago, I left it in the dust, well I was so young and dumb
Ran far away, but I have to admit, sometimes I miss where I'm from

Let's have a drink, to everything that we went through
It wasn't always so bad
We can't forget, each other's company
And all of the goodtimes we had

So long ago, I left it in the dust, well I was so young and dumb
Ran far away, but I have to admit, sometimes I miss where I'm from

Three ghosts and I, sittin' on the couch last night
Catchin' up on all the time
It's been a while, since we got together and
You know that it's often on my mind

So long ago, I left it in the dust, well I was so young and dumb
Ran far away, but I have to admit, sometimes I miss where I'm from

michaejackson4ever

Oh E, you never cease to heal the soul

Russell Harding

I love the way performers fight thru adversity to release consistently high quality music

Smurps

Love it.

Sokolay Green

как же это хорошо, когда один из твоих любимых исполнителей выпускает новые песни

paul elliott

Another wonderful song by E
Going through all their records this week
Happy listening ✅

Pol De Plecker

Eels, keeps on making art

Brigitte André Kilian

verry good song, i love it

pberrylas

Just effortlessly great!

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