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Me I'm killing time till I find something to make me follow through
On the decisions and revisions of a life lived in the margins
Like notations of a plan I'm working on
Homeward bound, you won't be homeward bound anymore
Bound for home, I should be bound for home but I'm not sure
You always sound so sure when you recall how it used to be
All the things you left behind, the perfect pictures in your mind
Now you no longer get to see if they're still true
Homeward bound, you won't be homeward bound anymore
Bound for home, I should be bound for home but I'm not sure
If I dig deep down through the cold, cold ground
I would find myself back in my hometown
Singing farewell songs as the sun goes down
And reckon all the wrongs back into rhyme
Lessons gifted to us all by vanished time
Homeward bound, though you're not homeward bound anymore
Bound for home, I am bound for home I'm pretty sure
Bound for home, turning bound for home to make amends
Bound for home, we're all bound for home in the end
The lyrics of Emily Barker's song "Home" delve into themes of time, uncertainty, and the longing for a place to belong. The opening lines convey a sense of time slipping away and the urgency to find something that gives purpose and direction. The singer is stuck in a state of indecisiveness, constantly revising and questioning their choices, living a life in the margins. The metaphor of "notations of a plan" reflects their ongoing efforts to figure things out but also implies a sense of incompleteness or imperfection.
The next verse brings up the concept of home and how it holds different meanings for different people. The phrase "homeward bound" suggests a longing to return to a place of comfort and familiarity. However, the singer questions if this idea of home applies to them anymore. The line "I should be bound for home but I'm not sure" highlights the uncertainty and the internal struggle of not knowing where they truly belong.
The following verse introduces a conversation or argument centered around memories. Memories are subjective, and the singer feels at odds with unreliable memories that others recall with certainty. There is a sense of loss and longing for the past, represented by the "perfect pictures in your mind" that the singer can no longer witness. The lyrics convey a deep emotional connection to those lost memories.
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Someone told me lately time is killing you
I was recently informed that the passing of time is causing you great distress
Me I'm killing time till I find something to make me follow through
As for myself, I am trying to fill my time until I discover something that truly motivates me
On the decisions and revisions of a life lived in the margins
Reflecting on the choices and modifications of a life that has been led with little to no fulfillment
Like notations of a plan I'm working on
Similar to small notes and reminders of a scheme I am currently developing
Homeward bound, you won't be homeward bound anymore
Heading towards home, you will no longer be returning to that familiar place
Bound for home, I should be bound for home but I'm not sure
I ought to be headed towards home, yet I find myself uncertain and hesitant
Where does that leave me? Arguing with unreliable memories
This dilemma leaves me in a state of confusion, as I find myself debating with unreliable recollections
You always sound so sure when you recall how it used to be
Whenever you reminisce about the past, you exude a strong sense of certainty
All the things you left behind, the perfect pictures in your mind
All the things you abandoned and the flawless images that dwell in your thoughts
Now you no longer get to see if they're still true
Now, you are deprived of the opportunity to verify if those memories still hold truth
If I dig deep down through the cold, cold ground
If I were to excavate deeply through the frozen earth
I would find myself back in my hometown
I would rediscover myself back in the place I grew up
Singing farewell songs as the sun goes down
Serenading with songs of goodbye as the sun descends on the horizon
And reckon all the wrongs back into rhyme
And reconcile all the mistakes, aligning them into verses of poetic expression
Lessons gifted to us all by vanished time
The valuable teachings bestowed upon all of us by the fleeting passage of time
Homeward bound, though you're not homeward bound anymore
Heading towards home, despite the fact that you no longer have a home to return to
Bound for home, I am bound for home I'm pretty sure
Making my way towards home, I am fairly confident and assured
Bound for home, turning bound for home to make amends
Heading towards home, with the intention of rectifying past mistakes
Bound for home, we're all bound for home in the end
Ultimately, we are all destined to return to our homes
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: EMILY BARKER, FRANK TURNER
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Carl Greene
I love this song and the lady singing it!