Home For The Holidays
Emmy the Great & Tim Wheeler Lyrics
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I can't believe it's been another year
Did you ever write that book?
Did you ever make it out of here?
I put my jacket on
The one I always used to wear
In your family's garage
Is it me or was there something that I should have told you?
I walk these old familiar streets
It makes me wanna hold you
I pass the corner and the cinema we used to go to
It feels like nothing's changed
Home for the holidays again
I can't believe it's been another year
Did you ever write that book?
Did you ever make it out of here?
I call your parents' house to see
If you're in town
I guess it's just that time of year
You're on my mind
Let's meet up for a drink
On the old park bench
In the place we almost kissed
Where we hid our cigarettes
Is it me or was there something that I never told you?
I walk these old familiar streets
It makes me wanna hold you
I pass the corner and the cinema we used to go to
I wonder if you've changed
Home for the holidays again
I can't believe it's been another year
Did you ever write that book?
Did you ever make it out of here?
I call your parents' house to see
If you're in town
I guess it's just that time of year
You're on my mind
Is there something here or is it just this time of year?
Is it me or was there something that I never told you?
Is there something here? It feels like nothing's changed
The song, Home for the Holidays, is sung by Emmy the Great and Tim Wheeler. The lyrics recount the experience of returning home to one's small town for the holidays, an annual tradition for many who have moved away for work, school, or other obligations. As the lyrics progress, the singer becomes increasingly obsessed with reconnecting with a former lover who still lives in the town. The lyrics are filled with longing and nostalgia, as the singer reflects on the memories of old times with the lover, wondering whether the feelings of the past still exist in their present state of being.
Line by Line Meaning
Home for the holidays again
Returning home for the holidays
I can't believe it's been another year
Time has flown, it seems like yesterday that I was here
Did you ever write that book?
Did you ever actually finish writing that book?
Did you ever make it out of here?
Did you ever leave this town/city?
I put my jacket on / The one I always used to wear / In your family's garage / Before you cut your hair
Nostalgic memories of a simpler time when they were together
Is it me or was there something that I should have told you?
Am I the one to blame for not saying something to you?
I walk these old familiar streets / It makes me wanna hold you / I pass the corner and the cinema we used to go to / It feels like nothing's changed
Feeling sentimental and nostalgic while walking past familiar places from their relationship. Things feel the same even though much time has passed
I call your parents' house to see / If you're in town / I guess it's just that time of year / You're on my mind
Reaching out to see if they are in town for the holidays and thinking about them
Let's meet up for a drink / On the old park bench / In the place we almost kissed / Where we hid our cigarettes
Suggesting to meet up in a sentimental spot in order to catch up
Is it me or was there something that I never told you?
Did I hold back on something I should have told you?
I pass the corner and the cinema we used to go to / I wonder if you've changed
Reflecting on how time may have changed their ex and if they have grown as a person
Is there something here or is it just this time of year? / Is it me or was there something that I never told you? / Is there something here? It feels like nothing's changed
Questioning whether the feelings experienced are solely due to the holiday season, if they held something back, and if there is still a chance to rekindle their past relationship since things feel as if they never changed
Contributed by Abigail H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ibaisaic
I kept hearing this song at work but didn't know who it was. I actively listened out for it among the usual Christmas tripe and when it finally came on I jotted down some of the lyrics and Googled them which brought me here. Very nice song. Off to iTunes now to check out the album.
Ronnie c
Literally same as me... Shout out to Tesco 2020 working over the first covid/Christmas 🤠
Neil Solanki
Tesco 2019 lol.
Volvo B10M
Your advent video brought me here :)
xMacaBearx
I was in the same position dude 🤣
Maz Delaney
This has been on the Poundland Christmas song list for years. I always look forward to hearing it every year! Great song!
Kirk Dittmar
Heard it randomly for the first time 3 years ago and instantly loved the melody !! One of my faves.
O Hi O
The best Christmas song of the last 20 years. All kinds of lovely.
Snuck under the radar when it was released. Could be the Shawshank Redemption of Christmas songs.....
happyhippohat
"All kinds of lovely" should be the quote on the back when it's reissued
Chris Roberts
Love it,crisp voices and good lyrics,a real gem!!