Homesick
Eve Lyrics


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Wouldn't it be nice to get old?
Wouldn't it be nice to grow up at all?
You hear what you want to
And you do what you can
I'd tell you about it
But you're already gone
From this little pipe dream
you'd be smart to give up on

Who am I to have a home? where am I supposed to go?
I'll visit in the summer you won't know me anymore
Visit in the summer but by then you'll all forget
I'm homesick already and I haven't even left

Counting my coins, planning my meals,
but the only thing keeping me out of the cold is a man I haven't met making deals.
It doesn't add up, and I'm getting confused
by all the wrong numbers they show on the news
I look for solutions but in every direction
I see empty glass buildings, planned to perfection
I'm taking up space, and the roof's caving in
On this holiday romance that I built my life in

Who am I to have a home? where am I supposed to go?
I'll visit in the summer you won't know me anymore
Visit in the summer but by then you'll all forget
I'm homesick already and I haven't even left

How am I supposed to sleep when I can't get these ends to meet?
It'll be alright, I'll be on the next flight

Who am I to have a home? where am I supposed to go?
I'll visit in the summer you won't know me anymore




Visit in the summer but by then you'll all forget
I'm homesick already and I haven't even left

Overall Meaning

Eve Belle's song, "Homesick," showcases the growing feelings of anxiety, confusion, and uncertainty that many young people experience while contemplating their future. The song laments the difficulties of growing up and the fear of change. Eve Belle dreams of growing old and having a home, but she's pessimistic about the chances of that happening. The lyrics, "Wouldn't it be nice to get old? Wouldn't it be nice to grow up at all?" highlight the fear of aging and growing up. The lyrics are also a reflection of the sense of disillusionment and isolation many young people can feel, as the world may not always be as inspiring as it once seemed.


In the second stanza, Eve Belle adds more insight into the ever-growing insecurity of being young and not belonging. The line "It doesn't add up, and I'm getting confused by all the wrong numbers they show on the news" conveys the feeling of being lost, and that all signs point to a future of uncertainty. The young artist is trying to find her place in the world, but everywhere she looks, "empty glass buildings, planned to perfection" are standing in her way.


In the chorus, Eve Belle is heartbroken about the idea of leaving the place she calls home. She is already homesick before she even leaves, indicating her attachment to her current situation; the way the future looks depresses her. Despite this, she is optimistic and believes that "it'll be alright, I'll be on the next flight."


Line by Line Meaning

Wouldn't it be nice to get old?
Reflecting on the desire to grow old and experience life's journey.


Wouldn't it be nice to grow up at all?
Longing to mature and leave behind the struggles of youth.


You hear what you want to
Acknowledging the selective nature of hearing and attention.


And you do what you can
Accepting limitations and making the most of available opportunities.


I'd tell you about it
Desiring to share personal experiences with others.


But you're already gone
Feeling disconnected from people who have moved on from shared experiences.


From this little pipe dream you'd be smart to give up on
Realizing the futility of holding onto unrealistic aspirations.


Who am I to have a home? where am I supposed to go?
Questioning personal identity and direction in life.


I'll visit in the summer you won't know me anymore
Expecting alienation and distance from loved ones due to time and changed circumstances.


Visit in the summer but by then you'll all forget
Feeling forgotten and insignificant in the lives of others.


I'm homesick already and I haven't even left
Experiencing feelings of homesickness and longing before leaving home.


Counting my coins, planning my meals, but the only thing keeping me out of the cold is a man I haven't met making deals.
Struggling to make ends meet and reluctantly relying on external factors for survival.


It doesn't add up, and I'm getting confused by all the wrong numbers they show on the news
Feeling overwhelmed and disillusioned by societal injustices and contradictions.


I look for solutions but in every direction I see empty glass buildings, planned to perfection
Seeking solutions to personal and societal problems but finding only superficial and empty attempts at progress.


I'm taking up space, and the roof's caving in on this holiday romance that I built my life in
Feeling trapped and suffocated by the unsustainable life choices made in pursuit of temporary pleasure and escape.


How am I supposed to sleep when I can't get these ends to meet?
Expressing anxiety and turmoil over financial struggles.


It'll be alright, I'll be on the next flight
Finding comfort and hope in the prospect of leaving current problems and starting anew.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sam Killeen, Eve Belle

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