On the Way Home
Fellini Felin Lyrics


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The summer's over, this town is closing.
They're waving people out of the ocean.
We have the feeling like we were floating.
We never noticed where time was going.

Do you remember when we first got here?
The days were longer; the nights were hot here.
Now, it's September; the engine's started.
You're empty-handed and heavy-hearted.

But just remember on the way home (ooh ooh ooh)
That you were never meant to feel alone.
It takes a little while, but you'd be fine:
Another good time coming down the line.

You'll go back to love that's waiting.
I'll unpack in a rented room.
How's that life you swear you're hating?
Grass is greener: that makes two.

But just remember on the way home (ooh ooh ooh)
That you were never meant to feel alone.
Just look me up; get back on the bus.
I'll see you next week if you need my trust.

Life ain't short, but it sure is small.
You get forever but nobody at all.
Life ain't short, but it sure is small.
You get forever but nobody at all.

It don't come often, and it don't stay long.
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)

But just remember on the way home (ooh ooh ooh)
That you don't ever have to feel alone.
Just stay on the run; get off the grid.
Hide yourself out like you know that I did,




And if you might find that your running is done,
A little bit of Heaven never hurt no one.

Overall Meaning

The song "On The Way Home" by Fellini Felin is about the end of the summer season in a beach town. The beginning of the song talks about the town's closing and the people being waved out of the ocean. The lyrics present a sense of nostalgia and sadness. The singer reflects on how they never realized where time was going as they were "floating" during their summer days.


The song then turns to a personal relationship between the singer and an unidentified person who is leaving. The person leaving is described as "empty-handed and heavy-hearted." They are going back to a life they don't seem to love, while the singer is unpacking in a rented room. The chorus reassures the person leaving that they were never meant to feel alone and that there is another good time coming down the line.


The song ends on a hopeful note, saying that life may be short but it isn't small. The singer encourages the person leaving to run and hide if they need to. They say that if the person is done running, a little bit of heaven never hurt anyone. The song presents a wistful but optimistic view of endings and beginnings.


Line by Line Meaning

The summer's over, this town is closing.
The end of summer marks the end of a certain time and place.


They're waving people out of the ocean.
People are leaving the area and moving on.


We have the feeling like we were floating.
We felt unanchored and free-spirited.


We never noticed where time was going.
We were so caught up in the moment that we lost track of time.


Do you remember when we first got here?
Reflecting on past memories and experiences.


The days were longer; the nights were hot here.
Remembering a time when things were more exciting and carefree.


Now, it's September; the engine's started.
The present moment is characterized by change and new beginnings.


You're empty-handed and heavy-hearted.
Feeling emotional and lost during this transitional phase.


But just remember on the way home (ooh ooh ooh)
Encouragement to stay hopeful and positive during difficult times.


That you were never meant to feel alone.
A reminder that support and companionship are always available.


It takes a little while, but you'd be fine:
In time, things will get better.


Another good time coming down the line.
Future experiences and opportunities to be excited about.


You'll go back to love that's waiting.
Returning to a place or person for comfort and support.


I'll unpack in a rented room.
Moving on and starting fresh in a new place.


How's that life you swear you're hating?
Reflecting on negative past experiences and circumstances.


Grass is greener: that makes two.
Both parties may feel disillusioned and seeking something different.


Just look me up; get back on the bus.
Offering help or support to a friend in need.


I'll see you next week if you need my trust.
Reassuring a friend that they can count on the singer for support.


Life ain't short, but it sure is small.
Life is a precious and limited thing.


You get forever but nobody at all.
Even though life seems long, ultimately, we are alone.


It don't come often, and it don't stay long.
Opportunities for happiness and fulfillment are rare and fleeting.


But just remember on the way home (ooh ooh ooh)
Final reminder to stay positive and hopeful.


That you don't ever have to feel alone.
Stressing the importance of seeking help or support when needed.


Just stay on the run; get off the grid.
Urging someone to follow their own path and not feel constrained by society's expectations.


Hide yourself out like you know that I did,
Sharing a personal experience of breaking free from societal norms.


And if you might find that your running is done,
Eventually, one may tire of running and searching for something new.


A little bit of Heaven never hurt no one.
Suggesting that finding happiness and contentment is worth striving for.




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@gizemaldogan8523

Lonely on the way home
Thinking I'm still a dumb
My mind, my thought, always for you

By my side
You and i
Cherish and kiss
(just) spread your lips

I need to put some grains in your flower
I want to put my grains in your flower

It's your electric skin electric skin electric skin



@danfinger1

Lonely on the way home
Thinking I'm still a dumb
My mind, my thought, always for you

By my side
You and i
Cherish and kiss
(just) spread your lips

I need to put some grains in your flower
I want to put my grains in your flower

It's your electric skin electric skin electric skin



All comments from YouTube:

@attilatoth352

Great music!! 🙏

@danielat544

One of my all time favorite, I really hope to cross paths with Fellini one day, amazing producer!

@MariusIosifTodea

I play this song on and on..I heard it at Stradivarius,my workspace

@Lalala-of5dp

The chord progression reminds me of 'Wicked Game' by Chris Isaak

@dellconagher8121

Knew I wasn't the only one!

@abdelrahmankhalil8878

ultra accurate

@LucasGomes-qb2it

Wow Exactly what I thought!

@Elli5

This song is hella dirty, I love it

@zaross1621

Merci Bordeaux Rock Électronique Mag#8 2015 pour la dĂ©couverte !

@Watts378

Outstanding track!!

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