Emerald City
Gavn! Lyrics
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Not packing my bags 'cause I'll stay for the long haul
You don't gotta hold back tears 'cause my flights here
And you don't gotta cry no more 'cause I'm right here
I've been away for too damn long
Don't wanna be missed every-time I'm gone
My heart's close to home, but it's still so far
I wanna get home to the Emerald City
I miss the rain and it sounds so pretty
I don't care, I love my city, Emerald, emerald
I wanna be back where the Riverside ends
I hate to admit it, but I miss my friends
I don't care 'cause I love my city Emerald, emerald
So I go up and down then all around town just driving
Everything's safe and sound I'm in the background deciding
If I can keep up with this lifestyle, I'm too deep in
And I can't turn back
I've been away for too damn long
Don't wanna be missed every-time I'm gone
My heart's close to home, but it's still so far
I wanna get home to the Emerald City
I miss the rain and it sounds so pretty
I don't care, I love my city
Emerald, Emerald
I wanna be back where the Riverside ends
I hate to admit it, but I miss my friends
I don't care, I love my city
Emerald, Emerald
Emerald, Emerald
Emerald, Emerald
The song "Emerald City" by Gavn! talks about homesickness and the longing to be back to the place where one feels most at home. The opening lines of the chorus indicate the desire to return to a place that feels familiar, where the sound of the rain is comforting and beautiful. The singer is asking his mom not to cry anymore because he is finally home, and he's planning on staying for a long time, implying that he's been away for quite a while. He doesn't want to be missed every time he's gone, but at the same time, his heart is close to home, even though it feels so far away.
Throughout the song, Gavn! talks about his love for the city he calls Emerald, indicating that he can't imagine living anywhere else. He misses his friends and the place where the Riverside ends, which could mean the edge of the city or the river that runs through it. He finds the city charming, and even though he's been away for too long, he has no doubt that he belongs there.
The song "Emerald City" by Gavn! is a beautiful tribute to his hometown, and it shows his love for the place where he was raised. The lyrics are well-crafted and relatable, with a melody that sticks in your head long after it's over. The song showcases the talents of Gavn! as an artist and songwriter, and it's a sure hit for anyone who has ever felt homesick.
Line by Line Meaning
Momma, I'll be back by tomorrow
Assurance given that the person will be coming back soon
Not packing my bags 'cause I'll stay for the long haul
They will not leave anytime soon
You don't gotta hold back tears 'cause my flights here
Comforting someone who shows emotions upon their departure
And you don't gotta cry no more 'cause I'm right here
Letting someone know that they don’t need to be upset anymore because they’re now back
I've been away for too damn long
Acknowledging the duration of the time that has passed since they last were in the city
Don't wanna be missed every-time I'm gone
The person doesn't want people to always feel bad when they have to leave
My heart's close to home, but it's still so far
The person feels they are near to their home but not physically there yet
I wanna get home to the Emerald City
Declaring their desire to be back where they belong, the city of the person's heart
I miss the rain and it sounds so pretty
Expressing the person's appreciation for the city's weather and the joy it has brought them in the past
I don't care, I love my city, Emerald, emerald
The person is showing their affection for the city, even if people may question why they love it
I wanna be back where the Riverside ends
The person is eager to be back at the familiar spot where the river meets the city
I hate to admit it, but I miss my friends
The person is acknowledging that they miss the people they have left behind
So I go up and down then all around town just driving
Expressing the person's willingness to go anywhere and experience everything the city has to offer
Everything's safe and sound I'm in the background deciding
Feeling relaxed and laid back while figuring out their next move or action
If I can keep up with this lifestyle, I'm too deep in
Reassessing if the person can continue with their current way of life without being too affected by it
And I can't turn back
Feeling a sense of commitment and inability to go back on their decision
Emerald, Emerald
Repeating the name of the city as a reflection of the person's love for it
Writer(s): Ethan Hallerman, Angel Diaz, Aidan Han, Gavin Maher, Carson Hobdy
Contributed by Samantha N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@papermate19
Momma, I'll be back by tomorrow
Not packing my bags 'cause I'll stay for the long haul
You don't gotta hold back tears 'cause my flight's here
And you ain't gotta cry no more 'cause I'm right here
I've been away for too damn long
Don't wanna be missed every time I'm gone
My heart's close to home but it's still so far (Oh)
I wanna get home to the Emerald City
I miss the rain and it sounds so pretty
But I don't care, I love my city
Emerald, emerald
I wanna be back where the riverside ends
I hate to admit it but I miss my friends
I don't care, I love my city
Emerald, emerald
So I go up and down and all around town, just driving
Everything's safe and sound, I'm in the background, deciding
If I can keep up with this lifestyle, I'm too deep in
And I can't turn back (Oh, oh-oh)
I've been away for too damn long
Don't wanna be missed every time I'm gone
My heart's close to home but it's still so far (Oh)
I wanna get home to the Emerald City
I miss the rain and it sounds so pretty
But I don't care, I love my city
Emerald, emerald
I wanna be back where the riverside ends
I hate to admit it but I miss my friends
I don't care, I love my city
Emerald, emerald
(Oh, ooh-ooh, oh-oh, ooh-ooh)
Emerald, emerald
(Oh, ooh-ooh, oh-oh, ooh-ooh)
Emerald, emerald
(Oh)
@fxdedscxrrs
Gavn has the most emotional and smooth voice I’ve ever heard
@whereisgavn
thank you lots bro!
@hilsCYBER
@@whereisgavn You are legendary ...you, khalid and Chris Brown are really rare vocalists!!!
@williammolnar5316
I wish I was able to show this song to my mother but I know she can hear it thank you for making a song so special for mothers all around the world
@whereisgavn
She's looking down at you w/love man, admire you strength!
@byronlively8698
Bro you deserve all the praise in the world my mom said this song was really pretty and she’s been waiting eagerly as well as I have been for this song to come out and finally being able to hear it has brought such joy to my heart and it makes me feel closer with my mom and I really appreciate it
@whereisgavn
Man, I just want to thank the two of you for listening. It means the world to me, much love!
@edomarlonthomas8157
How I'm so happy this song is out I'm missing my mom right now can't wait to go home next year ❤
@lokin4luv123
Gavn let me tell you that this song has been in repeat since I first discovered it on tiktok and it is exactly what I'm going through right now, you see I moved 900 miles from home last year to start my life kinda over sober and it's now been a year, and this song makes me miss my home, family, friends. But also reminds me why I took this journey. I can't turn back now after living my life sober and made a new 'family' down here but this also made me really realize i want and need to visit home. Thank you so much for this beautiful gem of a song. It's absolutely beautiful
@throughamyseyes2548
This song really does hit home. Thinking of you 🥺