Not Going Home
Great Good Fine Ok is an American synthpop duo based in New York City, Unit… Read Full Bio ↴Great Good Fine Ok is an American synthpop duo based in New York City, United States. The band was founded by Jon Sandler and Luke Moellman in 2013. Although both grew up in Upstate New York (Jon in Niskayuna and Luke in Saratoga Springs), they only met when living around the corner from each other in Brooklyn, NY. In 2013 the duo released the song "You're The One For Me". Its overwhelming online popularity resulted in the song reaching #1 on Hype Machine twice in one month. Soon after their first seven shows at SXSW in the spring of 2013, the band signed with Neon Gold Records/Epic Records and Transgressive Records/Warner/Chappell Music publishing.

Not Going Home
Great Good Fine OK Lyrics


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Any matter within my heart
Tried hard to find my part in all this

and I been living within my head
You'll push me away I'm sure you're sorry

Find a way and take a chance to find your love
I'm the one to make a big deal out of nothing

Where's the happy in the middle
Where's the moon when I shine
I remembered if you noticed, that I'm not going home
Every time I ever fought it
Every time I ever cried
I remembered if you noticed, that I'm not going home
And I never gonna settle if I'm waiting
And I'm never gonna roll the dice for a chance to take the whole ride
Every time I ever fought it
Every time I ever cried
I remembered if you noticed, that I'm not going home

And I never get on my page
Never fighting with all that rage and sorrow
And I, will get it in different ways
Find the good in all my days and tomorrow

And I never gonna settle if I'm waiting
And I'm never gonna roll the dice
And I'm never gonna see the light

I'm the one to make a big deal out of nothing

Where's the happy in the middle
Where's the moon when I shine
I remembered if you noticed, that I'm not going home
Every time I ever fought it
Every time I ever cried
I remembered if you noticed, that I'm not going home
And I never gonna settle if I'm waiting
And I'm never gonna roll the dice for a chance to take the whole ride
Every time I ever fought it




Every time I ever cried
I remembered if you noticed, that I'm not going home

Overall Meaning

The song "Not Going Home" by Great Good Fine Ok features introspective lyrics that explore one's personal journey towards finding happiness and fulfillment. The first verse highlights the struggles of feeling lost and unsure of one's place in the world. The singer has been living within their head and feels as though they are being pushed away. However, they urge themselves and the listener to find a way and take a chance to find love.


The chorus touches on the idea of not settling for less and never giving up on the search for happiness. The singer reflects on their past experiences of fighting and crying, but also remembers that they have made the choice to keep pushing forward and not go back home. They question where the happy medium is in life and express a desire to find it. The bridge further emphasizes this point by stating that they will find the good in each day and not give in to anger or negativity.


Overall, "Not Going Home" is a song about perseverance and the pursuit of happiness. It encourages the listener to keep pushing forward and never settle for less than they deserve.


Line by Line Meaning

Any matter within my heart
I have been focusing on my feelings


Tried hard to find my part in all this
I have been struggling to find my place in the situation


and I been living within my head
I have been stuck in my own thoughts


You'll push me away I'm sure you're sorry
I think you will distance yourself from me and regret it later


Find a way and take a chance to find your love
Keep searching for love and take risks to find it


I'm the one to make a big deal out of nothing
I tend to overreact to small things


Where's the happy in the middle
I am looking for happiness in the midst of everything


Where's the moon when I shine
I am wondering where my happiness is when I am doing well


I remembered if you noticed, that I'm not going home
I want you to know that I am not giving up


Every time I ever fought it
Whenever I fought against something


Every time I ever cried
Whenever I cried over something


And I never gonna settle if I'm waiting
I refuse to settle for less while I am waiting


And I'm never gonna roll the dice for a chance to take the whole ride
I will not take a risk that could ruin everything


And I never get on my page
I never give up on myself


Never fighting with all that rage and sorrow
I never let anger and sadness consume me


And I, will get it in different ways
I will find happiness in unexpected ways


Find the good in all my days and tomorrow
I look for positivity in each day, as well as the future




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Alberto Gomez

[Verse 1]
Any matter within my heart
Tried hard to find my part in all this
And I been living within my head
You'll push me away I'm sure you're sorry

[Pre-Chorus]
Find a way and take a chance to find your lovin'
I'm the one to make a big deal out of nothin'

[Chorus 1]
Where's the happy in the middle?
Where's the moon when I shine?
I would love it if you noticed
That I'm not going home

Every time I ever fought it
Every time I ever cried
I would love it if you noticed
That I'm not going home

And I never gonna settle if I'm waiting
And I'm never gonna roll the dice for a chance to take the whole ride

Every time I ever fought it
Every time I ever cried
I would love it if you noticed, that I'm not going home

[Verse 2]
And I never get on my page
Never fighting with all that rage and sorrow
And I, will get it in different ways
Find the good in all my days and tomorrow

And I'm never gonna settle if I'm waiting
And I'm never gonna roll the dice
And I'm never gonna see the light

[Pre-Chorus]
I'm the one to make a big deal out of nothing

[Chorus]
Where's the happy in the middle?
Where's the moon when I shine?
I would love it if you noticed
That I'm not going home

Every time I ever fought it
Every time I ever cried
I would love it if you noticed
That I'm not going home

And I'm never gonna settle if I'm waiting
And I'm never gonna roll the dice for a chance to take the whole ride

Every time I ever fought it
Every time I ever cried
I would love it if you noticed, that I'm not going home



All comments from YouTube:

Lonely Planet

Super cute! Great idea to turn their trip into your music video, guys :) Nice song too!

MasterRayne

I absolutely love this band, and they deserve so much more recognition.

Jowah AI Art

I agree. I think their popularity is directly proportional to the number of people who are capable of appreciating true happiness. It will change, we're just in a lull as a species, and we've been through many of those. It'll come back.

Nightmare GamingYT

I'm only 13, but since hearing this for the first time about I think 5 years ago, it has been incredibly nostalgic. My dad would always play this and hot coals when taking me to school. This was one of those songs I forgot the name of and couldn't remember for years, but when I remembered it, I was so happy.

Stef James

This is amazing. I had a trip to Mauritius and listened to this which became my theme song of my trip as well! Perfect song for travelling! :)

Marisa Adelman

Thank you Spotify for introducing me to these guys!

California Travel Tips

I like you guys! Been listening a lot lately

rbn0thmn

Absolutely phenomenal song.

Bruce Darnell

Such a great song displaying God's beautiful creation.

Hammad Hassan

I don’t why but this song lives in my heart and mind. Whenever i want to cheer up I listen to this.

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