Never Going Home
Hazel English Lyrics
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Etched into this
It's part of me
It's under my skin
And I'm addicted tonight
There is no wait
I've got to satiate
I'm not playing it safe
And it's getting late
Wasted on this feeling
Helpless to this call
Never going home again
Turn the lights out when you're leaving
Never going home again
Don't wait up for me I'm not leaving
Falling in
Inch by inch
I'm not resisting
And I'm addicted tonight
There is no wait
I've got to satiate
This burning feeling in my throat
I'm not playing it safe
And it's getting late
Wasted on this feeling
Helpless to this call
Never going home again
Turn the lights out when you're leaving
Never going home again
Don't wait up for me
I'm not leaving
Falling in
Inch by inch
I'm not resisting
And I'm addicted tonight
Falling in
Inch by inch
I'm not resisting
And I'm addicted tonight
Think I'm getting closer
Never going home again
Turn the lights out when you're leaving
Never going home again
Don't wait up for me
I'm not leaving
The lyrics of Hazel English's "Never Going Home" map out a struggle with addiction and the consequences that come with it. The opening lines "I'm drawn in, etched into this, it's part of me, it's under my skin..." establish a sense of being trapped and unable to break free from the grip that the addiction has on the singer. The second line, in particular, suggests that addiction has become an inherent part of the person, one that's difficult to extract or separate from. The next line, "And I'm addicted tonight," provides a continuation and reinforcement of that theme.
Throughout the song, the singer experiences a push and pull between their desire to satisfy their addictive urges and the guilt they feel for doing so. This is especially evident in the chorus: "Never going home again, turn the lights out when you're leaving, never going home again, don't wait up for me, I'm not leaving." Here, the singer seems to be telling someone that they won't be coming back, but they can't or won't offer an explanation as to why. They're caught between the two worlds, the exhilaration of indulging in their addiction and the guilt and shame that comes with it.
In the end, the song's concluding line "Think I'm getting closer" suggests that the singer might be starting to realize the severity of their situation and may be approaching a turning point. Overall, "Never Going Home" is a beautifully crafted song that tackles a complex and difficult topic with a great deal of nuance and thoughtfulness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm drawn in
I am irresistibly attracted to this place
Etched into this
I am deeply ingrained into this experience
It's part of me
This experience is a crucial aspect of my identity
It's under my skin
This experience is deeply embedded within me
And I'm addicted tonight
I have an intense craving for this experience at this moment
There is no wait
I cannot delay any longer
I've got to satiate
I must satisfy
This burning feeling in my throat
I have an intense desire that is difficult to ignore
I'm not playing it safe
I am taking risks
And it's getting late
Time is running out
Wasted on this feeling
I am expending energy on this desire
Helpless to this call
I am unable to resist this pull
Never going home again
I have decided to stay here forever
Turn the lights out when you're leaving
Please switch off the lights when you leave
Don't wait up for me I'm not leaving
Do not expect me to come back as I am staying here
Falling in
I am progressively becoming more involved in this experience
Inch by inch
Slowly but surely
I'm not resisting
I am not opposing or fighting against this attraction
Think I'm getting closer
I believe I am approaching a point of no return
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eleisha Caripis, Jackson Phillips
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@manuelaortega2395
I'm drawn in
Etched into this
It's part of me
It’s under my skin
And I'm addicted tonight
There is no wait
I've got to satiate
This burning feeling in my throat
I'm not playing it safe
And it's getting late
Wasted on this feeling
Helpless to this call
Never going home again
Turn the lights out when you’re leaving
Never going home again
Don’t wait up for me I'm not leaving
Falling in
Inch by inch
I'm not resisting
And I'm addicted tonight
There is no wait
I've got to satiate
This burning feeling in my throat
I'm not playing it safe
And it's getting late
Wasted on this feeling
Helpless to this call
Never going home again
Turn the lights out when you’re leaving
Never going home again
Don’t wait up for me
I'm not leaving
Falling in
Inch by inch
I'm not resisting
And I'm addicted tonight
Falling in
Inch by inch
I'm not resisting
And I'm addicted tonight
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Think I'm getting closer
Never going home again
Turn the lights out when you’re leaving
Never going home again
Don’t wait up for me
I'm not leaving
@michaelwilcox5168
56 years old. Discovered her very recently she’d have fit right into the eighties and mid 2000’s.
@k9dogo
My thoughts exactly. The 80’s.
@critlet
4 years later, still listening to this eternal track
@dishsoapsushi4957
Same! Such a beautiful song! I found this song for the first time the other day and love her music🥰
@mylesyamada7633
Same she is my light I. The darkness 😂
@clay2889
This song makes me want to get out and enjoy life for what it is. Not worrying too much about things, not being depressed, just living life and being okay with everything that happens. Beautiful song.
@annamorgan6765
just took in your comment like a breath of fresh air✨🐛🦋💜
@annamorgan6765
thank you❤❤❤
@clay2889
@@annamorgan6765 🌱🌻^_^
@faschwank
That'd be great!