Into the Open
Heartless Bastards Lyrics


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I just want to go
But I didn't wanna let go
I just want to go
But I didn't wanna let go

And I find myself
In a fleeting moment
Traveling far and wide
To the great big open

Things are coming into focus
Things are coming into focus
I've got wind in my face
And it's getting me on
I've got wind in my face
And it's getting me on, on

All of this time I was searching
Searching for my home
And I discovered
Home is where I am

And I find myself
Here in the meadow
Of a great divide
And in the moment

Things are coming into focus
Things are coming into focus
I've got wind in my face
And it's getting me on
I've got wind in my face
And it's getting me on, on

All of this time I was searching
Searching for my home




And I discovered
Home is where I am

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Heartless Bastards’ “Into the Open” are a contemplation on finding oneself and finding home. The repetition of “I just want to go, but I didn’t want to let go,” may suggest a struggle to let go of something familiar or comfortable in pursuit of something new. The following lines describe a journey, both physically and mentally, as the singer travels “far and wide to the great big open” and “finds herself” in a meadow of a great divide. In this place, things are “coming into focus,” and the singer has the wind in her face, which serves as a metaphor for the feeling of moving forward and making progress.


The chorus repeats the idea that the singer has been searching for home, but ultimately, she has found it where she is. This can be interpreted in a few different ways. On one hand, the song may be about seeking external things, whether that be a physical place or a sense of identity, only to realize that what she was looking for was within her all along. On the other hand, the song could also be interpreted as a message about being present in the moment and finding comfort in the current circumstances, rather than constantly searching for something better.


Overall, the lyrics to “Into the Open” are simple but provoking in their exploration of identity and the meaning of home.


Line by Line Meaning

I just want to go
The singer desires to travel or embark on a new adventure.


But I didn't wanna let go
However, the singer is hesitant to leave the safety and familiarity that they currently have.


And I find myself
The singer is realizing their current situation and state of mind.


In a fleeting moment
The realization comes to the artist quickly and doesn't last very long.


Traveling far and wide
The artist sees potential in exploring beyond their current environment.


To the great big open
The vast expanse of possibilities in the world.


Things are coming into focus
The more the singer explores, the clearer their purpose or direction is becoming.


I've got wind in my face
The experience is invigorating and feels like progress.


And it's getting me on
The progress and movement is motivating the artist to continue exploring.


All of this time I was searching
The artist has been trying to find a place of belonging or purpose for a while now.


Searching for my home
The search has been for a sense of belonging or a place to call home.


And I discovered
The artist has found an answer to their search.


Home is where I am
The sense of belonging or purpose was within the singer all along and doesn't necessarily require a physical place to reside.


Here in the meadow
The singer is now content and at peace with where they are at in life.


Of a great divide
The previous struggle or search that the singer experienced was a significant change or turning point in their life.


And in the moment
The artist is currently at a point of clarity and introspection.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Kimberly Oskins

I just want to go
But I didn't wanna let go
I just want to go
But I didn't wanna let go

And I find myself
In a fleeting moment
Traveling far and wide
To the great big open

Things are coming into focus
Things are coming into focus
I've got wind in my face
And it's getting me on
I've got wind in my face
And it's getting me on, on

All of this time I was searching
Searching for my home
And I discovered
Home is where I am

And I find myself
Here in the meadow
Of a great divide
And in the moment

Things are coming into focus
Things are coming into focus
I've got wind in my face
And it's getting me on
I've got wind in my face
And it's getting me on, on

All of this time I was searching
Searching for my home
And I discovered
Home is where I am



All comments from YouTube:

gypsyvanneraddict

This is my favorite song of theirs on this album -it truly, deeply rocks!

Mark Gregg

I turned 50 this year,and Erica and the band are the one of the very few that I would give the "original sound" label to. I have never seen them live,but will go out of my way to do so,given the chance. She is hot, and she's a rocker!!!

My name is August West

Very under rated band. This song speaks to an unidentifiable nostalgia. Love it.

Amaka Umeh

Heard this song while watching a very touching documentary called Isolated. The lyrics really caught my ear, and the singer's liberty is infectious.

Louie Villarreal

So did I Awesome lyrics and amazing jams!!!!!!

Michael Jordan

this documentary film is about surfing?

JDR

Same

Abdelrahman Koossy

@David John Hall thanx man 

David John Hall

It's called Isolated.  It's on Netflix.  

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CrazyDiamond

I can not believe how little attention this song has, what an incredible song

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