(1) Home Grown was a pop-punk band from Orange County, California, and were/are a fan-favorite on Drive-Thru Records. After 11 years of being with Home Grown, Adam Lohrbach quit the band in February 2005. Home Grown has been on hiatus since October 27th, 2005. Johnee, Dan, and Darrin have since joined other bands: Red Panda, Paper Models, and Defender respectively. Adam is now with New Years Day.
(2) Home Grown is also a Japanese reggae band under contract with Pony Canyon Japan. Its members are Tanco (Bass), Yukky (Drum), I-Watch (Guitar), Mama-R (Keyboard), Shinji Man (Percussion) and Kon”MPC”Ken (MPC). Home Grown usually produce songs along with other Japanese reggae artists such as RYO the SKYWALKER, Moomin, Pushim or H-Man. kazami with Home Grown performed the first ending to the anime R.O.D. The TV. Lately Home Grown is frequently present at various Japanese reggae festivals.
(3) HomeGrown is a german producer Tobias Meggle who was a part of downbeat band named Beanfield. He came out with double cd 'Unfazed Mermaid' at Mole Listening Pearls label.
Keep Your Distance
Home Grown Lyrics
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It's getting complicated and it's getting old.
I'm caught in this commitment. Everything that I make, you will own.
And this is my decision to let you go.
Stay away from my heart.
I'm too lonely, pissed, and bitter to hold on.
So you better keep your distance.
Don't aim your poison arrow at my heart.
And I hope you keep your distance from me.
You said that I was perfect. You want a man who pays for everything(.
The gifts are neverending and your life is good. So here's another news flash: your dependency on me has reached it's end.
And now that this is over, life is good.
Stay away from my heart.
I'm too lonely, pissed, and bitter to hold on.
So you better keep your distance.
If I stand still,
Don't aim your poison arrow at my heart.
And I hope you keep your distance from me.
I swear that I'm an honest man.
I just can't meet all your demands.
Because your expectations exceed my limitations,
Now I have to let you, let you go.
I gotta gotta let you go.
Stay away from my heart.
I'm too lonely, pissed, and bitter to hold on.
So you better keep your distance.
If I stand still,
Don't aim your poison arrow at my heart.
And I hope you keep your distance from me.
In the song "Keep Your Distance" by Home Grown, the singer is expressing their frustration and dissatisfaction with a romantic partner who they feel is too controlling and dependent on them. The opening lines of the song suggest that the partner has been behaving poorly and the situation has become complicated and tiresome. The singer is clearly struggling with the relationship, feeling trapped and unable to make their own choices. They claim that everything they make is owned by their partner, highlighting the oppressive nature of the relationship.
The chorus then highlights the singer's desire for space and independence. They claim to be "too lonely, pissed, and bitter to hold on" and ask their partner to keep their distance. They don't want their partner to aim their "poison arrow" at their heart, which may suggest that they feel as though their partner has been intentionally harming them. The line "if I stand still" may suggest that the singer feels as though they're constantly under attack and they're asking their partner to stop.
The second verse further explores the issues between the singer and their partner. The partner seems to be demanding and expects the singer to pay for everything, causing the singer to feel overwhelmed and unable to meet their partner's expectations. The chorus is then repeated, emphasizing the singer's need for space and independence. The final lines of the song explicitly state that the singer is leaving the relationship, stating "I gotta gotta let you go," suggesting that despite their frustrations with the relationship, the decision to leave is a difficult one.
Line by Line Meaning
I need an explanation for your actions pending to this date.
I need you to explain your recent behavior.
It's getting complicated and it's getting old.
I'm tired of the complexity and the repetition of our situation.
I'm caught in this commitment. Everything that I make, you will own.
I feel trapped in this relationship where you claim ownership over everything I create.
And this is my decision to let you go.
I've decided to end this relationship.
Stay away from my heart.
Don't try to get close to me emotionally.
I'm too lonely, pissed, and bitter to hold on.
I'm too hurt and angry to stay in this relationship.
So you better keep your distance.
You should keep your distance from me.
If I stand still,
If I don't move.
Don't aim your poison arrow at my heart.
Don't hurt me emotionally.
And I hope you keep your distance from me.
I hope you stay away from me.
You said that I was perfect. You want a man who pays for everything.
You expect me to be perfect and provide financially.
The gifts are neverending and your life is good. So here's another news flash: your dependency on me has reached it's end.
I've been providing for you but now I can't continue to do so.
And now that this is over, life is good.
Now that the relationship is over, I'm doing well.
I swear that I'm an honest man.
I promise that I'm an honest person.
I just can't meet all your demands.
I can't keep up with all of your expectations.
Because your expectations exceed my limitations,
Your expectations are more than I'm capable of providing.
Now I have to let you, let you go.
I have to let you go because I can't meet your demands.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN T. TRAN
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