Homebound were a British pop punk band who were founded on December 1, 2012… Read Full Bio ↴Homebound were a British pop punk band who were founded on December 1, 2012. The band consists of vocalist Charlie Boughton, lead guitarist Tom Mellon, backing guitarist Chris, bassist Joe and drummer Sam.

The bands first EP, titled Permanence was released in 2015, and was strongly pop punk influenced. It has songs including Worthwhile and Bittersweet. The bands second EP, titled The Mould You Build Yourself Around was released in 2017, and began to show the bands creation of their own unique sound, blending some slightly heavier vocals in parts with catchy pop punk riffs, with notable single Sonder gaining popularity, along with other singles Distrait and Headspace.

In 2018, the band released their third EP, titled More to Me Than Misery on August 17, with singles Coming Clean and Change of Heart being released. They broke up on the 21st November 2018.

Coming Clean
Homebound Lyrics

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So you can't be upfront and say it how it is,
Gave me nothing in the way of an explanation,
Never thought it come to this.

I've been feeling a weight and it's pulling me down,Fallen underneath the waves, won't be long before I drown.

Bracing myself for the worst-case scenario,
(Worst-case scenario)

Put on a brave face before cracks begin to show.
(More cracks begin to show)

I'll sleep on what I've said,
Because it's not a true reflection of everything I really meant.
Light the fuse and let me go.

But listen up,
There's nothing you can do,

Time waits for no one and no one is waiting here for you,
So listen up, listen up.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Homebound's song "Coming Clean" are about a relationship that is falling apart due to a lack of communication and honesty. The singer is frustrated with their partner who cannot be upfront and honest about what is going on in the relationship. They are left without any explanation for the problems they are facing and are feeling a heavy weight pulling them down. As a result, they are preparing themselves for the worst-case scenario and trying to put on a brave face to hide their cracks.

The singer realizes that they may have said things in the heat of the moment that do not reflect their true feelings. They want to take some time to reflect and come to a clearer understanding of what they're feeling before making any further decisions. However, they also recognize that time is passing quickly and they cannot wait around for their partner to come around. They urge their partner to listen to what they have to say and understand that there may not be any way to salvage the relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

So you can't be upfront and say it how it is,
You have trouble being honest and straightforward with me.

Gave me nothing in the way of an explanation,
You didn't offer any reasons for your actions or behavior.

Never thought it come to this.
I never imagined our situation would become so difficult.

I've been feeling a weight and it's pulling me down,
I'm experiencing a sense of heaviness and burden that's affecting me negatively.

Fallen underneath the waves, won't be long before I drown.
I feel like I'm sinking and struggling to keep my head above water, and I fear that I won't be able to continue much longer.

Bracing myself for the worst-case scenario, (Worst-case scenario)
I'm mentally preparing for the possibility of the worst outcome that could arise from this situation.

Put on a brave face before cracks begin to show. (More cracks begin to show)
I'm trying to act confident and unphased, even though it's becoming increasingly clear that my emotions are slipping out of my control.

I'll sleep on what I've said,
I'm going to take some time to reflect on what I've communicated and whether it accurately represents my true feelings.

Because it's not a true reflection of everything I really meant.
I realize that what I've expressed may not fully encompass the depth of my emotions or thoughts.

Light the fuse and let me go.
I'm ready to ignite a catalyst that will propel me towards a new phase of my life, even though it may be painful or risky.

But listen up,
I need your attention and focus on what I'm about to say.

There's nothing you can do,
There's no action you can take that will change the course of events in my life.

Time waits for no one and no one is waiting here for you,
The passage of time is inevitable and unforgiving, and there's no one else who will wait for you to make decisions or take action.

So listen up, listen up.
This is a crucial moment that requires your full attention and understanding.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Charlie Boughton, Chris Wheatley, Joe Aspell-Beaumont, Seb Barlow, Tom Mellon

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