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.
Note to Self
Homebound Lyrics
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And told myself everything I wanted to do,
Was out of reach and not worth my time.
My self esteem had hit the floor,
The best of me walked out without a word or more,
I'm all at sea and not worth your time.
It's time for me to realise,
If you've little faith in who you are and what you believe in,
Life won't make it easy, you'll be stuck with this feeling.
Self loathing, anxiety,
A weight I bare inside of me,
The man this world has made of me.
The pouring rain hangs off my chin,
The wind blew down this house of cards I'm living in,
I'm all at sea and don't have much time.
Just when you think you've found the piece that can pull this all together,
Watch my happiness grow into something cold and bitter.
Brought on by my own obsessive, compulsive need to better myself,
No regard for my own health.
Can't find a reason why
I can never be, I can never be alright,
For more than one day,
But something tells me,
It's down to me myself and I.
I'm my own worst enemy.
The lyrics of Homebound's "Note to Self" express a deep inner struggle and dissatisfaction with oneself. The song begins with the singer waking up with the "morning blues," feeling that everything they want to do is out of reach and not worth their time. Their self-esteem has hit rock bottom, as they feel that the best version of themselves has left without a word. They describe feeling lost and unworthy, like they are adrift at sea and not deserving of anyone's time or attention.
The second verse delves further into the singer's inner turmoil. They talk about wiping the sleep from their eyes and realizing that if they have little faith in themselves and what they believe in, life won't be easy and they will be stuck with this feeling of self-loathing and anxiety. The weight of the world and the expectations it puts on them weigh heavily on their shoulders, making them feel trapped and unable to find happiness.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's struggle with their own self-destructive tendencies. They feel that just when they think they've found something that could bring everything together and make them happy, it instead turns into something cold and bitter. They recognize that their own obsessive and compulsive need to better themselves, without regard for their own well-being, is the root cause of their unhappiness.
The bridge highlights the singer's frustration at their inability to find a reason why they can never be alright for more than one day. They feel like their own worst enemy, trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and self-sabotage. Ultimately, they acknowledge that the solution lies within themselves, as they are the ones responsible for their own happiness.
Overall, "Note to Self" explores themes of self-worth, self-destruction, and the internal battles we face in trying to find our place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up with the morning blues,
I started the day feeling down and unhappy.
And told myself everything I wanted to do,
I set goals and aspirations for myself.
Was out of reach and not worth my time.
I believed that my goals were unattainable and not valuable enough to pursue.
My self esteem had hit the floor,
My confidence and self-worth were extremely low.
The best of me walked out without a word or more,
The most positive and capable parts of me seemed to have disappeared.
I'm all at sea and not worth your time.
I feel lost and worthless, unworthy of anyone's attention or investment.
Wipe the sleep from out my eyes
I need to wake up, become more aware.
It's time for me to realise,
I need to acknowledge and understand.
If you've little faith in who you are and what you believe in,
When you lack confidence in your identity and beliefs.
Life won't make it easy, you'll be stuck with this feeling.
Life will present difficulties and challenges, leaving you trapped in this negative state.
Self loathing, anxiety,
Feeling intense dislike and fear within oneself.
A weight I bare inside of me,
A burden I carry within myself.
The man this world has made of me.
The person I have become as a result of the experiences and influences in this world.
The pouring rain hangs off my chin,
Tears roll down my face like raindrops.
The wind blew down this house of cards I'm living in,
Challenges and difficulties have destroyed the fragile structure of my life.
I'm all at sea and don't have much time.
I feel lost and uncertain, with limited time to find my way.
Just when you think you've found the piece that can pull this all together,
Just when you believe you have found the solution to solve everything.
Watch my happiness grow into something cold and bitter.
Witness how my joy and contentment transform into something harsh and resentful.
Brought on by my own obsessive, compulsive need to better myself,
Caused by my constant, uncontrollable desire to improve myself.
No regard for my own health.
Without considering the impact on my own well-being.
Can't find a reason why
Unable to discover a justification or explanation for
I can never be, I can never be alright,
I will never feel okay or satisfied
For more than one day,
For longer than a brief period
But something tells me,
However, an intuition or feeling suggests to me
It's down to me myself and I.
The responsibility lies with myself alone.
I'm my own worst enemy.
I am the one causing the most harm and hindrance to myself.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: TREVOR BARLOW
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K0alavath
Thank you so much for this one last song. Love you guys so much. I’ll forever be grateful for your music. Take care of you, you’ll be missed. 🖤💔🖤
Shane Zunie
Love these guys.
Daniel Body
I come back to this song all the time. Regret not seeing them live.
Tony S
You guys deserved better. We'll always have the music and memories. Here's to hoping you'll come back!
gabexz_a
Homebound is/(was) the BEST ❤️
Christopher Belanger
This song remind me the good days of Weezer...Homebound is an amazing band!!
lopsidedlemon
Aww, miss this band.
Surya Aman
I miss this band:(
Jesrille Lupogan
Yeah!!. You're the best guys
Kippy
goated song 🔥