Eighteen
Hometown Hero Lyrics

The lyrics of Hometown Hero’s song Eighteen is a poignant reflection on the heartbreak that ensues after a romantic relationship ends. The singer is addressing his former lover, who they believed, stole their heart and left them enchanted. They recount the pain and tears that they shed each night as they think about the things that were said to them. The opening lines of the song, “You'll steal my heart, I'll count to three, You'll walk away, just like on t.v” express a feeling of betrayal as their heart was taken away from them, leaving them feeling vulnerable and exposed. The line “you left enchanted,” is a poignant reminder that despite the pain, the singer still harbors feelings of enchantment towards their former lover.

The chorus of the song, “All those things you said to me, well, made me cry myself to sleep, and, kinda think I like it, pretty sure I liked it,” is a unique and possibly the most striking aspect of the song. The phrase “kinda think I like it” is an interesting paradox that shows how emotionally complicated the singer’s feelings are. They are simultaneously hurt by the words of their lover but also addicted to the attention they received. The phrase, “pretty sure I liked it,” shows that despite the pain, the singer cannot deny their attraction towards their lover.

Overall, Hometown Hero’s “Eighteen” is a raw and emotional song that captures the pain and complexity of heartbreak.