Memb… Read Full Bio ↴Whiskey drinkin', boot stompin' tunes with a dash of sweetness.
Members: Adam Reifsnyder (guitar, vocals), Abie Klein-Stefanchik (bass, vocals), Brendan O'Malley (mandolin, vocals)
Newgrass - Original pop/rock songs with a folk/bluegrass sound
Cleveland, Ohio
Ohio
Honeybucket Lyrics
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When we finally made it out to the sea,
I was thinkin' that I made a mistake
When we started out, she was so sweet
Now she's got me and she's walkin' on me
What was I thinking? Now I've gotta leave
The place where I can roam
Ohio, I'm coming home
She caught me trying to sneak out the door
She heard me fumblin' to start the car
But I was clumsy, but I couldn't stop now
She said if I leave her, she's followin' me (followin' me)
I said baby, just let me be (let me be)
'Cause I'm leaving, and you can't come along
I'm going to Ohio
The place where I can roam
Ohio, I'm coming home
I'm going to Ohio
The place where I can roam
Ohio, I'm coming home
I'm going to Ohio
The place where I can roam
Ohio, I'm coming home
I'm coming home
I'm coming home, home, home
The lyrics to Honeybucket's song "Ohio" depict a troubled relationship between the singer and his girlfriend. It seems that at the start of their journey, he was deeply in love with her, but as time went on, she became more controlling and oppressive towards him. When they finally make it out to the sea, the singer begins to regret the decision to bring her with him. He realizes that he needs to leave her, but she catches him trying to go and threatens to follow him wherever he goes. Despite this, the singer decides to make his way to Ohio, where he can escape and be free.
One possible interpretation of this song is that it represents the struggle of trying to escape an abusive or toxic relationship. It can be difficult to leave someone we once loved, but often it is necessary for our own physical and emotional well-being. The reference to Ohio as a place of refuge could be seen as a metaphor for finding a safe space and starting anew.
Overall, "Ohio" is a powerful song that delves into themes of love, loss, and liberation. It encourages listeners to have the courage to leave behind negative relationships and find a place of sanctuary where they can thrive.
Line by Line Meaning
I took my baby across the country
I traveled across the country with my partner.
When we finally made it out to the sea,
After a long travel, we finally reached the sea.
I was thinkin' that I made a mistake
I had second thoughts about my decision to travel with my partner.
When we started out, she was so sweet
At the beginning of the trip, my partner was very caring and charming.
Now she's got me and she's walkin' on me
But now, my partner is taking advantage of me and being cruel.
What was I thinking? Now I've gotta leave
I regret my decision to travel with my partner and feel the need to leave.
I'm going to Ohio
I have decided to go to Ohio.
The place where I can roam
Ohio is a place where I can wander and explore.
She caught me trying to sneak out the door
My partner caught me trying to leave without telling her.
She heard me fumblin' to start the car
She noticed me struggling to start the car and suspected something was up.
But I was clumsy, but I couldn't stop now
Even though I was acting clumsily, I was determined to leave.
She said if I leave her, she's followin' me (followin' me)
My partner threatened to follow me if I left her.
I said baby, just let me be (let me be)
I begged my partner to let me leave and have some space.
'Cause I'm leaving, and you can't come along
I am leaving by myself and my partner cannot come with me.
I'm coming home
Ohio is my home and I am returning there.
home, home, home
Ohio is the place where I belong and feel at home.
Contributed by Thomas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.