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Hello to the sweet pines
Gonna see you later street lights
I'm headed back to tree lines
To free time and starry nights
To bonfires and fire flies
Pack your bags it's time to go
'Cause we got brighter lights back home
I've got aching feet
From walking over miles of concrete
And I can't wait to dream
But the city, you know she won't go to sleep
So I'm saying
Goodbye to the skyline
Hello to the sweet pines
Gonna see you later street lights
I'm headed back to tree lines
To free time and starry nights
To bonfires and fire flies
Pack your bags it's time to go
'Cause we got brighter lights back home
Yeah, we got brighter lights
Back home there's a girl named Mary Lou
A diner off the highway with a corner booth
And every gravel road is a trip down memory lane
And back home, where the corn grows ten feet tall
Every year's measured on the pantry wall
The willow trees are waving 'til we come back home again
I'm saying goodbye to the skyline
Hello to the sweet pines
Gonna see you later street lights
I'm headed back to tree lines
To free time and starry nights
To bonfires and fire flies
Pack your bags it's time to go
Pack your bags it's time to go
I'm saying goodbye to the skyline
Hello to the sweet pines
Gonna see you later street lights
I'm headed back to tree lines
To free time and starry nights
To bonfires and fire flies
Pack your bags it's time to go
Pack your bags it's time to go
'Cause we got brighter lights back home
In Owl City's song Back Home, the lyrics talk about leaving the hustle and bustle of the city behind and returning to the simplicity of nature and home. The singer bids farewell to the skyline and welcomes the sweet pines, as he looks forward to the peace and quiet of the countryside. He is tired of walking miles on concrete and yearns for the opportunity to dream, something that is impossible to do in the bustling city that never sleeps.
The song captures the essence of the countryside perfectly as it talks about a girl named Mary Lou and a diner off the highway with a corner booth. The gravel roads remind him of his childhood memories, and the corn that grows ten feet tall every year is evidence of the passage of time. As he leaves behind the bright city lights, he talks about how the willow trees wave goodbye until he returns home again. The singer values the moments of free time in the countryside, the starry nights, and the joy of bonfires and fireflies.
In conclusion, Back Home is a song that paints a vivid picture of the contrast between city life and countryside living. The song lyrics capture the feeling of nostalgia and the longing for a simpler life that many people often feel in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm saying goodbye to the skyline
I'm leaving the busy city
Hello to the sweet pines
I'm going to the cool, peaceful forests
Gonna see you later street lights
I'm leaving the city streets and traffic lights behind
I'm headed back to tree lines
I'm returning to nature
To free time and starry nights
I'm looking forward to relaxing moments and beautiful skies
To bonfires and fire flies
I'm excited to gather around a fire and watch fireflies
Pack your bags it's time to go
It's time to leave and prepare to travel
'Cause we got brighter lights back home
Our homeland is a better place with more beautiful sights
I've got aching feet
My feet are tired from walking so much
From walking over miles of concrete
I've walked long distances on hard pavements
And I can't wait to dream
I'm eagerly looking forward to sleeping and dreaming
But the city, you know she won't go to sleep
The city is alive and active even when it's late
Back home there's a girl named Mary Lou
There's a special girl I know back home
A diner off the highway with a corner booth
There's a diner by the side of the road with a special spot
And every gravel road is a trip down memory lane
Every dirt path reminds me of something from the past
And back home, where the corn grows ten feet tall
My hometown is where the corn grows incredibly high
Every year's measured on the pantry wall
Every year is represented by markers on the kitchen wall
The willow trees are waving 'til we come back home again
The willow trees eagerly await our return
Pack your bags it's time to go
It's time to start packing and hit the road
Pack your bags it's time to go
We really need to get going
'Cause we got brighter lights back home
Our homeland has a brighter, cozier atmosphere
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM R. YOUNG, EMILY MEREDITH WRIGHT, MATTHEW ARNOLD THIESSEN
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Smaug
I swear Adam is the only person who could actually make electronica + country actually work.
SIR_Stephen
How has this not picked up more steam? This is a huge hit in the making
Maz
am i the only one who gets really sad and really happy when they listen to owl city?
Nico
+topazwolf91 No.
Jenna
His music is just so beautiful and emotional 💙
Alise Yonush
Melancholy :)
im confused
ME!!!!!! I'm literally crying from I dunno what
Jonathan Saladin
Now I can tell my friends my favorite country music is Owl City and watch the weird looks on their faces.
kwk86mcss
When I can finally move out of the city and figure out where home really is this song will be playing as I drive away...
YamiNoMizu
Anyone else getting a huge country vibe from this? I REAAALLLY like it! I mean... I'm a country boy from Alberta... why wouldn't I! Plus it's Owl City! Adam you do your thing, and we'll do ours! WHich is Loving what you do!