Hometown
Joe Romersa Lyrics
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So outrageous the toll
You can lose all you have
He refused to give in to the town that takes all
Survive, you must have the will
This movie doesn't end the way we want all the time
Then he shouts at the moon
She's gone, and fear has overcome
So outrageous the toll
You can lose all you have
He refused to give in to the town that takes all
Survive, you must have the will
This movie doesn't end the way we want all the time
Then he shouts at the moon
She's gone, and fear has overcome
He was walking the mile, he was walking alone
Four and twenty deadbirds, they bleed upon the nest
There was no time for reason, they had no sign of a threat
Now it's too late, too late for me
This town will eventually take me
Too late, too late for me
This town will win
Through this fog they come along
Dark creatures singing a terrible song
The rest of the bar laughed at him
Only I felt my hope grow dim
They found him dead the very next day
"No more stories from him," I heard them say
We blamed bad luck for his fate
Only I felt terror so great
She and he will know
That someday all things will end
That misty night, that dismal room
The dead search for the kill
While angels sleep in endless dark
The dead seek out sin
The lyrics of Joe Romersa's Hometown speak of the struggles of a man who refuses to give in to the toxicity of the town he lives in. The opening line refers to the man speaking of tortured souls which sets the scene for hardship and struggle. It's clear from the lyrics that the town takes a lot from its people, often leading to a situation where you can lose all you have. However, the singer refuses to give in to the town's demands and instead survives by holding onto his willpower. The line "This movie doesn't end the way we want all the time" suggests that the man was hoping for a better life, but things often don't work out as planned.
The chorus is repeated twice with the same wording, which amplifies the message of the song. The man shouts at the moon because he has lost his loved one to the town's toxicity, and has been left alone with fear overcoming him. The imagery of "four and twenty deadbirds that bleed upon the nest" suggests a sense of doom, and the line "this town will eventually take me" reinforces the idea that the man feels trapped. The line "Through this fog they come along, dark creatures singing a terrible song" is a vivid description of the negative energy that the man feels is enveloping him. The lyrics then describe how the man was laughed at for being different, and it's only later that people realize the gravity of his situation when he is found dead.
Overall, the lyrics of Hometown are very poetic and paint a vivid picture of the struggles faced by the singer who refuses to give in to the toxic environment of his town.
Line by Line Meaning
He spoke of tortured souls;
He talked about people who are deeply troubled and in distress.
So outrageous the toll
The emotional burden is incredibly difficult to bear.
You can lose all you have
It's possible to lose everything you've ever known or loved.
He refused to give in to the town that takes all
He wouldn't allow the town to strip him of his dignity and spirit.
Survive, you must have the will
To make it through life, one must have an unwavering determination.
This movie doesn't end the way we want all the time
Life isn't always a happy ending or what we expect it to be.
Then he shouts at the moon
He yells at the moon in frustration and desperation.
She's gone, and fear has overcome
He's lost someone dear to him and is now afraid of what will come next.
He was walking the mile, he was walking alone
He was on a tough journey by himself without anyone to help him.
Four and twenty deadbirds, they bleed upon the nest
There were dozens of dead birds on the nest, and they were bleeding.
There was no time for reason, they had no sign of a threat
They didn't have time to think logically, and there wasn't any indication of danger.
Now it's too late, too late for me
It's already too late for him to escape the town's grasp.
This town will eventually take me
The town will ultimately consume him and his life.
Through this fog they come along
Moving through the mist, a group of creatures approach.
Dark creatures singing a terrible song
The creatures were singing a sinister, eerie tune.
The rest of the bar laughed at him
Everyone else in the bar was making fun of him.
Only I felt my hope grow dim
His hope for his situation was beginning to fade away.
They found him dead the very next day
The next day, he was discovered deceased.
"No more stories from him," I heard them say
People claimed he wouldn't be able to tell any more tales since he had passed away.
We blamed bad luck for his fate
We attributed his death to misfortune and bad timing.
Only I felt terror so great
He was the only one experiencing immense fear.
She and he will know
Both she and he will eventually be aware.
That someday all things will end
Everything comes to an end eventually.
That misty night, that dismal room
The room was grim and shrouded in mist.
The dead search for the kill
The deceased are searching for a new life by finding a new host.
While angels sleep in endless dark
As the angels sleep, the world is engulfed in darkness.
The dead seek out sin
The deceased are drawn to sinful behavior.
Contributed by Gianna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marcio Roberto
Joe is such an amazing singer, his voice is strong, powerful, dark... He is amazing, that's for sure.
J
I dont understand why there no more views .. !
German Salazar
The lyrics were written by Nora Stevens Heath, adapted from a poem by Hiroyuki Owaku, a designer from Konami's defunct Team Silent.
teslashark
***** Yep, Owaku is the co-writer of SH two and three.
Joe Romersa Music
That is incorrect. I wrote these lyrics using one of Owaku's poems as a starting point.
German Salazar
@Joe Romersa Music thanks for the correction Joe. Was Nora hired only as a translator? or did you also translate in addition to co-writing?
Frédérick Wagner
Akira yamaoka is the genius behind the music!
Artemis
This is the first time I have ever heard this song. The video and the song goes so well together.
nybias666
Artemis no it doesn't at all.
Kairii Chan 1988
When I first heard this song I thought it was David Bowie. Incredible vocal talent