Homesick
Joel Ansett Lyrics

The lyrics to Joel Ansett's song "Homesick" evoke a longing for a place that is both familiar and unknown. The opening lines, "You kissed my face, Smiled on my soul, Told me a story too good to grow old," express a sense of comfort and joy that was once experienced. The reference to "Manito park" suggests a specific location that holds significant memories for the singer.

The chorus, "I'm homesick most, For a place I don't know, But I knew before, I knew before," reflects the bittersweet feeling of yearning for a place that is elusive and yet deeply familiar. It conveys a sense of nostalgia for a place that holds a special place in the singer's heart, even though they may not have experienced it in physical reality.

In the second verse, the lyrics delve into a sense of insecurity and uncertainty in a relationship, with the line "Scared of what's broken between you and I." The contrasting imagery of angels and flame implies both the divine and destructive aspects of love. The inability to find a place to rest for the night emphasizes a feeling of displacement and the longing for a sense of belonging.

The bridge reflects upon the power of memory and the role it plays in shaping one's identity. The lyrics convey a yearning to remember, to hold onto a voice that is deep in the mind. The question of whether picturing the place that one is from would change who they become suggests a broader exploration of the interplay between personal history and self-discovery.