Homesick
Joel Havea Lyrics
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T’Have taken flight
Left it behind
Cannot rewind
And I know it’s moving on without me
Will there still be
A place for the old me?
Well I can’t honestly say
Things to learn, bridges to burn
When you’re living away
Oh I’m feeling homesick
Hear the news
Laugh with the clowns
Wish that I
Could have been around
But I know of course, it’s out of the question
Will there still be
A place for the old me?
When you reach up for the sky
Have to leave something behind
If only for a short while
Oh I’m feeling homesick
Joel Havea's song "Homesick" is a poignant ballad about the feelings of longing and regret after leaving one's home for an extended period of time. The lyrics grapple with the question of whether or not it was ultimately the right decision to leave home in the first place, and if there will still be a place for the person who left when they eventually return. Havea sings about the things he's missed while he's been away, wishing he could have been around for certain events and feeling disconnected from the life he once knew.
The chorus of "Homesick" is extremely relatable, expressing the universal feeling of missing the place where one comes from. Havea's tender vocals and simple acoustic guitar accompaniment reflect the emotional rawness of the lyrics, making this song a standout on his 2018 album "Setting Sail".
Overall, "Homesick" is a beautiful reminder that no matter where we go or how long we're gone, there will always be a part of us that longs for home.
Line by Line Meaning
Was it right?
Questioning the decision to leave and move on
T’Have taken flight
Having left and moved to a new place
Left it behind
Abandoning the old life and surroundings
Cannot rewind
Unable to go back and change what was done
And I know it’s moving on without me
Realizing that life continues to change even without being a part of it
Will there still be A place for the old me?
Wondering if there's still a place for the person they used to be
What would it have been like? Well I can’t honestly say
Uncertainty about the alternative outcome of staying
Things to learn, bridges to burn When you’re living away
New experiences to gain, old connections to let go of when living in a new place
Oh I’m feeling homesick
Emotionally missing the familiar surroundings
Hear the news Laugh with the clowns Wish that I Could have been around
Missing out on the usual news and humor of the old place
But I know of course, it’s out of the question
Realizing the impossibility of being in two places at once
When you reach up for the sky Have to leave something behind If only for a short while
The need to leave behind the old life for new opportunities, even if it's just temporary
Oh I’m feeling homesick
Emphasizing the emotional pull toward the familiar home
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Achille Fonkam Kwishwe, Joel Havea
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