Homecoming
Josh and Steve Lyrics
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I feel a change in me
The days are getting shorter and the birds begin to leave
Even me, yes, yes, y'all
Who has been so long alone
I'm headed home
Headed home
And the air is getting crisp
I first tasted the universe on a night like this
A box of wine, and I'll abide
In the hunger in her eyes
In a place where the tree of good and evil still resides
Still resides
Homecoming
Homecoming, homecoming
She said show me what you got, babe
I'm not like other girls
Just give me your bad self
And a place for us to make a stand and I can move the world
Lift the valley from the floor, honey
It'll turn to the sky
They'll say that it's a miracle and you'll know damn well they're right
Damn well they're right
Homecoming now (don't go away now)
Homecoming, homecoming (don't go away now)
Homecoming now (don't go away now)
Homecoming, homecoming (don't go away now)
(Hey now)
When the oracle spoke to me she was like a roadside song (don't go away now)
Do unto others as you would have them do
Even if in turn they do you wrong (hey now)
This town right here is my everything
Though I've been torn away (don't go away now)
It has my heart
It has my heart
They stole my heart
My heart is there (hey now)
My heart is there
My heart is there, my heart is there (don't go away now)
Get just a little bit high
Get a little tongue tied
Gonna try to find whatever ever made time
That kind of immemorial
That time before the fall, yeah
That time before the autumn
Really turned the corner
Drive east of Eden
Till we start to feel the west
We were never far from nowhere
You could see it from the edge of town
Honey, baby, wonder how it feel now
Somehow I can't believe that it could feel like the before, but
The air's getting colder now
The nights are getting crisp
I first tasted the universe on a night like this
And I'll abide a box of wine
And the hunger in her eyes
In a place where the tree of good and evil still resides
Homecoming
Homecoming, homecoming (homecoming)
Homecoming
Homecoming, homecoming (homecoming)
Homecoming
Homecoming, homecoming (don't go away now)
Homecoming (don't go away now)
Homecoming, homecoming
Homecoming
Homecoming, homecoming
The lyrics to Josh and Steve's song "Homecoming" hint at a feeling of nostalgia and a desire to return home. The singer seems to be experiencing significant changes in the environment, both in the weather and in the behavior of the animals around them. This sense of transition is mirrored in the singer themselves, who acknowledges that they have been alone for a long time. However, the refrain "I'm headed home" suggests that they are now returning to a place that is familiar and comforting.
The second stanza paints a picture of a specific moment in time when the singer first "tasted the universe." This evocative phrase captures a feeling of wonder and connection to the natural world. There is also a sense of romance or longing here, as the singer describes "the hunger in her eyes" and a desire to make a stand with this person. The allusion to the tree of good and evil in the last line adds a layer of complexity, pointing to the possibility of temptation or moral ambiguity.
The bridge of the song includes several enigmatic lines that seem to be drawing on various sources of wisdom or inspiration. There is a sense of acceptance and forgiveness in the line "do unto others as you would have them do / even if in turn they do you wrong." The singer also expresses a deep love for their hometown, even if they have been forced to leave. The repeated refrain of "homecoming" at the end of the song reinforces the idea that the singer has found a sense of belonging and is returning to a place that feels like home.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel a change in the weather
I sense a change in the atmosphere around me
I feel a change in me
I sense a change in my personality and emotions
The days are getting shorter and the birds begin to leave
The daylight is decreasing and the migratory birds start to leave
Even me, yes, yes, y'all
Even I, without fail
Who has been so long alone
Who has been solitary for an extended period of time
I'm headed home
I'm going back to where I belong
The nights are getting colder now
The nights are getting cooler and frigid
And the air is getting crisp
The air is getting clear and frosty
I first tasted the universe on a night like this
I first experienced the cosmic and infinite on a night similar to this
A box of wine, and I'll abide
As long as there is wine, I'll be content
In the hunger in her eyes
In the desire reflected in her gaze
In a place where the tree of good and evil still resides
In a location where the concepts of good and evil are still present
She said show me what you got, babe
She asked me to demonstrate my abilities
I'm not like other girls
I'm different from other females
Just give me your bad self
Just give me your true self, even if it's flawed
And a place for us to make a stand and I can move the world
If we work together, we can do something truly remarkable
Lift the valley from the floor, honey
Raise the depression from the ground, darling
It'll turn to the sky
It'll change direction and go upward
They'll say that it's a miracle and you'll know damn well they're right
They'll call it a wonder, and you'll be confident it is
When the oracle spoke to me she was like a roadside song
When the prophet advised me, it was like a melody on the street
Do unto others as you would have them do
Treat others like you want them to treat you
Even if in turn they do you wrong
Even if in return they harm you
This town right here is my everything
This village is everything to me
Though I've been torn away
Even though I've been separated from it
It has my heart
It has my love and devotion
They stole my heart
They took my love away
My heart is there
My love is there
Get just a little bit high
Get a little intoxicated
Get a little tongue tied
Become somewhat inarticulate
Gonna try to find whatever ever made time
Going to seek what created time itself
That kind of immemorial
The type of ancient
That time before the fall, yeah
That era prior to the downfall
That time before the autumn
That time prior to the fall season
Really turned the corner
Truly made a change
Drive east of Eden
Drive towards the direction of the Garden of Eden
Till we start to feel the west
Until we sense the direction of the western region
We were never far from nowhere
We were never distant from nothingness
You could see it from the edge of town
It was visible from the outskirts of the village
Honey, baby, wonder how it feel now
Darling, dear, I wonder how it feels now
Somehow I can't believe that it could feel like the before, but
I somehow doubt that it could feel like the past
Homecoming
Returning home
Homecoming, homecoming
Returning home
Don't go away now
Don't leave now
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSH RITTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@davidallen8419
Good ol "Billions" also turned me on to this beautiful song. So gorgeous and soul deep...keep it going Josh.
@larasargologo-hunt1646
I literally just watched the last episode of Season 2. Been watching the series. And this song!! Wow. Where have I been. He’s amazing! That voice.
@keithknox5829
It’s what music does. It teaches, it enlightens, it grants us peace, wisdom, love, joy. It lifts our spirits at its lowest points. Thank God for this truly great gift and for those who share it with us!
@thg55
Thank u producer of Billions, without u I wouldn´t found Josh
@kirkpeeble3444
So do I
@mrmackie007
Another great find thanks to Billions... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPFcqqcWEgQ
@avgjoearmedcitizen6421
Dylan, Cash, Jason Isbell, Son Volt, Townes Van Zandt, Ryan Bingham, Ryan Adams......and a Serious Wilco reference in an episode. The entire Billions soundtrack is ridiculously amazing. It’s Like the producers have been listening to my life’s soundtrack, hmmmm I am now just “basic”. I used to think some of my musical selections were unique.....bahahahaha!
@marvindakota7478
Same here great show worth watching again.
@tommymorgan73
Thanks to my brother for the same reason!!
@doloreschansey9556
I watched through 7 seasons of Billions and then started over and started paying more attention to the songs because they insert so many good songs that are centrally relevant to different themes of each season and some specific episodes.