Going Home
Julia Church Lyrics


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Don't want to settle for second best

This life's on a mission to plague my head



with sweet smiles and glittered propositions
from others that don't come close to you

the cheap wines make him sharp and quick witted

but still they just don't come close to you



all of them have the same face

sunken cheekbones, empty gaze

None of them ever stay



all of them have the same taste

All their words are whiskey glazed

None of them ever stay



Going home to my baby

He's got a way with me

like nobody else

nobody else

He's the only one I see



They come and they go like its an art

The pattern draws circles around my heart



all of them have the same face

sunken cheekbones, empty gaze

None of them ever stay



all of them have the same taste

All their words are whiskey glazed

None of them ever stay



Going home to my baby

He's got a way with me

like nobody else

nobody else





He's the only one I see

Overall Meaning

In Julia Church's song "Going Home," the artist laments about her frustration with the dating scene and her desire for something real, someone who stands out from the rest. The opening line, "Don't want to settle for second best," showcases her high standards and unwillingness to settle for just anyone. She mentions how others try to win her over with fake smiles and surface-level charms that simply can't compare to the one person who truly captures her heart. The cheap wines may make others more entertaining, but they still fall short in comparison to her "baby."


Throughout the song, Church repeats the lines "all of them have the same face" and "all of them have the same taste." These lyrics represent her frustration with the lack of unique individuals she encounters in her dating life. She claims that they all have sunken cheekbones and empty gazes, as if they are all cut from the same dull mold. The repetition of this refrain emphasizes the feeling of monotony and sameness that she experiences when meeting new people.


However, the singer's tune changes when she talks about her "baby." He is the exception to the rule, the one who has captured her heart and stands out from the rest. Church sings about the way he has a hold on her that no one else can match, with the lines "He's got a way with me like nobody else, nobody else. He's the only one I see." The contrast between her feelings for him and her frustration with others highlights the fact that there really is something special about their connection.


Overall, "Going Home" is a heartfelt song that explores the ups and downs of the dating scene. It paints a picture of the artist's search for something real, and how she eventually found it in one special person.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't want to settle for second best
I refuse to settle for anything less than what I deserve.


This life's on a mission to plague my head
The chaos of life is taking a toll on my mind and causing distress.


with sweet smiles and glittered propositions
People try to charm me with false promises and attractions.


from others that don't come close to you
No one compares to the person I truly love.


the cheap wines make him sharp and quick witted
The men I encounter may have a temporary charm or wit, but it's shallow and often fueled by alcohol.


but still they just don't come close to you
Even when others try to catch my attention, they can't compare to the one I love.


all of them have the same face
The men all seem to blend together with no unique qualities.


sunken cheekbones, empty gaze
The men appear hollow and without substance or emotion.


None of them ever stay
The men are just temporary flings and never stick around.


all of them have the same taste
The men all have the same way of communicating and lack depth.


All their words are whiskey glazed
Their words are insincere and fueled by alcohol.


Going home to my baby
I am returning to the one I truly love.


He's got a way with me
The person I love has a unique and powerful connection to me.


like nobody else
No one else can match the bond I have with the one I love.


He's the only one I see
My love for this person is all-consuming and unmatched by anyone else.




Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: Julia Church, Daniel Holloway

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