my own
Kina Grannis Lyrics

The song "My Own" by Kina Grannis is an emotional tribute to the unattainable family bonds that one might have wished for. She sings about the different roles a family plays in one's life and what she imagines it would be like if her family were different. The lyrics revolve around the idealized notion of family, each line a yearning for that connection, that deep-rooted love and acceptance that comes from being part of a family. If the singer had these people in her life, she would want them to fill those roles perfectly, with kindness, understanding, and a sense of protection.

The first verse sings about having a father who would share all the knowledge he has acquired in life, and a mother who could fix any problem that arises. With a sister, she could open up and share her vulnerabilities without holdbacks or fears. A brother would provide her with a sense of security and protection. The lines, "And I would cry for reasons I won't tell anyone," show the intense emotions she feels but cannot express.

The chorus, with its melodic oohs, is like a lament to the universe, a cry to the world for what she craves but cannot have. The lyrics of the chorus suggest that she imagines what having siblings would be like and fills the void in her own way. But the final line of the song, "And you would make this place feel a little more like home," shows that even in her imagination, the yearning for something bigger, more profound than oneself, continues.