Kings of Leon is an American rock band formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1… Read Full Bio ↴Kings of Leon is an American rock band formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1999. The band is composed of brothers Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill, and their cousin Matthew Followill. The band's early music was a blend of Southern rock and garage rock with blues influences, but it has evolved throughout the years to include a variety of genres and a more alternative, arena rock sound. Kings of Leon achieved initial success in the United Kingdom with nine Top 40 singles, two BRIT Awards in 2008, and all three of the band's albums at the time peaked in the top five of the UK Albums Chart. Their third album, Because of the Times, reached No. 1.

After the release of Only by the Night in September 2008, the band achieved chart success in the United States. The singles "Sex on Fire", "Use Somebody", and "Notion" all peaked at number one on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart. The album was their first platinum-selling album in the United States, and the best-selling album of 2008 in Australia, being certified platinum nine times. The band's fifth album, Come Around Sundown, was released on October 18, 2010. Their sixth album, Mechanical Bull, was released on September 24, 2013. The seventh studio album, Walls, was released on October 14, 2016. Their eighth studio album, When You See Yourself, was released on March 5, 2021. The group has 12 Grammy Award nominations, including 4 wins.

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Studio albums
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Come Around Sundown (2010)
Mechanical Bull (2013)
Walls (2016)
When You See Yourself (2021)

Last Mile Home
Kings of Leon Lyrics

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Take it back, I never meant it
Never thought it would come to pass
Baby know it's not forgotten baby
Know that this is gonna last

By and large I had it coming
I recall the tremble in your eyes
I just want to make it better

I just want to make it right

Driven on the last mile home, driven on the last mile home
Things are always better, when were all together
I'm driving on the last mile home

Tell me that the bar is drinking,
And the lights are swinging in the smoke
I'm a fool for conversation,
And I've got nowhere to go

Dreamin' on the last mile home, dreamin' on the mile last home
Things are always better, when were all together
I'm dreamin' on the last mile home

Dreamin' on the last mile home, dreamin' on the last mile home
Things are always better when were all together
I'm dreamin' on the last mile home

Driven on the last mile home
Dreaming on the last mile home
Things are always better, when were all together
I'm dreamin' on the last mile home

Dreamin' on the last mile home, dreamin' on the mile last home
Things are always better, when were all together
I'm dreamin' on the last mile home

Baby I'm the one who's broken
Maybe I'm the breaker of the hearts

Been so lone since we've spoken
It's been lonely baby its been hard

Overall Meaning

In "Last Mile Home," Kings of Leon presents the struggles of a broken relationship, with a longing for reparation, illustrated through the metaphors of driving and dreaming. The singer reflects on past actions, admitting to fault and regret, while trying to make amends. The opening lines "Take it back, I never meant it, Never thought it would come to pass" emphasizes his realization of the irreparable damage he has caused. The repetition of the line "I just want to make it better, I just want to make it right" reflects the singer's willingness to take responsibility and a desire to mend the relationship.

The chorus emphasizes the significance of being together, as the singer drives and dreams of the last mile home, echoing the idea that the ultimate destination is being reunited with his loved one. The vivid imagery of a swinging bar, filled with laughter and smoke, emphasizes the longing for companionship after being alone for so long. The opening and closing lines "Driven on the last mile home" and "Dreamin' on the last mile home" metaphorically represent the singer's state of mind, as he dreams of a better relationship, while making the final journey to his loved one.

Line by Line Meaning

Take it back, I never meant it
I regret what I said and wish to take it all back

Never thought it would come to pass
I never imagined this would happen, I was oblivious to what was coming

Baby know it's not forgotten baby
Honey, please don't forget that I still remember and care about you

Know that this is gonna last
Let's not let this end, we can make it work

By and large I had it coming
I deserved it, I made this happen

I recall the tremble in your eyes
I remember how hurt and afraid you were

I just want to make it better
I want to make things right and fix what I messed up

I just want to make it right
I want to fix the problems and move forward

Driven on the last mile home, driven on the last mile home
I am pushing myself to get home, to be with you

Things are always better, when were all together
When we are together, everything just feels right and good

I'm driving on the last mile home
The only thing on my mind is getting home to you

Tell me that the bar is drinking,
I hope that there is still life and fun out there, despite me feeling alone

And the lights are swinging in the smoke
I can picture the scene, but I still feel so distant from it

I'm a fool for conversation,
It's silly, but I wish I had someone to talk to

And I've got nowhere to go
I feel stuck and without direction

Dreamin' on the last mile home, dreamin' on the mile last home
I am lost in thoughts of us, and the future we might have together

Baby I'm the one who's broken
I'm the one who is damaged and needs fixing

Maybe I'm the breaker of the hearts
Perhaps it's me who has caused all the pain

Been so lone since we've spoken
It's been too long since we last talked, and I miss you

It's been lonely baby its been hard
I've been so alone, and it's been really tough

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CALEB FOLLOWILL, JARED FOLLOWILL, MATTHEW FOLLOWILL, NATHAN FOLLOWILL

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