Far From Home
Kylie Odetta Lyrics
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Woahohohooh
Like a broken window
Through the glass I am through
Like the kid down the block that's running
home
Like an open highway
that can go on for days
tired of running away
Woahohah
Woahohohooh
Take me home to where you are
cause I can't hold you from this far
Take me home to where you are
cause I've been gone for far too long
Would you take me... Home?
I'm far from home (woah, woah)
I'm far from home (woah, woah)
Like a moon from a sky,
I'm up late in the night.
Just thinkin' bout the way it was
and what I did to screw it up
Woahohah
Woahohohooh
Take me home to where you are
cause I can't hold you from this far
Take me home to where you are
cause I've been gone for far too long
Would you take me... Home?
I'm far from home (woah, woah)
I'm far from home (woah, woah)
Take me home to where you are
cause I can't hold you from this far
Take me home to where you are
cause I've been gone for far too long
I'm far from home (woah, woah)
I'm far from home (woah, woah)
I'm far from home (woah, woah)
The song "Far from Home" by Kylie Odetta is a reflection on the feeling of being lost and disconnected. The repetitive "woahohah" and "woahohohooh" create a sense of being adrift, while the various comparisons used in the verses evoke a feeling of displacement. The first verse compares the singer to a broken window and a kid running home - both examples of things that are out of place. The second verse compares her to a moon up late at night, thinking about past mistakes.
The chorus provides a clear plea for connection and belonging, as the singer asks to be taken home. She acknowledges that she's been gone for too long, and needs to return to a place of warmth and familiarity. This desire for connection is universal, making the song relatable to anyone who has ever felt lost or alone.
Overall, "Far from Home" is a powerful expression of the human need for connection and belonging. Through vivid comparisons and a heartfelt chorus, Kylie Odetta captures the universal longing to find a place of safety and comfort in a world that can often be cold and impersonal.
Line by Line Meaning
Woahohah
Expressing a feeling of confusion or being lost
Woahohohooh
A continuation of the feeling of confusion or being lost
Like a broken window
Comparing oneself to something that is damaged or broken
Through the glass I am through
Feeling like oneself has crossed a barrier or point of no return
Like the kid down the block that's running home
Feeling a sense of urgency or fear that one must return to a safe place
Like an open highway that can go on for days
Feeling like there are endless possibilities but unsure of which direction to take
But I've got no clue where I'm heading and I'm tired of running away
Acknowledging a lack of direction and a feeling of being tired of avoiding problems
Take me home to where you are cause I can't hold you from this far
Expressing a desire to be near someone and admitting that distance is a barrier
Cause I've been gone for far too long
Realizing that time has passed and feeling the need to return to a familiar place or person
Would you take me... Home?
An earnest request to be brought back to a place of comfort and safety
Like a moon from a sky, I'm up late in the night.
Comparing oneself to a lonely figure in the dark
Just thinkin' bout the way it was and what I did to screw it up
Reflecting on past mistakes and the consequences that led to feeling lost
Take me home to where you are cause I can't hold you from this far
Repeating the desire to be near someone and acknowledging the hardship of distance
I'm far from home (woah, woah)
Reiterating the feeling of being lost and far away from familiarity
Contributed by Allison K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.