Homesick
LORNE BALFE & RUPERT GREGSON-WILLIAMS Lyrics
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Ten thousand miles from home
I'm so far away, so long it seems like
This road is all I know
And places I'd never seen before
But when I close my eyes as I sleep at night
All I dream of now is home
So long that I've been gone
If there's one thing I know
Is that there's no place like home
Far away and changes everyday
If there's one thing I know
Is that there's no place like home
Six months since the day I went away
It didn't seem like that long
It hit me when I was changing planes
From Paris to New York
I'm dreading the days that are ahead
I haven't slept in my own bed
Ohh, I'm dreamin' of home
What I've seen and what I've done
Don't mean a thing without where I came from
It's who I am and all I ever did
Home is where the heart is
So long that I've been gone
If there's one thing I know
Is that there's no place like home
Far away and changes everyday
If there's one thing I know
Is that there's no place like home
Call me, tell me that you miss me
Give me somethin' I can hold on to
To get me through the days when I am
I can take another moment
I need some clarity
Remind me what it's like to be
Be like home
Far away but there's no place like home
I wanna go home, home, home
Bring me back home, home, home
So long that I've been gone
If there's one thing I know
Is that there's no place like home
No place like home
The lyrics of "Homesick" by Lorne Balfe & Rupert Gregson-Williams beautifully encapsulate the feeling of longing and nostalgia for home that many people experience when they are far away. The singer reflects on the changes in time zones and distance from their home, feeling isolated and disconnected. Despite dreaming of adventure and new places in their youth, as they have grown older, all they can think about is returning home.
The passage of time is a prominent theme in these lyrics, with the singer realizing how long they have been away from home, and how much they miss it. The notion that "there's no place like home" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the deep emotional attachment and comfort that home provides. The lyrics convey a sense of homesickness and a desire to return to familiar surroundings and loved ones.
The singer reminisces about the day they left home, and how it didn't feel like it had been six months since that moment. The mention of traveling from Paris to New York highlights the vast distances and different cultures they have encountered on their journey. Despite the exciting experiences they have had, the singer is consumed by a longing for their own bed and the sense of belonging that home represents.
The final verse of the song speaks to the need for connection and reassurance from loved ones when feeling homesick. The plea to be reminded of what home feels like and to be brought back to that sense of comfort and familiarity is poignant. The repetition of the desire to go home and the affirmation that "there's no place like home" underscores the universal longing for a place of refuge and belonging. Ultimately, these lyrics beautifully capture the emotional complexity of being far from home and the enduring significance of the place where the heart resides.
Line by Line Meaning
Six hours behind, the changes of time
The time difference reminds me of how far away I am from home.
Ten thousand miles from home
I am physically distant from the place I call home.
I'm so far away, so long it seems like
The distance feels endless, making it seem like I've been away for a lifetime.
This road is all I know
Traveling has become my routine, and it's all I'm familiar with.
When I was young I dreamed of adventure
I used to dream of exploring new places and having adventures.
And places I'd never seen before
I imagined visiting locations I had never experienced.
But when I close my eyes as I sleep at night
Now, all I dream about is being back home.
All I dream of now is home
My only wish is to return to my home.
Six months since the day I went away
It has been half a year since I left home.
It didn't seem like that long
Time has passed quickly, but the feeling of being away is strong.
It hit me when I was changing planes
The reality of my absence struck me as I transferred flights.
From Paris to New York
Traveling from one city to another intensified my longing for home.
I'm dreading the days that are ahead
I fear the coming days without the comfort of my own bed.
I haven't slept in my own bed
Not sleeping in my familiar bed adds to my longing for home.
Ohh, I'm dreamin' of home
My dreams are filled with thoughts of home and returning there.
What I've seen and what I've done
My experiences and adventures mean little without the place I belong.
Don't mean a thing without where I came from
My origins and home hold the true value in my life.
It's who I am and all I ever did
My identity and actions are all shaped by my home.
Home is where the heart is
Home is where I find comfort, love, and belonging.
Call me, tell me that you miss me
Reach out to me and express how much my absence is felt.
Give me somethin' I can hold on to
Provide me with something tangible to remind me of home.
To get me through the days when I am
Give me support to endure the days of being far away.
I can take another moment
Give me the strength to face another moment away from home.
I need some clarity
I seek understanding and peace while being away.
Remind me what it's like to be
Help me remember the feeling of being at home.
Be like home
Provide me with a sense of comfort and familiarity like home.
I wanna go home, home, home
My deepest desire is to return to the place I call home.
Bring me back home, home, home
Bring me back to the comfort and love of my home.
No place like home
Nothing can compare to the feeling and sense of belonging found at home.
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