Madison first mentioned the song in a Zach Sang interview in 2019, saying "I have a song about how I'm an alien and I'm sad that my real parents didn't abduct me. I have a lyric in the song that's like my mom and dad first met under the moonlight but I didn't buy their cover story, it didn't feel right, I belong in space, and it's like a new song. I didn't have a title yet, I was going to call it "Phone Home"...right now it's called "Meant To Be", but I don't like that because it doesn't encompass what the song is supposed to be."
She then mentioned the song in a later livestream in 2020, saying "that song was called "Meant To Be", oh no wait, that was the old title, it's called "Homesick". We've changed that title so many times. It's called "Homesick", it's on the album, you'll hear it." During an Instagram live on January 11th, Madison confirmed "Homesick" was still on the album. Homesick was revealed as the ninth track of Life Support when the tracklist was posted on January 18th, 2021. On February 13th, 2021 she posted a snippet of the first 30 seconds of "Homesick".
Homesick
Madison Beer Lyrics
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How come when you drove by you ain't stop to visit?
My mom and dad said they first met under the moonlight
I didn't buy their cover story, it didn't feel right
'Cause I belong in space
Floating with debris
Something 'bout this place
Counting the stars
They all felt so far
But it's always felt like home to me
What took you so long?
They thought that I was wrong
But now they'll all see
They're all gonna see
That's where I'm meant to be
Now they're all gonna see
It's where I'm meant to be
And you're so lucky, looking down on everybody
Me alone and faking at this after-party
These ain't my people
Ain't my crew
It ain't my planet
These humans speak my language
Still don't understand it
I wish you took me with you, when you left that day
But everything looks perfect when you're far away
Counting the stars
They all felt so far
But it's always felt like home to me
What took you so long?
They thought that I was wrong
But now they'll all see
They're all gonna see
That's where I'm meant to be
Now they're all gonna see
It's where I'm meant to be
Counting the stars
They all felt so far
But it's always felt like home to me
What took you so long?
They thought that I was wrong
But now they'll all see
They're all gonna see
That's where I'm meant to be
Now they're all gonna see
It's where I'm meant to be
I put a spatially tessellated void inside a modified temporal field
Until a planet developed intelligent life
I then introduced that life to the wonders of electricity
Which they now generate on a global scale
And you know some of it goes to power my engine and charge my phone and stuff
Rick, take us home now
Alright, alright fine, Morty
The song Homesick by Madison Beer talks about feeling out of place and disconnected from the world. The first verse refers to the feeling of being ignored and neglected by those who should have cared, suggesting that the singer always knew that there was more to life than what people around her claimed to know. This is reinforced by the lyrics "Something 'bout this place, never did feel right to me", conveying a sense of discomfort with the environment around her. The chorus brings in the idea of feeling at home when among the stars, away from the mundane world. The second verse highlights the singer's sense of alienation from people around her. She feels like she does not belong to the same planet and that she is not understood by anyone. The lyrics "But everything looks perfect when you're far away" suggest that she longs to be somewhere else, where she can be truly understood and accepted.
The song describes the desire for something more than the world has to offer, the longing for knowledge and a sense of belonging somewhere else. The choice of words creates an immersive and vivid atmosphere, with the use of metaphors and imagery that make the meaning of the song even more profound. The song's melody is haunting and evocative, bringing out the themes of loss and yearning. Overall, the song expresses the desire to break away from the mundane world and find a place where one can feel at home.
Line by Line Meaning
I always knew that you existed, no one listened
I've always had a sense that there was something or someone out there that felt more like home to me, but nobody took me seriously when I told them.
How come when you drove by you ain't stop to visit?
When my supposed home passed by, I was left behind - why didn't you take me with you?
My mom and dad said they first met under the moonlight
My parents' story about how they met sounds too perfect and romantic to be real.
I didn't buy their cover story, it didn't feel right
I don't believe in the fairy tale my parents told me about their supposed meeting.
'Cause I belong in space
I feel like I don't fit in on this planet, and that I belong somewhere else entirely - like in space.
Floating with debris
Being surrounded by the chaos and uncertainty of space sounds more comforting and familiar to me than being on solid ground.
Something 'bout this place
There's something about this planet and being around other humans that just doesn't sit well with me.
Never did feel right to me
I've always felt out of place here, like I'm not where I'm supposed to be.
Counting the stars
Looking up at the stars is a comforting reminder of where I truly belong.
They all felt so far
Even though I feel like those stars are my real home, they seem so distant and out of reach.
But it's always felt like home to me
Despite being so far away, those stars and the thought of space has always given me a sense of comfort and belonging.
What took you so long?
Why did it take so long for me to realize where I truly belong and to find my way back there?
They thought that I was wrong
Other people didn't believe or understand my feelings of homesickness and wanting to leave this planet.
But now they'll all see
I've found my true home and place in the universe, and now others will finally see that I was right all along.
That's where I'm meant to be
I've finally found my home and my true purpose, and it's where I was always meant to be.
And you're so lucky, looking down on everybody
People who have left this planet and have a different perspective on the world are fortunate because they can see things from a new angle and with fresh eyes.
Me alone and faking at this after-party
I feel awkward and out of place, pretending to be like everyone else and enjoying this party when really I just want to be somewhere else entirely.
These ain't my people
I don't feel like I belong with or can relate to the other humans on this planet.
Ain't my crew
I don't have any sense of belonging or camaraderie with any particular group or crowd of people.
It ain't my planet
I don't feel like this planet is meant for me or that I have a place here.
These humans speak my language
I can communicate with and understand other humans on this planet, but we don't share the same values or sense of belonging.
Still don't understand it
Even though I can fit in and communicate with humans here, I still feel out of place and like I don't belong.
I wish you took me with you, when you left that day
I wish whoever or whatever was supposed to be my true home had taken me with them when they left, so I wouldn't have to feel so homesick and alone on this planet.
But everything looks perfect when you're far away
Even though I've found my true home and sense of belonging, from a distance things can still seem perfect and effortless - when in reality, even when you find what you're looking for, there are still struggles and difficulties involved.
I put a spatially tessellated void inside a modified temporal field
This nonsensical phrase is not from the song Homesick.
Until a planet developed intelligent life
This nonsensical phrase is not from the song Homesick.
I then introduced that life to the wonders of electricity
This nonsensical phrase is not from the song Homesick.
Which they now generate on a global scale
This nonsensical phrase is not from the song Homesick.
And you know some of it goes to power my engine and charge my phone and stuff
This nonsensical phrase is not from the song Homesick.
Rick, take us home now
This nonsensical phrase is not from the song Homesick.
Alright, alright fine, Morty
This nonsensical phrase is not from the song Homesick.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Elizabeth Lowell Boland, Jeremy Dussolliet, Leroy James Clampitt, Madison Beer, Timothy Paul Sommers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I always knew that you existed, no one listened
How come when you drove by you ain't stop to visit?
My mom and dad said they first met under the moonlight
I didn't buy their cover story, it didn't feel right
'Cause I belong in space
Floating with debris
Something 'bout this place
Never did feel right to me
Counting the stars
They all felt so far
But it's always felt like home to me
What took you so long?
They thought that I was wrong
But now they'll all see
They're all gonna see
That's where I'm meant to be
Now they're all gonna see
It's where I'm meant to be
And you're so lucky, looking down on everybody
Me alone and faking at this after-party
These ain't my people
Ain't my crew
It ain't my planet
These humans speak my language
Still don't understand it
I wish you took me with you, when you left that day
But everything looks perfect when you're far away
Counting the stars
They all felt so far
But it's always felt like home to me
What took you so long?
They thought that I was wrong
But now they'll all see
They're all gonna see
That's where I'm meant to be
Now they're all gonna see
It's where I'm meant to be
Counting the stars
They all felt so far
But it's always felt like home to me
What took you so long?
They thought that I was wrong
But now they'll all see
They're all gonna see
That's where I'm meant to be
Now they're all gonna see
It's where I'm meant to be
I put a spatially tessellated void inside a modified temporal field
Until a planet developed intelligent life
I then introduced that life to the wonders of electricity
Which they now generate on a global scale
And you know some of it goes to power my engine and charge my phone and stuff
Rick, take us home now
Alright, alright fine, Morty
You’re welcome
Mash Art
This is my absolute favorite on this album, makes me super emotional every single time. But your whole album is a beautifully sang unique body of work. You proved wrong anyone who ever doubted you as an artist.
Brigitte Hayes
Same, my favorite
Elibeli19
amen!!! <3
Bianca 77
sameeeeeee
Reila
facts
Émilie
Same my favorite 🥰🛸
Montse
Imagine an acoustic session of all the songs of the album omfg I wouldn't handle it😶
Ana Carolina
of this one jesus yes
Nikoloz
I don’t trust people who don’t like this masterpiece
Futuristiccat
They’re probably not starseeds