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Makeup and Vanity Set Lyrics
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all the lights came down
down
kiss trace kick the can
long ways from machine town
high wire put me down
oh the oceans yet to cross
i'm so tired i'm so tired
of waiting wait for the bomb to drop
kiss trace kick the can
long ways from machine town
high wire put me down
the sky is on fire
kiss trace kick the can
long ways from machine town
high wire put me down
the sky is on fire
oh the oceans yet to cross
i'm so tired i'm so tired
of waiting wait for the bomb to drop
kiss trace kick the can
long ways from machine town
high wire put me down
the sky is on fire
oh the oceans yet to cross
i'm so tired i'm so tired
of waiting wait for the bomb to drop
The opening lyrics of "Homecoming" by Makeup and Vanity Set, "well this old town, all the lights came down, down" sets a somber, reflective tone for the song. The singer seems to be returning to his hometown, which has lost its luster and no longer sparkles like it did before. The second line, "kiss trace kick the can, long ways from machine town, high wire put me down," describes a playful childhood memory that contrasts with the melancholy atmosphere created by the first line. The refrain is repeated twice, and emphasizes the feeling of being stuck in the past and unable to move forward. The singer seems to long for a change, as expressed in the line "wait for the bomb to drop," which suggests that the only way to break the monotony of his current existence is to have a significant event occur, even if it might be destructive.
The final repetition of the refrain, with the addition of the line "oh the oceans yet to cross," creates a sense of hope, indicating that the singer has come to the conclusion that he needs to leave his familiar surroundings behind to find something new. Overall, the song is a contemplative look at the process of growing up and the challenges one faces when trying to break free from the past, seeking something new and exciting.
Line by Line Meaning
well this old town
This town I'm currently in
all the lights came down
The lights turned off everywhere in the town
down
Describing the darkness that descended on the town
kiss trace kick the can
Repeating the same phrase multiple times, possibly to convey a feeling of monotony or boredom
long ways from machine town
Far away from where I used to be, possibly indicating changes in the artist's life
high wire put me down
Feeling down or overwhelmed
the sky is on fire
The sky is red or orange due to some event, possibly a natural disaster
oh the oceans yet to cross
A metaphor for challenges that the artist will have to face
i'm so tired i'm so tired
The artist is exhausted both physically and mentally
of waiting wait for the bomb to drop
Waiting anxiously for something to happen, possibly something catastrophic
kiss trace kick the can
Repeating the same phrase multiple times, possibly to convey a feeling of monotony or boredom
long ways from machine town
Far away from where I used to be, possibly indicating changes in the artist's life
high wire put me down
Feeling down or overwhelmed
the sky is on fire
The sky is red or orange due to some event, possibly a natural disaster
kiss trace kick the can
Repeating the same phrase multiple times, possibly to convey a feeling of monotony or boredom
long ways from machine town
Far away from where I used to be, possibly indicating changes in the artist's life
high wire put me down
Feeling down or overwhelmed
the sky is on fire
The sky is red or orange due to some event, possibly a natural disaster
oh the oceans yet to cross
A metaphor for challenges that the singer will have to face
i'm so tired i'm so tired
The artist is exhausted both physically and mentally
of waiting wait for the bomb to drop
Waiting anxiously for something to happen, possibly something catastrophic
Contributed by Kylie L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.