Smaller Home
Margaux Lyrics


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Crossing over, eyes closed in the past
Going back
In this bedroom, something left behind
Out of time
I′d like to think about the things that
Changed since when I was last home
Is it smaller now?
And did you think about the things that
Change me?
Does it even matter?
Will you be the same?
I'm on my way
I′m moving every day
Can't stay an age
Speak like I've gone away
Looking for a story
Of a kid I′m sinking in
Older, Stronger, Wiser
Think I am, I think I am
Stuck in edges of a chapter
One foot holding on to
After, and all it complicates
Dreaming something that is clear and
Time takes longer than you think, dear
Did you want this still the same?
I′m on my way
I'm moving every day
I′m on my way
I'm moving every day
Can′t stay an age
Can't stay an age
Speak like I′ve gone away
Ahhhh...
Ahhhh...
Ahhhh...




Ahhhh...
Ahhhh...

Overall Meaning

The song "Smaller Home" by Margaux is a deeply reflective and introspective piece that explores the passage of time and how it changes both people and places. The opening lines describe the act of crossing over and going back in time, possibly revisiting a childhood home or a past memory. The bedroom mentioned in the second line contains something left behind - perhaps a physical object or a feeling that still lingers despite the passing of time.


The chorus asks a series of poignant questions, such as whether the home and surroundings have become smaller or whether the people who inhabit them have changed. The singer also wonders whether the changes in her own life matter, and whether the people from her past will remain the same. The overall tone is one of uncertainty and contemplation, as the singer comes to terms with the inevitability of aging and growth.


The final lines of the song - "time takes longer than you think" - underscores the theme of the passage of time, while the repetition of "Ahhhh" at the end provides a sense of closure and acceptance. The haunting melody and the introspective lyrics make "Smaller Home" a powerful and moving song that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the bittersweet feeling of revisiting the past.


Line by Line Meaning

Crossing over, eyes closed in the past
Beginning to acknowledge the past, closing eyes may imply fear or reluctance


Going back
Returning to a place that may hold memories and emotions


In this bedroom, something left behind
A physical reminder of the past represents an unresolved issue


Out of time
Feeling presence in the past, might be hard to escape or move on


I'd like to think about the things that
A desire to reflect and understand happenings


Changed since when I was last home
Wondering about the differences, both tangible and intangible


Is it smaller now?
Questioning if something changed; scale use may imply doubts on memories and comprehension


And did you think about the things that
Asking if the other person(s) had similar thought processes


Change me?
Considering the impact that the place had on one's character


Does it even matter?
Questioning the significance/weight of the past and its influence on the present


Will you be the same?
Asking if the other person(s) had personal evolution


I'm on my way
Showing progress, possibly towards a resolution of emotions, urge to move forward


I'm moving every day
Stating constant progression, as a way of life and moving past the past


Can't stay an age
Refusing to dwell on one time frame or memory for too long


Speak like I've gone away
Feeling distant from the place or situation, possibly due to changed circumstances, subtly implying detachment


Looking for a story
Searching for clarity and understanding of occurrences and emotional reactions


Of a kid I'm sinking in
Reliving the feeling of being a child in this place, which may have been left behind


Older, Stronger, Wiser
Describing personal growth and development


Think I am, I think I am
Reinforcing the idea of evolvement and self-awareness, perhaps to motivate oneself to continue growing


Stuck in edges of a chapter
Feeling tied to memories or events, possibly struggling to move forward without closure


One foot holding on to
Representing a struggle to find footing in the present while still staying anchored to the past


After, and all it complicates
Acknowledging that previous circumstances may have caused hardship or complexity for the present


Dreaming something that is clear
Holding a specific vision or goal of the future


And Time takes longer than you think, dear
Implying a hurdle or struggle to accomplish the previously mentioned goal


Did you want this still the same?
Wondering if the place still retains the same importance or appeal


Ahhhh...
Possibly denotes an emotional moment


Ahhhh...


Ahhhh...


Ahhhh...


Ahhhh...




Writer(s): Margaux Bouchegnies

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