I'll Take Us Home
Matt & Kim Lyrics
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We are coming home tonight
A pair of old boxing gloves
In a new fight
Where every single scar
Well it means something to me
As if life wrote down my history
Sound like tires on bent wheels
Our hands and feet and ordinary thrills
When we unlocked all the doors
Just so we could finally breathe
Just so we could sew down these torn up sleeves
here we stand with a wolf like shadow
Here we stand in the end
Hey New York here's our wolf like shadow
Hey New York our old friend
this roof could be my bed
Blankets feel like the night sky
Blankets feel better the heavier they get
Red lights can mean go
I'll take us home
I'll take us home
Cut down the blinds from my windows
I stood back on the couch
Remembered this is my life
With my hands over my head
Friends by my side
here is where we'll go
I'll take us home
The song "I'll Take Us Home" by Matt & Kim speaks about the concept of coming back to one's roots and embracing the scars, victories, and progress earned throughout life's journey. The lines, "Pull out all the stops, we are coming home tonight," paint a picture of returning to familiar territory and starting anew. It's a call to leave behind the past and look ahead to what's on the horizon. The lyrics go on to state, "A pair of old boxing gloves in a new fight, where every single scar, well it means something to me," signifying that the singer has been through tough times, but those experiences have given them an edge and strengthened them. The scars are not just physical but also emotional and mental, marking valuable lessons learned.
Later, the song shifts to present a vivid image of driving down the highway with bottles and road signs mimicking the sound of tires on bent wheels. It's a moment of relaxation and reprieve where the singers can enjoy the sensations of the ordinary, away from the chaos and noise of everyday life. It's a reminder that the simple pleasures in life are often overlooked but can give us a sense of comfort.
The song concludes with the lines, "Here we stand with a wolf-like shadow, here we stand in the end," possibly signifying that the singer is a survivor and is ready to face any challenges in their future. So, the song is a unique combination of hope, courage, and appreciation of life's ups and downs.
Line by Line Meaning
Pull out all the stops
We're giving it our all
We are coming home tonight
We're returning to our roots
A pair of old boxing gloves / In a new fight
We're fighting with all we've got, despite the odds
Where every single scar / Well it means something to me / As if life wrote down my history
Our past experiences have shaped who we are today
Bottles and road signs / Sound like tires on bent wheels
We're on our journey, and the sounds of the road are our soundtrack
Our hands and feet and ordinary thrills / When we unlocked all the doors / Just so we could finally breathe / Just so we could sew down these torn up sleeves
We're finding joy in the simplicity of life
Here we stand with a wolf like shadow
We're standing tall and strong, ready to take on any challenges
Here we stand in the end / Hey New York here's our wolf like shadow / Hey New York our old friend
We've faced our fair share of challenges, but we're still here, and we're proud of it
This roof could be my bed / Blankets feel like the night sky / Blankets feel better the heavier they get / Red lights can mean go / I'll take us home / I'll take us home
We find comfort in the simple things, and we're determined to make it home safely
Cut down the blinds from my windows / I stood back on the couch / Remembered this is my life / With my hands over my head / Friends by my side
We're reflecting on our journey so far, and realizing that we're surrounded by love and support
Here is where we'll go / I'll take us home
We're heading towards our destination, and we're in control
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KIMBERLY ANN SCHIFINO, MATTHEW WESLEY JOHNSON
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