Lately
Matthew Kahler Lyrics


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Lately I've felt deep inside myself maybe something ain't right
I feel like I've been turned and put on the back burner
And there's no rescue in sight maybe I have changed
But you know I feel the same still got this hunger in my bones
I feel like an all night drive all the way to the other side
There's a place I used to call my home
Lately I've seen a different side of me I don't know where I have gone
I'm killin' friend and foe somebody tell me so I know
Whose side I am on like a cat stuck in a tree
I gotta jump before I'll be free I guess the ground will break my fall
Lately I've been lost gotta find me an albatross
To lead me back into my port of call hey I hey I
Got something to tell you hey I hey I never meant to hurt you
Gotta get my stuff and go gotta leave to free my soul
Lately I've been out of my head again I don't know what I have found
I feel at home here I'm not alone here 'lot of messed up heads in this town
But I never drew one single word from you you lay there hidden in the prone
I never proved to be anything but an oddity I guess I'm better of alone




Hey I hey I got something to tell you hey I hey I never meant to hurt you
Gotta get my stuff and go gotta leave to free my soul

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Matthew Kahler's song Lately describe a feeling of being lost and disconnected from oneself and one's surroundings. The singer is grappling with a sense of disorientation, unsure of their own identity and their place in the world. They describe feeling like they've been put on the back burner, forgotten or overlooked by those around them. There is a sense of restlessness and longing, as they yearn for a sense of purpose and a place to call home.


The lyrics also express a sense of guilt or regret, as the singer acknowledges that they have hurt someone else in their attempts to find themselves. However, they feel that they must leave in order to find the freedom and clarity they seek. There is a sense of urgency and determination in the lyrics, as the singer resolves to take action and make a change.


Overall, the lyrics to Lately convey a complex mix of emotions, including confusion, longing, regret, and determination. The song invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences of feeling lost or disconnected, and to consider the steps they might need to take in order to find their way back home.


Line by Line Meaning

Lately I've felt deep inside myself maybe something ain't right
Recently, I have been feeling some unease within myself, a sense that something may be wrong.


I feel like I've been turned and put on the back burner
I feel as if I have been neglected and forgotten, pushed to the background.


And there's no rescue in sight maybe I have changed
I do not see any hope for improvement in my situation, perhaps because I myself have undergone some transformation.


But you know I feel the same still got this hunger in my bones
Despite my recent changes, I remain driven and ambitious, with an insatiable appetite for success.


I feel like an all night drive all the way to the other side
I feel like I am on an endless journey towards an unknown destination.


There's a place I used to call my home
There exists a location that once provided me with a sense of belonging.


Lately I've seen a different side of me I don't know where I have gone
Recently, I have experienced a change in my personality and character, and I am unsure of my new identity.


I'm killin' friend and foe somebody tell me so I know
I am causing harm to both my allies and enemies, and I desire clarification of where my loyalties lie.


Whose side I am on like a cat stuck in a tree
I am lost and unsure of my allegiances, similar to a feline trapped up a tree.


I gotta jump before I'll be free I guess the ground will break my fall
I must take a leap of faith in order to liberate myself, hoping that the consequences of my decision will not be catastrophic.


Lately I've been lost gotta find me an albatross
Recently, I have been feeling disoriented and aimless, and I require guidance to find my way.


To lead me back into my port of call hey I hey I
I need a trusted guide to assist me in returning to a familiar and comfortable place.


Got something to tell you hey I hey I never meant to hurt you
I need to inform you that I did not intend to cause you any pain or distress.


Gotta get my stuff and go gotta leave to free my soul
I cannot remain here any longer, as I need to leave in order to achieve a sense of release and liberation.


Lately I've been out of my head again I don't know what I have found
Recently, I have been feeling disoriented and confused once again, unsure of what I have recently discovered or experienced.


I feel at home here I'm not alone here 'lot of messed up heads in this town
Despite the chaos and dysfunction surrounding me, I feel a sense of comfort and belonging in this place, as many others are struggling and suffering here as well.


But I never drew one single word from you you lay there hidden in the prone
I have not received any communication or support from you, and you have been passive and unresponsive in your approach.


I never proved to be anything but an oddity I guess I'm better of alone
I have only been seen as a strange or peculiar individual, and perhaps it is best for me to be by myself.


Hey I hey I got something to tell you hey I hey I never meant to hurt you
Once again, I need to express that I did not intend to cause you any harm or pain.


Gotta get my stuff and go gotta leave to free my soul
I must leave in order to achieve a sense of release and liberation from my current situation.




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Written by: SHAWN MULLINS

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