Performing Songwriter calls Hutchinson, "...A master of introspective ballads filled with understated yearning and an exquisite sense of metaphor." The twenty-six year old describes her style as "lyric-based, folk-pop, with a whole lot of small town idealism and one devastating break up thrown in for good measure." Among her influences she is quick to include poet Mary Oliver along with the likes of David Grey, Patty Griffin, Greg Brown and Shawn Colvin. Her songs are characterized by a weathered but unselfconscious optimism, a love of language and of the natural world. Having grown up in a town of 5,000 people, "just outside the National Historic District," her songs possess all the charm of Lake Wobegon, tempered by a sweet and timeless voice.
Home
Meg Hutchinson Lyrics
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Only that it's so good to be home
It's possible to go so far down
As some of you might already know
Did you go there too?
I won't tell you what I've seen
Only that this world can be so mean
Brave souls shuffling up and down the halls
Did you wait there too?
But I've been getting better these days
And I've been sleeping in my own bed again
And I've been dreaming in full color
Goodbye sorrow I've found another
I won't tell you what I would've done
If not for my dearest ones
Chemistry can sorta leave you in the lurch
I'm just glad they found a cure
Did you find one too?
But if the world should really pale
Dark night of the soul
The lyrics to Meg Hutchinson's song "Home" speak to the universal feeling of longing for a sense of belonging and a place to call home. The singer begins by acknowledging that they have been on a difficult journey, but that they are happy to be back home. However, they are hesitant to share details about their experience, perhaps because they are painful or too personal. The verse "It's possible to go so far down / As some of you might already know / Did you go there too?" suggests that the singer is aware that others might have similar experiences, but there is a sense of isolation in not being able to fully express what they went through.
The second verse highlights the harshness of the world, with "Brave souls shuffling up and down the halls / No one visits no one even calls / Did you wait there too?" This could be a reference to a hospital or other medical facility, where people are often left isolated and lonely. The singer seems to be asking the listener if they have ever experienced this too. The refrain, "But I've been getting better these days / And I've been sleeping in my own bed again / And I've been dreaming in full color / Goodbye sorrow I've found another" is a hopeful and optimistic statement of recovery and finding peace.
The final verse touches on the role of loved ones in helping the singer through their difficult time. "I won't tell you what I would've done / If not for my dearest ones / Chemistry can sorta leave you in the lurch / I'm just glad they found a cure / Did you find one too?" The reference to "chemistry" could be a nod to medication or therapy, and the singer's gratitude for having access to these resources. The final lines, "But if the world should really pale / Dark night of the soul," acknowledge that life can still be difficult, but the singer has found a way to cope and is grateful to be home.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't tell you where I've been
I won't disclose my past experiences.
Only that it's so good to be home
All I know is I'm happy to be at my own place.
It's possible to go so far down
One can reach a low point in their life.
As some of you might already know
As some of you can relate.
Did you go there too?
Have you been in that situation as well?
I won't tell you what I've seen
I won't share my observations.
Only that this world can be so mean
But one thing is certain, this world can be cruel.
Brave souls shuffling up and down the halls
People struggling every day.
No one visits no one even calls
No one shows them any love or support.
Did you wait there too?
Have you ever waited for someone who never came?
But I've been getting better these days
Things are improving for me.
And I've been sleeping in my own bed again
I'm finally back to my own bed.
And I've been dreaming in full color
I'm starting to have happy dreams again.
Goodbye sorrow I've found another
Goodbye sadness, I've found a new emotion to feel.
I won't tell you what I would've done
I won't disclose my possible actions.
If not for my dearest ones
If it weren't for my loved ones.
Chemistry can sorta leave you in the lurch
Medication can have uncertain outcomes.
I'm just glad they found a cure
I'm happy that they found a solution.
Did you find one too?
Did you also find a cure for your problems?
But if the world should really pale
But if everything starts to look bleak.
Dark night of the soul
A period of severe spiritual distress and despair.
Contributed by Hailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.