In 2015 Barr announced that he had parted ways with the band due to musical differences. Since his departure, Michael Barr now releases R&B/Pop/Soul inspired music.
Back Home
Michael Barr Lyrics
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In my hotel
I think I'm older, think I'm sorta feel the drugs drain away from me now
I wish I wouldn't do half the things that make me miss you
If I was home, I could roll, I could hold, I do miss you now
I know we're young but I don't wanna stick around to see the end this time
I know I'm running from ya for my life but I can tell you that I'm fine
'Cause now everything for the low
I need the money in full
I need that twenty to show
I have three weeks on the road
I need the zens antidote
I need to make it back home
Yeah... and kick it with you...
I stared into the mirror, missed my flight
I don't give a fuck about ya
And now you're telling me I gotta fix this part that you screwed me into
And when I touch down tomorrow
If you call me up I'm out
I've had a couple of shots plus one more
What's one more? I'm out
I'm high, I'm right
No breast pills only fish scaled around me.
I know we're young but I don't wanna stick around to see the end this time
I know I'm running from ya for my life but I can tell you that I'm fine
'Cause now everything for the low
I need the money in full
I need that twenty to show
I have three weeks on the road
I need the zens antidote
I need to make it back home
Yeah... and kick it with you...
'Cause now everything for the low
I need the money in full
I need that twenty to show
I have three weeks on the road
I need the zens antidote
I need to make it back home
Yeah... and kick it with you...
The song "Back Home" by Michael Barr is a reflective piece about the struggles of being on the road, away from loved ones and feeling the effects of drugs and alcohol. The song begins with Barr finding himself alone in a hotel room with nothing but the sun creeping in. He starts questioning his actions and wishes he wouldn't do half the things that make him miss his loved one. The tone of the song suggests that the singer is regretful of the choices he has made in the past that have led him to this point.
He then goes on to question the nature of his relationship and how he does not want to see the end. This is an indication that the relationship is possibly fraught with difficulties and that the singer is running away from these issues. Despite this, he feels that he is doing okay despite the circumstances. Barr is vocal about the fact that he needs to get back home and kick it with his loved one, further emphasizing how much he wants to be with this person.
In conclusion, "Back Home" is a song about longing for home, love, and understanding. The singer is reflective about his past and is questioning his decisions. He wants to be with his loved one but is struggling with the demands of his career.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun crawls in and I'm alone
I wake up alone in my hotel room as the sun starts to rise.
In my hotel
I am away from home and staying in a hotel.
I think I'm older, think I'm sorta feel the drugs drain away from me now
I feel the effects of the drugs wearing off and it makes me contemplate my age and my choices.
I wish I wouldn't do half the things that make me miss you
I regret some of my actions that have caused me to miss you.
If I was home, I could roll, I could hold, I do miss you now
If I were home, I could be with you and show you how much I miss and care for you.
I know we're young but I don't wanna stick around to see the end this time
I am aware that we are young, but I do not want to witness the end of our relationship again.
I know I'm running from ya for my life but I can tell you that I'm fine
I acknowledge I am avoiding you, but I insist I am doing okay.
'Cause now everything for the low
Things are now affordable for me.
I need the money in full
I need the full amount of money for what I want.
I need that twenty to show
I need twenty dollars for something specific.
I have three weeks on the road
I have been traveling for three weeks.
I need the zens antidote
I need something to help me relax and unwind.
I need to make it back home
I need to return home.
Yeah... and kick it with you...
And spend time with you as we used to.
I stared into the mirror, missed my flight
I missed my flight while lost in thought, looking at myself in the mirror.
I don't give a fuck about ya
I don't care about you and your opinions.
And now you're telling me I gotta fix this part that you screwed me into
You are asking me to fix something that you caused and it frustrates me.
And when I touch down tomorrow
When I arrive tomorrow after my flight.
If you call me up I'm out
If you try to contact me, I will ignore you and leave.
I've had a couple of shots plus one more
I have had a few drinks, and I am continuing to drink.
What's one more? I'm out
One more drink won't make any difference, I am leaving.
I'm high, I'm right
I am under the influence of drugs, and I feel good.
No breast pills only fish scaled around me.
I have no worries or problems.
Contributed by Maya A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nathan
on 2 Pills
2 pills is about some addicted to a substance in this case pills while In a relationship. The opening verse is him saying he doesn't want to let his significant other down by relapsing and how hes been hiding from his own self and away from the outside world. The chorus is basically saying that he knows he's gotta get out of this lifestyle and he wants them (his girl) to wait for him that he's coming down and will change but the second verse speaks on him getting high and blocking her out/ignoring her and or her attempts to get him clean and sober and her telling him not to be late to whatever was planned etc and he ended up nodding off and didn't show up and back into the chorus.