As of 2023 they have self-released four extended plays. 'Millington' (2018), 'Beatdown Generation' & 'Brass Emo, Vol. 1' (both 2020), and 'Welcome Home' (2023). They have also released various standalone singles, covers, & holiday tunes.
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Welcome Home
Millington Lyrics
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And pulling you down
Sticking fingers in the fire place
To feel something now
What's wrong with me?
I spend everyday
Planning to run away and choosing to stay
Don't want to bend 'til I break
And if you want honesty
I'll tell you everything
(I can't stop thinking about)
So I let you go
But I hope you know that I can hear your ghost
It's singing
"Welcome home
I didn't that you were better on your own"
If your love is like a property
You're hiding below
Then my heart is like a hurricane
Destroying your home
What's wrong with me
I spend every day
Planning to run away and finding the strength
To break the lock on the cage
'Cause I hate this place
Corrupting the memory
Constantly haunting me
When I'm not around
Hope it doesn't bring you down
Tell me how could you know
And that's all I've been thinking about
(Thinking about
It wears me out)
So I let you go
But I hope you know that I can hear your ghost
It's singing
"Welcome home
I didn't that you were better on your own"
(Lock me up)
Watch me throw away the key I'm so
(Full of doubt)
Full of hate
Full of misery
(There's nothing left for me)
So I let you go
But I hope you know that I can hear your ghost
It's singing
"Welcome home
I didn't that you were better on your own"
In the song "Welcome Home" by Millington, the lyrics express a sense of inner turmoil and self-destructive tendencies. The opening lines, "I'm done acting like a tidal wave, And pulling you down," suggest that the singer has been behaving in a destructive manner, causing harm to themselves and others. They have been seeking intense emotions, even if it means sticking their fingers in the fire to feel something.
The repetition of the question, "What's wrong with me?" indicates a sense of confusion and self-doubt. The singer admits to spending every day planning to run away but choosing to stay, grappling with the conflicting desire to escape their current situation while also feeling a sense of obligation or attachment. They don't want to reach their breaking point, as symbolized by not wanting to "bend 'til I break."
The singer confesses their dislike for clichés, indicating a desire for honesty and authenticity. They offer to tell everything, promoting openness and vulnerability. It becomes evident that the person they are addressing, referred to as "you," holds significance in their life. The repeated line, "I can't stop thinking about," emphasizes the constant presence of this person in the singer's mind.
Despite their inner struggles, the singer acknowledges their decision to let go of this person, possibly implying a breakup or separation. However, they express that they still hear the ghost of this person, a lingering presence that continues to impact them emotionally. The ghost sings the phrase "Welcome home," suggesting that even though they let go, there is a part of them that still desires the familiarity and comfort of this person's presence.
The lyrics also juxtapose the concept of love as a hidden property that the person is hiding and the singer's heart as a destructive force like a hurricane, metaphorically destroying the home and the connection between them. This contrast further reflects the inner conflict within the singer, torn between their intense emotions and the destructive nature of their love.
In the last section, the lyrics depict the singer's sense of imprisonment and doubt. They feel trapped and express self-hatred and misery, suggesting a lack of self-worth and a pessimistic outlook. Again, they convey the hopelessness in their attempts to break free from their negative mindset and feelings.
Ultimately, while the singer acknowledges their decision to let go, there is a longing for this person's presence. The repeated line, "I hope you know that I can hear your ghost," highlights the lingering impact and emotional attachment, despite the desire to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm done acting like a tidal wave
I'm tired of behaving destructively and recklessly
And pulling you down
And causing you pain and distress
Sticking fingers in the fire place
Engaging in self-destructive behavior for the sake of feeling something
To feel something now
To experience some sort of emotion in the present moment
What's wrong with me?
Why am I feeling this way?
I spend everyday planning to run away and choosing to stay
I constantly contemplate leaving, but I ultimately decide to stay
Don't want to bend 'til I break
I refuse to compromise or give in until I reach my breaking point
I hate the cliché
I despise the typical and predictable patterns in relationships
And if you want honesty, I'll tell you everything
And if you desire the truth, I will reveal all my thoughts and feelings
(I can't stop thinking about)
(I can't help but constantly think about)
So I let you go
So I release you from my grasp
But I hope you know that I can hear your ghost
But I hope you understand that I can still sense your presence
It's singing 'Welcome home'
It's expressing a longing for you to return
I didn't think that you were better on your own
I didn't believe that you would be happier without me
If your love is like a property you're hiding below
If your love is something you keep concealed and protected
Then my heart is like a hurricane destroying your home
Then my emotions are like a powerful force that is causing destruction in your life
Finding the strength to break the lock on the cage
Discovering the courage to free myself from the confinement I feel
'Cause I hate this place corrupting the memory
Because I despise this environment that is distorting the beautiful memories we once had
Constantly haunting me when I'm not around
Persistently plaguing my thoughts even when we are apart
Hope it doesn't bring you down
I hope it doesn't negatively affect you
Tell me how could you know
Explain to me how you could have understood
And that's all I've been thinking about
And that's the only thing occupying my mind
(Thinking about it wears me out)
(Constantly thinking about it exhausts me)
(Lock me up)
(Confine me)
Watch me throw away the key, I'm so full of doubt
See me discard the key, as I am consumed by uncertainty
(Full of hate, full of misery
(Filled with anger, filled with sorrow
(There's nothing left for me)
(There is nothing remaining for me)
So I let you go
So I release you from my grasp
But I hope you know that I can hear your ghost
But I hope you understand that I can still sense your presence
It's singing 'Welcome home'
It's expressing a longing for you to return
I didn't think that you were better on your own
I didn't believe that you would be happier without me
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Cody Okonski
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