Homesick
Nell Mescal Lyrics
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Their outfits hurt my feelings, oh, well
I should probably send you a postcard from this room without a window
But I havenโฒt made my bed since last year and nothing's changed
Iโฒm a little bit homesick
But I don't wanna go home yet
'Cause I donโฒt think that Iโฒll come back
Iโฒm a little bit homesick
And haven't made any friends yet
โฒCause I don't think that Iโฒll come back
You said there's no shame in that, oh
Wish I could find a pay phone
Credits costing fifty-something
I'm not introverted
Itโฒs just roaming charges
Iโฒm a little bit homesick
But I don't wanna go home yet
โฒCause I don't think that Iโฒll come back
You said there's no shame in that, oh
Iโฒm a little bit homesick
And haven't made any friends yet
'Cause I donโฒt think that Iโฒll come back
You said there's no shame in that, oh
I, I am falling
I have hoped for more than this
I, I am falling
I have hoped for more than this
(I, I am fallinโฒ) this place is not my home
(I have hoped for more than this) I've got nowhere to go
(I, I am fallinโฒ) this place is not my home
(I have hoped for more than this) I've got nowhere to go
Iโฒm a little bit homesick
But I don't wanna go home yet
'Cause I donโฒt think that Iโฒll come back
You said there's no shame in that, oh
Iโฒm a little bit homesick
And haven't made any friends yet
โฒCause I don't think that Iโฒll come back
You said there's no shame in that, oh
I'm a little bit homesick
But I donโฒt wanna go home yet
โฒCause I don't think that Iโฒll come back
You said there's no shame in that, oh
The song "Homesick" by Nell Mescal depicts the feelings of being lost and the longing for home. The singer seems to be stuck in a luxurious hotel lobby, surrounded by rich kids with all the expensive accessories that make her feel out of place. The lyrics showcase the singer's struggles with homesickness, and her unwillingness to go back home because she feels like she won't come back.
The first verse talks about how the outfits of the rich kids hurt the singer's feelings, hinting at the wealth differences. She mentions sitting in a room without windows, perhaps feeling trapped and claustrophobic. The second verse continues with this theme as she wishes to find a payphone, indicating her desire to connect with her old life. However, the expenses are too high, and she is unable to make that phone call.
The chorus repeats multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's reluctance to go back home and the fear of not being able to return. The line "you said there's no shame in that" could perhaps be someone in her life who comforts her and reminds her that it's okay to feel homesick and uncertain.
The bridge shifts the songโs energy, ending with the lyrics "This place is not my home / I've got nowhere to go." The repetition of "I am falling / I have hoped for more than this" adds to the melancholic theme of the song. It seems the singer is left with no choice but to stay in this unfamiliar place, but she can't help but feel like she's falling, and there should be more to life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sat in a hotel lobby, rich kids with all the trimmings
I am currently in a hotel lobby surrounded by privileged youth with all their expensive accessories
Their outfits hurt my feelings, oh, well
I feel inadequate because of their clothing choices, but it doesn't really matter
I should probably send you a postcard from this room without a window
I should send a message to someone about my situation, but I am in a dreary, windowless room
But I haven't made my bed since last year and nothing's changed
I have been neglecting my surroundings and have not seen any improvement in my situation
Wish I could find a pay phone
I wish I could communicate with someone but don't have the means to do so
Credits costing fifty-something
The cost of communication is currently expensive and not worth it for me
I'm not introverted
I am not a shy or socially awkward person
It's just roaming charges
I am not communicating due to the high cost, not because of my personality
I am falling, I have hoped for more than this
I am feeling a sense of disappointment and dissatisfaction with my current situation
This place is not my home, I've got nowhere to go
I feel like I am lost and have no place to call my own
I'm a little bit homesick
I am feeling a longing for my familiar surroundings and the comfort of home
But I don't wanna go home yet
Despite my longing for home, I am not yet ready to leave my current situation
'Cause I don't think that I'll come back
I am uncertain about returning home and fear the possibility of not being able to leave again
And haven't made any friends yet
I have not yet formed any social connections in my new surroundings
You said there's no shame in that, oh
Someone has comforted me by saying that it's okay not to have friends yet
Writer(s): Jamie Commons, Cameron Montgomery, Nell Mescal
Contributed by Kaitlyn K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ca Ma
Iโve got a feeling this is going to be Iconic. Sounds so good!!๐
Lord Simpleton
heard this song in a grocery store over here in germany, since then i cant get it out of my head
We Are Live !
A cool little catchy easy listening song, great job ๐ซถ
Tina Vaughn
She's great, should be the eurovision song
michal kulhanek
Ahoj ๐. ๐ค Happy Tiger ๐ฏ Praha CZ.
Sean Foley
This song is far too good for Eurovision.
Keep at it Nell. You will do well with this type of material.
Sean โค
Paudie O Riordan
Why can't she represent Ireland for the euro vision 2023 it's a very catchy song
Socratus
And most of all is relevant...came across the song today on the radio...was thinking the same thing...i hope she gets to represent this yr.
JEDWARDTV
Loving the vibes and music video so iconic and cool
Renna Ren
Well done Nell! Your gonna be very popular I can see it!