Nothington is a punk band formed out of the now defunct Tsunami Bomb shortl… Read Full Bio ↴Nothington is a punk band formed out of the now defunct Tsunami Bomb shortly after their demise in Spring 2006 and are from San Francisco, CA. Lead singer Jay’s southern background provides a leaning towards soulful song writing mixed with influences that the band proudly wears on their road-worn hearts like Tom Waits, Leatherface, and Mike Ness.

In Fall 2006, Tsunami Bomb members Gabe Lindmen and Jay Northington, began work on new demo tracks. At the time, not much thought was given to creating a project that was all their own. So they scrounged up some cash and recorded a handful of demos and posted them on-the-fly on a social networking page they’d thrown together.

Just a few weeks after their demos were online they began playing with another orphaned musician, Chris Mutalich, whose most notable previous band, Enemy You, had been inactive for a number of years and whose most recent, Try Failing, were ill fated, again leaving Chris without a band. At the very first practice, it became clear that in addition to his guitar duties, Chris’ classic snotty punk vocals would provide the perfect balance to Jay’s deep growl. The addition of their final band member, Mike Hicks, also a seasoned local musician, on the bass solidified their line up.

Official site: www.myspace.com/nothington

Going Home
Nothington Lyrics

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Keep you around one more day
I'm going home, we're on our way
Wasting time, now hurry up
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Just keep the truck on moving bound

Moving west, Mississippi
It's times like this I wish you were with me

It's the place where I might find
The one thing on my mind
It's a slow and constant ride
I'm going home

And it's a slown and constant ride
To get the one thing off my mind

Overall Meaning

The song "Going Home" by Nothington is a soulful and introspective track that captures the feeling of longing and nostalgia. The lyrics tell the story of someone who is ready to return home after being away for a long time. The chorus "I'm going home" is repeated throughout the song, creating a sense of urgency and desperation. The opening lines "Keep you around one more day, I'm going home, we're on our way, wasting time, now hurry up" hints at the fact that the singer wants to spend one more day with someone before finally heading home. The song then paints a vivid picture of the journey back home, singing about the specific route the singer is taking - Mississippi. The line "it's times like this I wish you were with me" highlights the loneliness and emotional turmoil that the singer is experiencing.

As the song progresses, the singer describes the journey as a "slow and constant ride" which is a metaphor for the emotional journey they are going through. The phrase "the one thing on my mind" implies that the singer is fixated on something that they hope to find once they reach home. Perhaps it's the comfort of familiarity, or the sense of belonging that they feel when they're at home. The repetition of the line "it's a slow and constant ride, to get the one thing off my mind" reinforces the idea that this journey is not just physical, but emotional as well.

Overall, the lyrics of "Going Home" are a powerful reminder of how important it is to have a place to call home. Whether we are away for days, weeks or months, there's something special about returning home, and this song captures that feeling perfectly.

Line by Line Meaning

Keep you around one more day
I'm delaying my departure because I want to spend more time with you

I'm going home, we're on our way
I'm finally leaving and headed back home

Wasting time, now hurry up
We've been idling for too long, let's pick up the pace

Just keep the truck on moving bound
Let's continue driving without stopping

Moving west, Mississippi
I'm traveling to the western part of Mississippi

It's times like this I wish you were with me
I miss having you by my side during these moments

It's the place where I might find
There's a chance I'll discover

The one thing on my mind
What I've been thinking about incessantly

It's a slow and constant ride
The journey is long and steady

And it's a slow and constant ride
I'll have a lot of time to think along the way

To get the one thing off my mind
To finally resolve the thoughts that have been occupying my mind