Zuhause
PHELA Lyrics

In "Zuhause," PHELA sings about the feeling of being on a long journey, feeling a sense of restlessness and being unable to fully unwind. The opening lines describe how the journey may have been long, and sleep comes easily, but the restlessness makes it hard to disconnect. The second verse mentions how even though everyone else seems to be asleep, the persona can't find peace and turns to coffee to try and combat their restlessness. The repetition of the line "wir sind unterwegs, wohin weiß nicht genau" highlights the uncertainty that comes with being on a journey, both physically and metaphorically. Despite not knowing the destination, what the persona is sure of is the desire to hear the voice of someone close to them. The chorus repeats the refrain of "today, this song is my home,” underlining how the song provides the persona with the sense of belonging they crave, and how music acts as a kind of sanctuary.

The bridge and subsequent verse speak about how the sound of the music helps the persona to find a sense of stillness and clarity, even on the road. The line "alles, was ich hab" or "everything that I have" planted throughout the song implies that the persona's home is not a physical place, but rather the people and feelings that bring comfort and a sense of groundedness.