Homecoming
Ré Lyrics
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I grit my teeth, back and forth
Just might have been through this before
Complications in conversations
We could have made it through
But the writings on the wall
And my days feel so short
Or am I tired?
Of putting up with this meaningless
Competition with my temptations
Can you tell me if we are through
Or wasn't I good enough
What is this haunting feeling?
What can you say?
I'm breathing in so slowly
Hanging up my stories baby
To all the nights and worries
All cause of you, my only
Oh, but the time has come for you
To come home soon
Yeah, come home soon
Nobody's seen it
Oh they don't have a clue at all
Pair of two dark-eyed dreamers with their hearts on their sleeves
These pointless questions and victims of hope
Scribbled out on empty paper, what a choice for disaster
A few miles left till I see your poise
Thoughts of that are like fresh ink fading
Maybe I'm just a kid who's dreaming of a life I don't have, I don't have
What is this haunting feeling?
What can you say?
I'm breathing in so slowly
Hanging up my stories baby
To all the nights and worries
All cause of you, my only
Oh, but the time has come for you
To come home soon
Yeah, come home soon
Those days are gone
Those days are gone
Memories are fading
What is this haunting feeling?
What can you say?
I'm breathing in so slowly
Hanging up my stories baby
To all the nights and worries
All cause of you, my only
Oh, but the time has come for you
To come home soon
Yeah, come home soon
In "Homecoming," Ré reflects on a complicated relationship that seems to be going in circles. The song begins with the repetition of past experiences, suggesting a sense of frustration and weariness. Despite the belief that they could have made it through, there is a realization that the relationship is reaching its end, indicated by the phrase "the writings on the wall."
The singer is feeling a deep sense of exhaustion and longing for something more meaningful. The nights are fading, suggesting a loss of passion and excitement, while the days feel short, symbolizing a lack of fulfillment. The repetition of putting up with "meaningless competition with my temptations" implies that the singer is tired of the superficiality and lack of genuine connection. They question if they were not good enough, seeking validation for their efforts.
The haunting feeling and slow, deliberate breathing represent a deep introspection and reflection on the relationship's state. The singer is hanging up their stories, metaphorically letting go of the past and the worries that accompanied it. They acknowledge that the time has come for the other person to come home, either physically or emotionally, signifying a desire for reconciliation or closure.
The second verse introduces the concept of outsiders not understanding the depth of the relationship, describing the singers as "a pair of two dark-eyed dreamers with their hearts on their sleeves." These dreamers are plagued by pointless questions and are victims of their own hope, symbolizing the challenges they face. Their struggles are metaphorically depicted as words scribbled out on empty paper, representative of the potential for disaster in their relationship.
The bridge highlights the anticipation of a reunion ("a few miles left till I see your poise") but contrasts it with the fading of fresh ink, suggesting that the hope and excitement may be slowly diminishing. The singer questions whether their dreams and desires are simply the fantasies of an unfulfilled life.
In the final chorus, the memories of the past are acknowledged as gone and fading. The haunting feeling remains, but the singer still holds on to hope for a resolution. They acknowledge that it is time for the other person to come home, a plea for them to return and either restore the relationship or bring closure.
Overall, "Homecoming" captures the complex emotions and struggles within a failing relationship, highlighting the weariness, longing, and self-reflection that occurs as one reaches a turning point.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunrise, we're doing this again
The cycle of disappointment and frustration in the relationship repeats itself like the dawn of a new day
I grit my teeth, back and forth
I endure and bear the pain while vacillating between conflicting emotions
Just might have been through this before
It's possible that we have experienced this same situation in the past
Complications in conversations
Difficulties arise when we try to communicate and understand each other
We could have made it through
It was within our capabilities to overcome these challenges
But the writings on the wall
The signs and indications were already there, pointing towards an eventual end
My nights are fading
The darkness and sorrow that once consumed my nights are gradually dissipating
And my days feel so short
Time seems to pass quickly, indicating a lack of fulfillment or enjoyment
Or am I tired?
Perhaps I am fatigued or exhausted both physically and emotionally
Of putting up with this meaningless
I am weary from enduring this purposeless and futile situation
Competition with my temptations
Engaging in a constant struggle between my desires and what is right for the relationship
Can you tell me if we are through
Please inform me if our relationship has reached its end
Or wasn't I good enough
Am I not deserving or adequate for your love and commitment?
What is this haunting feeling?
I experience an unsettling and persistent sensation that clings to me
What can you say?
Can you provide any explanation or insight into our current situation?
I'm breathing in so slowly
Taking in each breath deliberately and cautiously, as if every moment is filled with uncertainty
Hanging up my stories baby
Letting go of the narratives and excuses that no longer serve a purpose in our relationship
To all the nights and worries
Acknowledging the multitude of sleepless nights and anxieties caused by the relationship
All cause of you, my only
You, my one and only, are responsible for all these emotional turmoil and distress
Oh, but the time has come for you
The moment has arrived for you to make a decision or take action
To come home soon
Return to a place where we can find solace, understanding, and reconciliation
Nobody's seen it
No one else has noticed or truly understood the complexities and struggles within our relationship
Oh they don't have a clue at all
They lack any awareness or comprehension of what we have been going through
Pair of two dark-eyed dreamers with their hearts on their sleeves
We are two passionate individuals who wear our emotions openly and share common aspirations
These pointless questions and victims of hope
We are trapped in a cycle of asking meaningless questions and being hopeful despite repeated disappointments
Scribbled out on empty paper, what a choice for disaster
Our hopes, doubts, and fears are expressed on blank pages, an ironic decision leading to a potentially disastrous outcome
A few miles left till I see your poise
There are only a few moments or opportunities remaining before I witness your composure or decision
Thoughts of that are like fresh ink fading
Contemplations of such moments or decisions lose their vibrancy and importance, fading away like newly written ink
Maybe I'm just a kid who's dreaming of a life I don't have, I don't have
Perhaps I am merely an immature dreamer yearning for a life that is beyond my reach
Those days are gone
The days we once cherished and longed for are now in the past
Memories are fading
The recollections of our shared experiences and moments together are gradually losing their clarity and significance
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Khalish Marican, Syazwan Sabran, Zenneth Wong
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