Homesick
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Selfish hurries, are you seein' through
That I can't remember how to feel you?
Fetishizing the thought of you lying
I don't mean it when I say to keep driving

So, please, just
Come on, make it quick, I'm getting homesick
Sleepin' in your jeans but you're only in my dreams
Don't wanna stay awake, just wanna get back to you
I'll see you when I fall asleep
Sun is coming in, I wanna feel your skin
Kiss me 'til I drown, fuck, I want it right now
Don't wanna stay awake, just wanna get back to you
I'll see you when I fall asleep

Sunburn, landslides
'Til I'm shaking from my existential thoughts, I fake strong
Lover, hold me 'til I'm freezing up in the mornin'
But when I have to say goodbye, skip the warnin'

So, please, just
Come on, make it quick, I'm getting homesick
Sleepin' in your jeans but you're only in my dreams
Don't wanna stay awake, just wanna get back to you
I'll see you when I fall asleep
Sun is coming in, I wanna feel your skin
Kiss me 'til I drown, fuck, I want it right now
Don't wanna stay awake, just wanna get back to you
I'll see you when I fall asleep

Will you miss me when you wake up?
Watching me paint on my makeup in the mirror
Can't think about it, it's a dead rush
Does a piece of you believe our end is near?
Keep sinking deeper, just let me sleep, oh

Come on, make it quick, I'm getting homesick
Sleepin' in your jeans but you're only in my dreams
Don't wanna stay awake, just wanna get back to you

Come on, make it quick, I'm getting homesick
Sleepin' in your jeans but you're only in my dreams
Don't wanna stay awake, just wanna get back to you
I'll see you when I fall asleep
Sun is coming in, I wanna feel your skin
Kiss me 'til I drown, fuck, I want it right now
Don't wanna stay awake, just wanna get back to you
I'll see you when I fall asleep

(See you when I fall asleep)
(See you when I fall asleep)
(See you when I fall asleep)
(See you when I fall asleep)
(See you when I fall asleep)
(See you when I fall asleep)




(See you when I fall asleep)
(I'll see you when I fall asleep)

Overall Meaning

In the first verse, the lyrics speak to a mix of conflicting emotions and desires. The singer admits to being selfish and not fully understanding how to connect with their partner on an emotional level. They also mention fetishizing the idea of the person they're lying next to, implying that they may not have genuine feelings for them. When they say "I don't mean it when I say to keep driving," it suggests that they don't actually want the person to leave, even though they may have said so.


The chorus reveals the singer's longing for home and their intense desire to be back with the person they're dreaming about. They describe sleeping in someone else's jeans but only finding comfort in their dreams. They express an urgency and impatience, not wanting to stay awake but wanting to be reunited with their lover. They believe they will see this person when they fall asleep, suggesting a deep emotional connection in their dreams.


The second verse introduces themes of internal turmoil and vulnerability. The singer references feeling shaken and overwhelmed by existential thoughts, but they fake being strong outwardly. They want their lover to embrace them until they're freezing, but they prefer to skip the painful goodbye. It hints at the fear of losing the person they love and the pain it would cause them.


The bridge poses questions about longing and uncertainty. The singer wonders if their partner will miss them upon waking up and reflects on the mundanity of their routine, like applying makeup. They contemplate whether their connection is fading and if the end of the relationship is approaching. They describe sinking deeper and ask the person to let them sleep, indicating a desire to avoid facing reality and escaping into dreams.


In the final part of the song, the chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's increasing homesickness and the longing for their lover. They want to feel their partner's presence, skin, and kisses. The urgency in their voice suggests a craving for immediate gratification. They express their desire to be with their lover and see them when they fall asleep, reinforcing the notion that the connection between them is most profound in their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Selfish hurries, are you seein' through
Are you able to see past my self-centered impatience?


That I can't remember how to feel you?
I have trouble recalling the emotions I associate with being close to you.


Fetishizing the thought of you lying
I have developed an intense infatuation with the idea of you being beside me.


I don't mean it when I say to keep driving
When I tell you to continue driving, it's not a sincere request.


Come on, make it quick, I'm getting homesick
Please hurry, I'm feeling a strong longing for home.


Sleepin' in your jeans but you're only in my dreams
I find comfort in imagining you next to me, even though it's only in my dreams.


Don't wanna stay awake, just wanna get back to you
I prefer not to be awake, I just want to return to your presence.


I'll see you when I fall asleep
I will envision our reunion when I drift off to sleep.


Sun is coming in, I wanna feel your skin
As the sun rises, I yearn to touch and embrace you.


Kiss me 'til I drown, fuck, I want it right now
Engage in passionate kissing until I am completely consumed by it, I desire it immediately.


Sunburn, landslides
Metaphorical references to burning and crumbling, symbolizing the intensity of emotion.


'Til I'm shaking from my existential thoughts, I fake strong
Until I tremble under the weight of deep, philosophical contemplations, I pretend to be emotionally stable.


Lover, hold me 'til I'm freezing up in the mornin'
My love, embrace me until I feel cold and numb in the morning.


But when I have to say goodbye, skip the warnin'
When the time comes for us to part ways, let's avoid the painful farewell.


Will you miss me when you wake up?
Do you think of me and feel a sense of longing when you open your eyes?


Watching me paint on my makeup in the mirror
Observing me as I apply cosmetics to my face in front of the mirror.


Can't think about it, it's a dead rush
I cannot dwell on the thought of our separation, as it brings immense sadness.


Does a piece of you believe our end is near?
Do you have a sense that our relationship is approaching its conclusion?


Keep sinking deeper, just let me sleep, oh
I continue to spiral into deeper emotional turmoil, please allow me to find solace in sleep.




Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carrie Karpinen, Justin Thomas Daly, Lydia Victoria Night

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Comments from YouTube:

@sweetdylu

This song feels so relaxing, so good. 😭❤️✨💜

@AceS19

My favorite from this album ❤️
The lyricism in further joy is so good! It's beyond amazing!! 🌟

@forevermore3335

life feel’s good knowing the regrettes just released their new album

@HedstromMichelle

Those lyrics hit too close to home 😭

@gersondkdi7150

Ayyy no puede ser amo esta canción 😭😭

@LIRASAIL

me encantá la canción <3

@anno6527

I am actually homesick now. Thanks for that song, feels relatable.

@gersondkdi7150

Que canción tan bonita💖

@sdnrtn333

last time I was "home" was in April 1997, 3 months after the birth of my only Son... "chronically homesick", if it is not a loving home, it's not a home..
thanx to The Regrettes, I have no regrets!

@hbkskaterdude3

best hook on the album by far

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