Starting as a happy accident of singer-songwriter Rosanne Machado releasing… Read Full Bio ↴Starting as a happy accident of singer-songwriter Rosanne Machado releasing her homemade songs on the Internet, “Rosie and Me” has grown over the years into a successful five-piece act from Curitiba, Southern Brazil.

In 2010, comprised of Rosanne Machado (vocals/acoustic guitars/banjo), Guilherme Miranda (bass guitars), Ivan Camargo (acoustic guitars), Tiago Barbosa (drums/perc) and Thomas Kossar (electric guitars), the band released their critically acclaimed EP “Bird and Whale” and had their song “Darkest Horse” featured in the season finale of the top TV series “One Tree Hill” (8th season).

They're currently mentioned in more than 81 music blogs worldwide and gained dedicated listeners in several countries, which lead to an invitation to perform at 2012’s SXSW Music Festival.

Released in Jan, 2012, their full-length album, “Arrow of My Ways” is a powerful follow-up to their debut EP and found "Rosie and Me" stepping into the world of alt-country and pop. Written and produced entirely by member Rosanne Machado, “Arrow of My Ways” blends heart-filled lyrics and pop country tunes that are certain to win both heart and ears instantly.

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Cross my heart I don't want to die
But heaven knows it seems like I try
Lost in a labyrinth for weeks on end
I live and I learn from my mistakes
Then forget them again

Got a feeling in my stomach and it just won't quit
As subtle as a shotgun and as heavy as a brick

'Cause I'm staring at the devil and the truth of it is
He's a lot more familiar than I care to admit

If only I could focus
Maybe if I could see
If I didn't know any better
I would say he looks just like me

The roof is crashing down
The walls are caving in
We've discovered all your stories
Are just works of fiction
The roof is crashing down
The truth is spilling out

(Oh, shit) I've done it again
I'm way too far in over my head
(Oh) I've crossed the line
(No) So many times
I don't even know what it stands for
(Oh, shit) I've done it again
I'm way too far in over my head
(Oh) I've crossed the line
(No) So many times
I don't even know what it stands for

Home sweet hole
Just be careful what you wish for
Home sweet hole
Just be careful what you say
Home sweet hole
Just be careful what you wish for
Home sweet hole
Just be careful what you say

Got a feeling in my stomach that just won't quit
As subtle as a shotgun, as heavy as a brick
Bite your tongue, just bite your tongue
You've already said quite enough

Another roof is crashing down
The walls are caving in
We discover all your stories are just works of fiction
The roof is crashing down
The truth is spilling out

(Oh, shit) I've done it again
I'm way too far in over my head
(Oh) I've crossed the line
(No) So many times
I don't even know what it stands for
(Oh, shit) I've done it again
I'm way too far in over my head
(Oh) I've crossed the line
(No) So many times
I don't even know what it stands for

You wear your lies like a noose around your neck
So kick the chair and let's be done with it
You wear your lies like a noose around your neck
So kick the chair, so kick the chair

You wear your lies like a noose around your neck
So kick the chair and let's be done with it
You wear your lies like a noose around your neck
So kick the chair, so kick the chair

Home sweet hole
Just be careful what you wish for
Home sweet hole
Just be careful what you say
Home sweet hole
Just be careful what you wish for

Home sweet hole
Just be careful what you say

Overall Meaning

The song "Home" by Rosie and Me seems to touch upon themes of personal struggle, reflection, and redemption. The lyrics suggest the inner turmoil that the singer is facing, as he is lost in a labyrinth of his own mistakes. Despite this, he is still determined to keep going and learn from his past missteps. He acknowledges that he stares at the devil and recognizes that he looks familiar, which could indicate that he is wrestling with his own personal demons. However, the repeated lines "Home sweet hole, just be careful what you wish for, home sweet home, just be careful what you say" suggest that the ultimate destination or resolution may not be entirely what he expected or hoped for.

The line "bite your tongue, just bite your tongue, you've already said quite enough" could signify that the singer realizes the weight of his actions and the hurt they may have caused. The repeated phrase "the roof is crashing down, the truth is spilling out" may further indicate the struggle he is facing as his past begins to catch up with him. The final lines of the song suggest that the only way to break free from the lies and guilt is to face them head-on and confront the reality of the situation, represented metaphorically by the line "so kick the chair and let's be done with it."

Overall, the song portrays a sense of personal journey and the desire for redemption, with the repeated cautionary tale of being careful what you wish for and what you say acting as a warning reminder to be mindful of the impact of one's actions.

Line by Line Meaning

Cross my heart I don't want to die
I swear that I don't want to die

But heaven knows it seems like I try
But it seems like I keep putting myself in dangerous situations

Lost in a labyrinth for weeks on end
I feel like I'm trapped and can't find a way out for weeks

I live and I learn from my mistakes
I try to learn from my mistakes and become a better person

Then forget them again
But I keep forgetting and repeating those same mistakes

Got a feeling in my stomach and it just won't quit
I have a gut feeling that something is wrong and it's not going away

As subtle as a shotgun and as heavy as a brick
This feeling is both obvious and overwhelming

'Cause I'm staring at the devil and the truth of it is
I'm facing a difficult truth that's hard to accept

He's a lot more familiar than I care to admit
It's something that I've known deep down, but I don't want to acknowledge it

If only I could focus
I wish I could concentrate better

Maybe if I could see
Perhaps if I could understand better

If I didn't know any better
If I wasn't aware of the truth

I would say he looks just like me
I'd say that the problem is just a reflection of myself

The roof is crashing down
Everything is falling apart

The walls are caving in
I feel like I'm suffocating and trapped

We've discovered all your stories
It's been revealed that everything you've been telling us is false

Are just works of fiction
It's all made up

(Oh, shit) I've done it again
I've made yet another mistake

I'm way too far in over my head
I'm in way too deep and can't handle it

(Oh) I've crossed the line
I've gone too far and done something unforgivable

(No) So many times
It's happened numerous times before

I don't even know what it stands for
I don't understand the weight of my actions

Home sweet hole
Staying at home can feel isolating and like being stuck in a hole

Just be careful what you wish for
Be mindful of what you want, it may not be what you truly desire

Just be careful what you say
Be careful of the words you speak, they can have consequences

You wear your lies like a noose around your neck
Your lies will eventually catch up to you and it will be hard to escape

So kick the chair and let's be done with it
It's better to come clean and face the consequences than to continue living with the guilt

Bite your tongue, just bite your tongue
Don't speak, keep quiet

You've already said quite enough
You've already shared too much information and it's too late to take it back

The truth is spilling out
The truth is finally coming out

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JONA WEINHOFEN, LEE DAVID MALIA, MATTHEW KEAN, MATTHEW STEPHEN NICHOLLS, OLIVER SCOTT SYKES

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