Fender was a teenager when he began performing in pubs throughout North Shields, England. He was spotted in a pub by Ben Howard's manager, Owain Davies, who then got him to support for Willy Mason.
Fender has gone on to release 2 studio albums (Hypersonic Missiles, 2019) (Seventeen Going Under, 2021) and play on the main stages of Festivals such as Reading & Leeds, TRSNMT and Glastonbury.
Last To Make It Home
Sam Fender Lyrics
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Made of glimmering silver in sunken eyes
It was actually there in the palm of my hand
But your existence is widely debated
I'm godless and wrecked, but I can't live by those stakes
The semantics are totally outdated
And the love I had is never enough
It bores me and and leaves me frustrated
I'm the last to make it home
I'm the last to call it off
I'm the last to meet my bed
Last to bring home the bread
Last to make it home
Mary, you were online
The sociopathic part of me
Hit the "Like"
In the hopes I'd coax you out of my derelict fantasy
A bump in the road turned into
A fissure I currently live in
Though I am a soundboard to some
With myself I am not so forgiving
I'm the last to make it home
I'm the last to call it off
I'm the last to meet my bed
Last to bring home the bread
Last to make it home
I'm the last to make it home
I'm the last to call it off
I'm the last to meet my bed
Last to bring home the bread
Last to make it home
Mary, looked like a mirage
Glimmering silver in sunken eyes
The opening lines of Sam Fender's song Last To Make It Home describe a mysterious encounter with a woman named Mary. The singer describes Mary as looking like a mirage, an illusion in their sunken eyes, until they see something glimmering in their palm. The existence of Mary, then, is "widely debated". This creates a sense of ambiguity, leaving the listener to question whether or not Mary is a real person or if she is a figment of the singer's imagination.
The singer then delves into their personal struggles with God, saying that they are "godless and wrecked". They reject the "semantics" of outdated religious practices and beliefs, suggesting a skepticism of organized religion. The singer also discusses their frustrations with love, saying that it "bores" them and "leaves [them] frustrated". This introspective reflection provides insight into the singer's emotional state, suggesting that they are unfulfilled and searching for meaning in their life.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I'm the last to make it home", which creates a sense of alienation and disconnection from others. The repetition emphasizes the singer's feelings of being left behind by others and their own struggles with self-doubt. The second verse mentions an online encounter with Mary, in which the singer "Liked" something in the hopes of distancing themselves from their own "derelict fantasy". However, this small interaction leads to a larger emotional fissure in which the singer is unforgiving of themselves. Overall, the song presents a portrait of someone who is struggling to find stability and connection in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary, what looked like a mirage
This girl named Mary appeared to be too good to be true, like a mirage that shimmers in the sun.
Made of glimmering silver in sunken eyes
In her sunken eyes, she appeared to be made of silver, shining and bright.
It was actually there in the palm of my hand
Despite my doubts, Mary was real and physically there with me.
But your existence is widely debated
Despite her physical presence, I still question whether Mary's existence is real or just a figment of my imagination.
I'm godless and wrecked, but I can't live by those stakes
I feel lost and broken, but I can't live my life based on outdated religious beliefs and standards.
The semantics are totally outdated
The precise meanings and interpretations of religious principles are no longer relevant.
And the love I had is never enough
Despite my passionate love for Mary, it always seems to fall short and bore me, leaving me frustrated.
It bores me and leaves me frustrated
The love I feel for Mary doesn't fulfill me, leaving me bored and frustrated.
I'm the last to make it home
I'm always the last one to come back home and feel settled.
I'm the last to call it off
When things in my life need to end, I'm always the last one to give up and move on.
I'm the last to meet my bed
At the end of the night, I'm always the last one to crawl into bed.
Last to bring home the bread
In terms of providing for myself and others, I'm always the last one to bring home the money.
Mary, you were online
Mary was active on the internet and social media.
The sociopathic part of me hit the 'Like'
The darker side of my personality, which can be cruel and apathetic, clicked the 'Like' button on Mary's post.
In the hopes I'd coax you out of my derelict fantasy
I hoped that by engaging with Mary online, I could bring her out of the imaginary world I had constructed in my mind.
A bump in the road turned into a fissure I currently live in
A minor problem or setback became a much larger issue that I'm currently struggling to overcome.
Though I am a soundboard to some, with myself I am not so forgiving
While others may rely on me to listen and provide emotional support, I struggle to forgive myself for my own mistakes and shortcomings.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sam Fender
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