I'm Home
Sam Pinkerton Lyrics
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I don't think fall would be quite as pretty if you weren't around
Nights are getting colder, light a fire, won't you hold me dear?
Won't you hold me close?
Winters just ahead and trees are glaring at the ground below
For stealing all their leaves while they're left naked except for some snow
We're building men that soon will melt and be forgotten but we can't-
I'm home, home
I'm home, I'm home
I'm home
I know, I know, I'm home
The sun regains it's confidence and lets the birds come out and sing
Greeting all the flowers and the trees back in time for the spring
Oh, I'll grab my boots and darling, take my hand and we'll go for a walk
And be gone for some time
I'm home, home
I'm home, I'm home
I'm home
I know, I know, I'm home
I'm home
I'm home
The lyrics of Sam Pinkerton's song "I'm Home" paint a vivid picture of the changing seasons, nature's cycle of growth and decay, and the comfort of home. The opening lines of the song reference the beauty of fall, with leaves changing colors and collecting on the ground, but the singer acknowledges that fall wouldn't be as pretty without their loved one. The song then moves on to winter, a time when nature seems to be in decline, but the singer reflects on the beauty of the present moment and the memories that they will cherish. The refrain of the song, "I'm home," reinforces the theme of finding a sense of belonging and comfort in the present moment, even as things change around us.
The second verse of the song shifts to spring, a time of renewal and rebirth. The imagery of the sun regaining its confidence and birds singing is hopeful and joyful. The singer longs to take a walk with their loved one and revel in the beauty of the season. The repetition of the lines "I'm home, home / I'm home, I'm home / I'm home / I know, I know, I'm home" throughout the song create a sense of reassurance and grounding, as if the singer is reminding themselves that they are safe and secure in their present surroundings. Overall, "I'm Home" is a song about finding comfort and peace in the midst of change, and appreciating the simple pleasures of life with the ones we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Leaves are changing colors, collecting when they hit the ground
The leaves on trees are changing colors and falling to the ground.
I don't think fall would be quite as pretty if you weren't around
The beauty of fall is amplified when the singer's loved one is around to share it with.
Nights are getting colder, light a fire, won't you hold me dear?
The weather is getting colder and the singer requests warmth and affection from their loved one.
Won't you hold me close?
The artist desires physical closeness with their loved one.
Winters just ahead and trees are glaring at the ground below
Winter is approaching and the trees have lost their leaves, leaving them bare and exposed.
For stealing all their leaves while they're left naked except for some snow
The trees feel like their leaves were stolen from them and they are now only covered in snow.
We're building men that soon will melt and be forgotten but we can't-
People are creating snowmen that will eventually melt away and be forgotten, but we can't forget the memories of this time of year.
We can't forget these times
The artist emphasizes the importance of cherishing the memories from this time of year.
I'm home, home
The artist is home and happy to be there.
I know, I know, I'm home
The artist is confident that they are in the place where they belong.
The sun regains it's confidence and lets the birds come out and sing
As spring arrives, the sun shines brightly and the birds begin to sing again.
Greeting all the flowers and the trees back in time for the spring
Spring is here and the artist is excited to see the trees and flowers coming back to life.
Oh, I'll grab my boots and darling, take my hand and we'll go for a walk
The singer wants to take a walk with their loved one and enjoy the spring weather together.
And be gone for some time
The singer is looking forward to spending some quality time with their loved one away from everything else.
Contributed by Christopher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.