Homesick
Sarah Carton Lyrics
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Just the change of air caught me off guard
There's just no need to step outside
I see your name light up on every screen
Fights with streetlights won't let you win
I hide in sheets to save my mind
Won't you leave home
There's a life to lead outside
And those walls won't keep you sane
I'll try hear you
Still my coffee's going cold
But I'll try in a few days
Easy to move when rain hits the glass
A beat surrounding me pulls me home
It shields you in and traps them out
A neighbour walking past see's my dance
Twist through smoke with my last cigarette
An empty tribute to the night
You say
Won't you leave home
There's a life to lead outside
And those walls won't keep you sane
I'll try hear you
Still my coffee's going cold
I'll try in a few days
In a few days
You'll come back my way
Just in a few days
I'll find my way
You say
Won't you leave home
There's a life to lead outside
And those walls won't keep you sane
I'll try hear you
Still my coffee's going cold
I'll try in a few days
In a few days
Oh in a few days
The lyrics to Sarah Carton's song, "Homesick," are about struggling with a change of environment and longing for the comfort of home. The opening lines, "Want me to say to you I'm still alright/Just the change of air caught me off guard/There's just no need to step outside," suggest that the singer is trying to put on a brave face while dealing with the discomfort of being in a new place. The feeling of homesickness is further emphasized with the line, "A beat surrounding me pulls me home/It shields you in and traps them out," which suggests that the singer is using music as a way to transport themselves back to their familiar surroundings.
The second half of the song shifts to the perspective of someone who is encouraging the singer to "leave home" and explore the world. However, the repeated line, "Still my coffee's going cold," suggests that the singer is struggling to take action and make a change. Ultimately, the song ends on a hopeful note, with the repeated refrain, "I'll try in a few days," indicating that the singer is willing to take a step towards moving forward and finding their way in a new place.
Overall, "Homesick" captures the complex emotions that come with leaving home and adjusting to new surroundings. The song acknowledges the pain of feeling out of place while also highlighting the potential for growth and new experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Want me to say to you I'm still alright
You want me to reassure you that I'm doing fine
Just the change of air caught me off guard
I'm feeling homesick and the difference in the air has caught me by surprise
There's just no need to step outside
I don't have the motivation to leave the house
I see your name light up on every screen
I keep seeing your name appear on my phone and computer
Fights with streetlights won't let you win
I'm struggling with the city life and feel like I can't win against the environment
I hide in sheets to save my mind
To protect my own sense of sanity, I spend most of the time in my bed covered by sheets
You say
You insist, you suggest
Won't you leave home
Maybe you should consider leaving your comfort place
There's a life to lead outside
There are good things and adventures awaiting you outside of your home
And those walls won't keep you sane
Staying inside for too long may make you feel like you're going crazy
I'll try hear you
I'll attempt to listen to you
Still my coffee's going cold
I've been too worried to finish my coffee
But I'll try in a few days
I may be feeling better in a few days so I'll make an effort then
Easy to move when rain hits the glass
It's easier to contemplate leaving your home when you're watching the rain hit the windows
A beat surrounding me pulls me home
The sound of music makes me feel even more homesick
It shields you in and traps them out
Being at home makes you feel protected, but also isolates you from the outside world
A neighbour walking past see's my dance
My neighbor saw me dancing through the window
Twist through smoke with my last cigarette
I have the last cigarette that I'm smoking as I move to music
An empty tribute to the night
What I'm doing is a reflection of my loneliness and nostalgia for what once was
In a few days
I'll start to feel better soon
You'll come back my way
I'll start to feel more like myself and get back into the swing of things soon
Just in a few days
All I need is a little time
I'll find my way
I'll be on a better path soon
Oh in a few days
It won't be long now
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Written by: Sarah Carton
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