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Sarah Cracknell Lyrics

The lyrics of Sarah Cracknell's song Home initially evoke a sense of bleakness and mundanity. The first two lines convey a sense of exhaustion and resignation, as the singer walks home from a job that doesn't pay well to a small two-room living space. However, the refrain "But I call it home" hints at a deeper emotional attachment to this place, despite its unassuming appearance. The next verse introduces the character of Caroline, who whispers every Monday morning. It's unclear who Caroline is and why she whispers, but it's possible that she's a neighbor, possibly someone the singer sees on her daily walk home. The line "I wish that he'd come home" is repeated four times in the song, suggesting that the singer is waiting for someone, possibly a partner or loved one, to return home.

The second verse introduces Prescott Street, where people meet and life seems good. The use of the word "they're" to describe the people suggests that the singer is an observer rather than an active participant in this scene. The line "They're like the 45's" is ambiguous, but it could refer to the 45 RPM records that were popular in the mid-20th century. This could be a nostalgic reference to a bygone era, or it could suggest that the people on Prescott Street are stuck in a particular time period or way of life. The refrain "Just like you were home" repeats four times, possibly indicating that the singer is imagining or yearning for someone to be with her, even in this bustling and vibrant street scene.

The final verse repeats the refrain "I'm alright if you're alright" twice, suggesting that the singer's emotional state is tied to the presence of this absent person. Caroline reappears, whispering as she looks out the window at snow shapes falling. The final repetition of "I wish that he'd come home" is accompanied by a gentle fade-out, suggesting that the singer's longing for this person is still unresolved. Overall, the lyrics of Home convey a sense of longing and isolation, but also an attachment to the idea of home, no matter how humble or unremarkable it may appear.