The Districts are a four-piece indie rock band from the small town of Litit… Read Full Bio ↴The Districts are a four-piece indie rock band from the small town of Lititz, Pennsylvania. The group formed in 2009 while members Rob Grote, Mark Larson, Connor Jacobus, and Braden Lawrence were all still in high school. The prolific young band released its first EP, Kitchen Songs, in 2011 followed by Telephone, its debut full-length, the following year. The Districts' second EP, the more acoustic-leaning While You Were in Honesdale, was released in late 2012 and the band continued to perform regionally. Their mix of jangly indie Americana and blues-inspired rock caught the attention of Mississippi's Fat Possum Records, which signed the Districts in 2013. In January 2014 Fat Possum issued the band's self-titled third EP, which contained three remastered songs from the Telephone album along with two newly recorded tracks. Just over a year later, the Districts returned with their second album, A Flourish and a Spoil, which marked the debut of guitarist Pat Cassidy — Larson opted to go to college — and was produced by John Congleton.

Take Me Home
The Districts Lyrics

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With my feet in the air and my head on the ground
When I go it all comes tumbling down
I'll find a lonely place
Where nobody knows my name
Until I fall, these words of mine
I've been let down too many times, oh
Is anyone goning to take me in
Wash away this skin one fan

Oh and where should I go when all the mountains fall
Oh and where should I go when I lose faith in it all
Oh and where should I go when I burn down to my ways
(With, maybe?)
Spread wings and fly, but I'm chained to the silent

I'm stalling and falling down to my knees
Its been a blessing from when I bleed
Looking through these broken frames
Nothing quite seems the same
But I picked it up, and I threw it down
Shattered and echoed the sound
And its a funny thing
When I know its only me to blame
For the damage done

Oh, and where should I go when all the mountains fall
Oh, and where should I go when I've lost faith in it all
Oh, and where should I go when I burn down to my ways
Spread wings and fly, but I'm chained to this idea

Take me home
Take me home, that's where I'll go
I've got no place to go

Take me home
Take me home, that's where I'll go
I've got no place left to go

Take me home
Take me home, that's where I'll go
I've got no place I can go

Take me home

Take me home, that's where I'll go
When I'm all alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Districts' song Take Me Home convey a sense of feeling lost and disconnected, with the singer searching for a place where they belong. The first few lines describe a feeling of being flipped upside down, with the world around them falling apart. The singer seeks refuge in a place where they can be anonymous and avoid being let down by others. However, even though the singer may feel alone, they are still creating words and music which can be powerful and moving.

The chorus delves deeper into the despair the singer is feeling. They question what they should do when they have lost everything and their faith is shaken. The repetitive questioning brings a sense of hopelessness and confusion, as if there is no clear path to take. The idea of being trapped or bound, unable to escape the difficulties of life, is also present. The final part of each chorus suggests a yearning for home and a sense of belonging, even though the singer may not have a physical home to return to.

The final verse continues the theme of feeling lost and broken, with the singer literally falling to their knees. However, there is a sense of redemption and empowerment in the idea of finding strength even when things seem shattered and undone. The singer also acknowledges their own role in their struggles, taking responsibility for the damage that has been done. The repeated chorus that follows once again expresses a longing for home and a place to belong.

Line by Line Meaning

With my feet in the air and my head on the ground
I am feeling disoriented and confused

When I go it all comes tumbling down
My world falls apart when I leave

I'll find a lonely place
I will look for a quiet and isolated spot

Where nobody knows my name
A place where I am unrecognizable and unknown

Until I fall, these words of mine
I will continue to express my thoughts until I am defeated

I've been let down too many times, oh
I have experienced disappointment on numerous occasions

Is anyone gonna take me in
I am hoping someone will welcome me

Wash away this skin one fan
I wish to get rid of my identity and become one with the crowd

Oh and where should I go when all the mountains fall
I am uncertain where to turn when everything I know crumbles

Oh and where should I go when I lose faith in it all
I question where to seek guidance when I feel disillusioned

Oh and where should I go when I burn down to my ways
I struggle to determine my path after hitting rock bottom

Spread wings and fly, but I'm chained to the silent
I crave freedom, but I am held back by my inability to express myself

I'm stalling and falling down to my knees
I am struggling and going to my lowest point

Its been a blessing from when I bleed
I have found solace in my struggles and pain

Looking through these broken frames
I see the world through a shattered filter

Nothing quite seems the same
The world no longer appears how it used to

But I picked it up, and I threw it down
I attempted to fix things, only to make them worse

Shattered and echoed the sound
The noise of my failure resounds everywhere

And its a funny thing
It's ironic

When I know its only me to blame
I understand that I am responsible for my own downfall

For the damage done
The consequences of my actions

Take me home
Bring me back to a familiar and comfortable place

Take me home, that's where I'll go
I will go wherever feels like home

I've got no place to go
I am lost and without a sense of direction

Take me home, that's where I'll go
I will go wherever feels like home

I've got no place left to go
I feel like I have exhausted all my options

Take me home, that's where I'll go
I will go wherever feels like home

I've got no place I can go
I feel like there is nowhere for me to turn

Take me home, that's where I'll go
I will go wherever feels like home

When I'm all alone
When I am by myself without support or guidance

Writer(s): Grote Robert Richard, Jacobus Connor Phillip, Larson Mark David, Lawrence Braden Isaac

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