Now, in 2006, The Nerd Who Ate St. Louis is a seven-piece ska/rock band from Manalapan, New Jersey. We practice every week and play shows at real venues, just like a real band. But we still write songs about things like Pac Man, just like a bunch of morons.
Feels Like Home
The Nerd Who Ate St. Louis Lyrics
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(Sometimes)
Sometimes I feel like a motherless child
Sometimes I feel like a motherless child
Sometimes I feel like a motherless child
A long ways from home
A long ways from home
A long ways from home
A long ways from home
Yes, sometimes I feel like a motherless child
(Why?)
Why? 'Cause nothin' ever happens
(Nothin')
Well, nothin' good
(So what's good?)
You know to have a ball, man
(You sick?)
No
(Hungry?)
No, man
I just had myself a whole mess of black-eyed peas and rice
(Long way, long way)
(See what I mean?)
I did; I am a long ways from home
But things could be worse, sure could
The song "Feels Like Home" by The Nerd Who Ate St. Louis talks about feeling lost and alone in life. The repeated line "Sometimes I feel like a motherless child" expresses a sense of abandonment and disconnection from the world. The melody and arrangement of the song are minimalistic, with a guitar strumming slowly and a light drum beat in the background. The lyrics also mention being far from home, which adds to the feeling of isolation.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses a sense of apathy towards their surroundings. The line "Why? 'Cause nothin' ever happens" suggests they feel stuck in a rut and lack a sense of purpose. They further explain that even when things do happen, it's usually not good. However, they do acknowledge that things could be worse and seem to find some comfort in that.
Overall, "Feels Like Home" is a melancholic and introspective song that captures the feeling of being lost and disconnected. It might resonate with anyone who has ever felt like they didn't belong or struggled to find meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel like a motherless child
At times, I experience a sense of loss and loneliness, like an orphan with no one to care for me.
A long ways from home
I am far away from my usual surroundings and the people who make me feel comfortable and supported.
Do believe us?
Do you understand and empathize with what I am saying?
Yes, sometimes I feel like a motherless child
Indeed, I go through periods where I feel disconnected and abandoned.
Why?
What causes these negative emotions?
'Cause nothin' ever happens
I feel stuck in a monotonous routine where nothing exciting or meaningful occurs.
Well, nothin' good
Furthermore, even when things do happen, they tend to be negative or disappointing.
You know to have a ball, man
You understand that having fun and engaging in enjoyable activities is a way to alleviate these feelings.
No
I am not feeling upset due to physical needs like hunger or sickness.
I just had myself a whole mess of black-eyed peas and rice
I have recently eaten a satisfying meal, so my emotional state is not related to hunger or malnutrition.
Long way, long way
I am repeating the phrase 'long way' to emphasize how far from home I truly am and how difficult it can be to cope with these feelings.
See what I mean?
Do you understand now the extent of my emotional struggles?
But things could be worse, sure could
Despite my difficult situation, I am acknowledging that life could be even more challenging and I am trying to stay positive and appreciate what I do have.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SY OLIVER
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