Take Me Home
The Roosevelts & James Mason Lyrics

The lyrics to "Take Me Home" by The Roosevelts & James Mason delve into the singer's feelings of restlessness, instability, and longing for a sense of belonging somewhere. The opening lines "Howling at the sun, it's been my way, always on the run" suggest a wild, untamed spirit that cannot be contained or conformed to societal expectations. The repetition of the phrase "it's been my way" emphasizes the singer's individuality and lack of desire to conform to what others expect of them.

The second half of the chorus, "mirrors on the wall, it's been my way, never been the one, so take me back" further emphasizes the singer's sense of disconnection and feeling of not belonging. The metaphor of mirrors on the wall may suggest a sense of self-reflection and introspection, but ultimately the singer sees themselves as not fitting in with others ("never been the one"). The repetition of the phrase "so take me back" serves not only to create a sense of urgency but also emphasizes the singer's desire to find a place where they feel they belong.

The final verse "all the things I tried to mention are fading back again, all the time I tried to tell you, it takes me back, takes me back again, takes me back again" suggest that the singer has tried to articulate these feelings before, but finds it difficult to do so. The repetition of "takes me back" at the end emphasizes the cyclical nature of their feelings of restlessness and longing for a place to call home.