Suitcases
The Secret Songs of Us feat. Sarah Councill Lyrics
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I want you home to see your face and know that you're safe, you're strong, you're well enough to be without me
I miss you every day and I wanna show you that I can change but I know you're thousands of miles away and that breaks my heart
so I'll ask
Come back home
Please just come back home
Truth be told you're alone and I hate that
I broke your heart and now I can't get past that
But I tried I swear to God I did
I killed who I was just to give you everything that you need
I tried to save you, not sink with you too, but I almost drowned
so I can't
Come back home
I can't come back home
I can't accept this
I won't accept this, no I'll buy a flight, pack my suitcases, and fly all night
you can't accept this please don't accept this, no you've gotta fight for true love
we had it right
I'll always love you till the end of time
but my mind seems to be winning this time
The lyrics to "Suitcases" by The Secret Songs of Us feat. Sarah Councill are about the struggles of a relationship that is long distance, and their desire to be together despite the obstacles. The first verse is from the perspective of one partner who is alone and misses their significant other terribly. They are desperate for their partner to come home so they can see them and feel reassured that they are doing well. The second verse is from the perspective of the other partner, who is also alone but feels guilty for having broken the other's heart. They have tried to change for the other person, but it seems like they are too far apart to reconcile.
The chorus is a plea from the first partner for their significant other to come back home, but in the second half of the song, the other partner decides to take action and fly back to their loved one, packing their suitcases and refusing to accept the distance between them any longer. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the realization that sometimes, no matter how much love there is, circumstances can prevent people from being together.
Overall, "Suitcases" is a poignant exploration of the pain of long-distance relationships and the desire to be close to the person you love. It touches on themes of guilt, loneliness, and desperation, but also on the power of love to overcome obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Truth be told I'm alone and I hate that
To tell the truth, I am by myself and I feel terrible about it.
I want you home to see your face and know that you're safe, you're strong, you're well enough to be without me
It is my desire for you to be here so that I can look into your eyes and make sure that you are doing well without me.
I miss you every day and I wanna show you that I can change but I know you're thousands of miles away and that breaks my heart
There is not a day that goes by that I do not long for you, and I wish to prove to you that I have changed. Sadly, the fact that you are so far away is very painful to me.
so I'll ask
Come back home
Please just come back home
Therefore, I make this request of you: Please come back home to me.
Truth be told you're alone and I hate that
To be honest, you are alone, and I hate that.
I broke your heart and now I can't get past that
I am the one who caused you pain, and now I am struggling to move on from it.
Sleepless nights, guilty heart, walks alone just remind me I'm without you
I am plagued by insomnia, a guilty conscience, and lonely walks that only serve to remind me that I am without you.
But I tried I swear to God I did
Despite everything, I tried my absolute best. I swear it on my life.
I killed who I was just to give you everything that you need
I changed who I was to meet your every need and provide everything you required.
I tried to save you, not sink with you too, but I almost drowned
My intention was to help you, not pull us both down. However, things got so difficult that I almost didn't make it myself.
so I can't
Come back home
I can't come back home
Therefore, I am unable to comply with your request and come back home to you.
I can't accept this
I won't accept this, no I'll buy a flight, pack my suitcases, and fly all night
I refuse to accept this situation. As a result, I will purchase a ticket, pack my bags, and travel all night to be with you.
you can't accept this please don't accept this, no you've gotta fight for true love
You cannot accept our present circumstances, and I urge you to fight for our love and defend it until the end.
we had it right
I'll always love you till the end of time
We were on the right track at one point, and I will always love you without limit, for all eternity.
but my mind seems to be winning this time
Regrettably, my mind is getting the upper hand in this situation.
Contributed by Caroline R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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This is an amazing song goose bumps can't wait for a full length album
iStackSlow
Loved you vocals in EDIU. Loving this so far!!
Ryan
This song is probably my favorite!! Well done Justin!
Justin Yost
Thank you so much!
Biased Utes Fan
Great work! Going to pick up the album :D
Alyssa Medeiros
Someone needs to do a piano tuotrial on this song. It's amazing I love it!! <3
Alyssa Medeiros
@Justin Yost I can't play anything on the piano but would love to learn. But I did make a lyric video for this song on my channel as my first video ever! Hopefully you go check it out (and love it!!)
Justin Yost
I'll give you a hug if you cover it.