Hometown
The Supers Lyrics


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I was lost
Lost on the bypass road
Could be worse
I could be turned to toad
Won't you take me back to my hometown?
Take me back before I break down

I say you please return me
Will you ever return me?
Will you ever return me?
Just like Frankie Fontaine
Just like Frankie Fontaine

I wonder what can I do?

I was found
Riding a unicorn
Could be worse
I could be backwards born
Won't you take me back to my hometown?
Take me back before I break down

Will you ever return me?
Will you ever return me?
Will you ever return me?
Just like Frankie Fontaine

I say you please return me
Will you ever return me?
Will you ever return me?
Just like Frankie Fontaine

I wonder what can I do?

Calm down and then leave me alone
Calm down and then leave me alone
Calm down and then leave me alone
Calm down and then leave me alone

I say you please return me
Will you ever return me?
Will you ever return me?
Just like Frankie Fontaine
Just like Frankie Fontaine





I wonder what can I do?

Overall Meaning

The Supers' song "Hometown" is a nostalgic ballad about feeling lost and longing to return to the comfort and familiarity of one's hometown. The song begins with the singer feeling lost and alone on the bypass road, with the fear that they may become a "toad," a metaphor for being trapped in an undesirable situation. The repeated plea to be taken back to their hometown before they break down emphasizes the longing for a sense of belonging and familiarity.


The mention of Frankie Fontaine, a reference to the American singer and actor, adds another layer to the song's nostalgia. Fontaine was famous for his romantic ballads in the 1950s, hinting at a simpler and sweeter time that the singer wishes to return to. The line "just like Frankie Fontaine" is a reminder that the singer is not alone in their longing for the past.


The bridge of the song provides a brief moment of respite, with the image of riding a unicorn, a fantastical and dreamlike escape from reality. But ultimately, the refrain of "will you ever return me?" and "I wonder what can I do?" highlights the singer's desperation to return to their hometown and find a sense of belonging and purpose.


Line by Line Meaning

I was lost
I felt directionless and unsure of where I was going in life.


Lost on the bypass road
I was traveling down a road that seemed to lead nowhere, leaving me feeling even more lost.


Could be worse
Although I was feeling down, I knew that my situation could be worse in some way.


I could be turned to toad
Things could be so bad that I become a creature that is typically associated with negativity and bad luck.


Won't you take me back to my hometown?
I long for the sense of familiarity and comfort that comes with going back to the place I consider home.


Take me back before I break down
I'm fearful that if I stay lost and directionless for too long, I'll eventually have a breakdown.


I wonder what can I do?
I'm feeling helpless and unsure of what steps to take in order to feel more grounded.


I was found
At some point, my fortunes changed and I began to feel more steady and secure.


Riding a unicorn
I'm now in a more positive and imaginative state of mind, feeling hopeful for the future.


Could be worse
Although I'm feeling better, I'm still aware that things could be worse in some way.


I could be backwards born
There is always some way that life could have played out worse, such as being born in a time or place that would have made everything different.


Calm down and then leave me alone
I need to take some time to myself and find peace before I can tackle the next steps in my journey.


I say you please return me
I'm making a plea for someone, perhaps a friend or family member, to help guide me back to a more stable place.


Just like Frankie Fontaine
I'm referring to a musician who experienced a period of success and then disappeared, suggesting that my own success may be fleeting or difficult to achieve.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CIAN CIARAN, DAFYDD IEUAN, GRUFF RHYS, GUTO PRYCE, HUW BUNFORD

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