They appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone in October 2002 (the first Australian band to do so since Men at Work in 1983) with the words "Rock is Back: meet the Vines" boldly emblazoned underneath. Referred to as the 'The' bands, The Strokes, The Hives, The White Stripes and The Vines combined "old fashioned punk and adrenaline fuelled riffs" to be ushered in at the beginning of 2002 as the "saviors of rock".
The Vines have been moderately successful in the Australian recording industry, winning an ARIA in 2002 for Breakthrough Artist and receiving nominations for six other awards in as many years. In 2003, their debut album Highly Evolved went double platinum in their home country of Australia, and since then the band has released six albums and a "Best-Of" compilation from their time at Capitol Records.
The band started to record their 5th album in February 2010. The album recording was completely finished in mid March, with mixing taking place in Sydney at the end of March and mastering taking place in early April. The album, "Future Primitve," was released in June 2011.
Discography
Highly Evolved (2002)
Winning Days (2004)
Vision Valley(2006)
Melodia (2008)
Future Primitive (2011)
Wicked Nature (2014)
In Miracle Land (2018)
Homesick
The Vines Lyrics
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Got to get out of here
Feeling good so far
But not sure where it will end
Always the problem isn't it?
I feel as though
I feel a bit homesick
And yet, I'm home
Like I'm homesick
And yet
I'm home
Where's home
I feel a bit home-
(Straight up mess wait)
The lyrics to The Vines' song Homesick seem to revolve around themes of leaving home, striking out on one's own, and the subsequent sense of loss and loneliness that comes with change. The first verse begins with the repetition of "I left my home" and "Where I should go," which conveys a sense of uncertainty and displacement. The lines "Nothin's gonna save you / Nothin's gonna save you out there" suggest a feeling of vulnerability and the fear of being alone in an unfamiliar environment.
The second verse continues this theme with the lines "Went on my own / Without my phone," indicating that the singer has deliberately cut themselves off from familiar connections and technology. This again conveys a sense of risk and uncertainty, and possibly the desire to be alone with one's thoughts. The repeated refrain of "Nothin's gonna save you" reinforces this feeling of isolation and the sense that the singer is entirely responsible for their own survival.
The final lines of the song suggest a sort of resignation to this state of affairs: "But it really doesn't matter couldn't change it if I tried / Though it really doesn't matter / I'll do it till I get it right." This may indicate a determination to succeed despite the difficulties, or a sense that the singer is simply in the midst of a process of self-discovery and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
I left my home
I departed from my dwelling place
I left my home Yeah Yeah
I departed from my dwelling place indeed
Where I should go
A destination beckons me
Where I should go Yeah Yeah
A destination beckons me, definitely
Nothin's gonna save you
No outside force can rescue you
Nothin's gonna save you out there
The outside world can't save you either
Went on my own
I embarked on the journey solo
Went on my own Yeah Yeah
I embarked on the journey solo, by all means
Without my phone
I left my device behind
Without my phone Yeah Yeah
I left my device behind without a doubt
I can see the leaves of golden glisten in the sun
I observe the shine of golden leaves reflecting sunlight
Making time for everyone is what I should have done
Devolving time to people is my should-have-done
Blue and green with eyes between are acting all the same
Blue and green with eyes amidst act alike
You and me are never free until we're cast away
We remain captive until we are expelled from here
But it really doesn't matter couldn't change it if I tried
It's in vain no matter what I try to change
Though it really doesn't matter
Nevertheless, it doesn't make any difference
I'll do it till I get it right
I'll keep on trying until I succeed
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Evan Vines
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I left my home
I left my home Yeah Yeah
Where I should go
Where I should go Yeah Yeah
Nothin's gonna save you
Nothin's gonna save you out there
Went on my own
Went on my own Yeah Yeah
Without my phone
Without my phone Yeah Yeah
Nothin's gonna save you
Nothin's gonna save you out there
Nothin's gonna save you
Nothin's gonna save you or give
I can see the leaves of golden glisten in the sun
Making time for everyone is what I should have done
Blue and green with eyes between are acting all the same
You and me are never free until we're cast away
But it really doesn't matter couldn't change it if I tried
Though it really doesn't matter
I'll do it till I get it right
Aaron Welsh
Band will always have a place in my heart so underrated god bless the Aussies
AllScar
I remember crying so hard to this song when I first heard it. It still makes me cry. This song is timeless. Absolutely beautiful :')
El Bodhisattva
I agree
S.846 S.846
Me too crying now. Glad I’m not alone
Sonora Flora
Some of the most underrated songwriters ever. Been listening since Mtv was alright and never stopped.
Razzger
OMG i remember when i first watched the video for this song i said WOW they're going massive!, surely they deserve a lot more recognition, my fave band ever, Craig Nicholls is the definition of a true artist to me and I will follow every work he keeps making
Tumi Slapz
Your music and crazyness makes my day all the time! You are great therapy! Love u guys! I wish u good vibes at all times. I hope life is treating you very well!!
s y c h o
I love this band💚💚💚
la formica
Found this cd the other day. Bought it back when I was 14. I'm 29 now. I forgot about this. Good music man.
Kendra Ablaza Morales
I bought Highly Evolved when I was 12 and I'm 27 now. Their music still holds up today. I love it