Roundtrip
Tomorrows Bad Seeds Lyrics


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Ready for lift off on this journey far away from this land I no longer love
Mixed emotions got me feeling for a change feeling out of place so...
I had a lover once that stole my heart and I left her in California
Lord these emotions got me feeling out of place
My home’s looking so strange

They got the run way fire kicking’ down the door mat says your welcome home
Pakalolo hula skirts and getting lei’d is what we came here for
Half naked on a peak sleeping in a pill box listening to babies cry
while the warm wind blows a chance to find it nobody knows
with the tourist season ending soon mingling on them corner street with people we know Waikiki B boys in the background breaking
Tomorrows Bad Seeds Ohana family
they got the run way fire kickin’ down the door mat says your welcome home
Pakalolo hula skirts and getting lei’d is what we came here for
And I cant stand no down pressor man trying to take what’s mine
im bound to get what I deserve
sloppy seconds just aint my style
if you spend a little time I'll make it worth your while
I cant stand no down pressor man trying to take what’s mine
bound to get what I deserve




sloppy seconds just aint my style
you spend a little time Ill make it worth your while

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tomorrows Bad Seeds's song "Roundtrip" depict the singer's journey away from home, as they struggle with mixed emotions and feeling out of place. The singer references a past lover in California who stole their heart, indicating that perhaps leaving that person behind may have contributed to their current emotional state. The song also includes a number of references to Hawaii, from the "Pakalolo" (a type of marijuana) to the "hula skirts" and "lei'd" (a Hawaiian tradition of greeting with a garland of flowers).


Through the lyrics, the singer seems to find some measure of solace or escape in their surroundings, including sleeping "half naked on a peak" and "mingling" with people in the streets. However, they also express frustration with those who try to take what is theirs, vowing to get what they deserve and reject "sloppy seconds." In this way, the lyrics may be commenting on the idea of finding oneself through travel, while still acknowledging the realities of discrimination and exploitation that can occur when exploring new places.


Overall, "Roundtrip" is a song that conveys a complex mix of emotions and experiences, touching on themes of love, identity, and the search for meaning in life. Through its vivid imagery and nostalgic references to Hawaii and California, the song invites listeners to take their own journey and explore the world around them.


Line by Line Meaning

Ready for lift off on this journey far away from this land I no longer love
I am prepared to depart on a voyage far from this place that I have lost affection for.


Mixed emotions got me feeling for a change feeling out of place so...
I am experiencing conflicting emotions, desiring change because I feel out of place.


I had a lover once that stole my heart and I left her in California
I was once in a relationship with someone who captured my heart, but I left her in California.


Lord these emotions got me feeling out of place
These emotions are making me feel uncomfortable and disconnected from my surroundings.


My home’s looking so strange
My home appears unfamiliar to me.


They got the run way fire kicking’ down the door mat says your welcome home
The runway is alight with celebration, and the doormat signifies that I am welcome here.


Pakalolo hula skirts and getting lei’d is what we came here for
We arrived here for marijuana, hula skirts, and flower necklaces (lei).


Half naked on a peak sleeping in a pill box listening to babies cry
We are sleeping on a mountaintop, partly clothed, in a former military bunker, while hearing the cries of infants.


While the warm wind blows a chance to find it nobody knows
Though the warm wind blows, nobody knows the opportunity that awaits us.


With the tourist season ending soon mingling on them corner street with people we know Waikiki B boys in the background breaking Tomorrows Bad Seeds Ohana family
As the tourist season ends, we congregate on street corners with acquaintances, watching Waikiki dancers breakdance, and bonding as the family of Tomorrow's Bad Seeds.


And I cant stand no down pressor man trying to take what’s mine
I will not tolerate any oppressive individual who seeks to take what rightfully belongs to me.


Im bound to get what I deserve sloppy seconds just aint my style
I am certain to receive what I am owed, as I have no interest in settling for anything less.


If you spend a little time I'll make it worth your while
If you invest some time, I will offer a worthwhile return on your efforts.




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Daniel Calice

this tune is awesome! thanks for sharing!

greeneyes7377

Amazing

Scott Joseph

so smooth

Riley Ray

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