Homecoming
Tony Sly Lyrics


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She met me at the airport with my little baby girls
I mumbled something slurry like I would
As if I'd been around the world
Or just had one too many drinks
I think I slept on the way home and gave them all a kiss
But in a dream I stumbled and I woke up
To the smell of smoke and piss
Or is it this clothes I'm in?
It's all the same when I get back home
I feel I'm somewhere that belongs to us
And in the end when you kiss me
I know that it's more than just trust
I write about these little things that mean so much to me
I feel like such a selfish prick at times like this
I guess that I can be
What can I say, I'm sorry?
It's all the same when I get back home
I feel I'm somewhere that belongs to us




And in the end when you kiss me
I know that it's more than just trust

Overall Meaning

The song "Homecoming" by Tony Sly is a heartfelt expression of the difficulties and joys of returning home after being away. The song opens with Sly being met at the airport by his partner and his two baby girls. He is clearly overwhelmed and tired as he mumbles something incoherent. He describes himself as having been around the world or having had one too many drinks, showing the disorienting effect of travel and distance. He falls asleep on the way home, but wakes up feeling disoriented and unsettled. He is unsure if the smell of smoke and piss is on his clothes, or if it is simply the feeling of being out of place.


Despite the disorientation and uncertainty, Sly finds a sense of belonging when he arrives home. He describes feeling like he is somewhere that belongs to him and his family. When his partner kisses him, he feels a deep sense of trust and connection. Sly acknowledges that he can often be a selfish person, and he apologizes in the song. However, he also recognizes the importance of the little things that mean so much to him, such as being reunited with his family after being away.


Overall, "Homecoming" is a poignant and emotional song that speaks to the complexities of returning home after being away. It captures the disorientation and uncertainty of travel, as well as the deep sense of belonging and connection that can be found when we are reunited with the people we love.


Line by Line Meaning

She met me at the airport with my little baby girls
Upon arriving at the airport, Tony's wife greeted him with their little daughters.


I mumbled something slurry like I would
Tony was in a state of inebriation and spoke incoherently.


As if I'd been around the world
Tony's slurred to make it seem as though he traveled far and wide.


Or just had one too many drinks
It's clear that Tony drank too much alcohol.


I think I slept on the way home and gave them all a kiss
Tony dozed off while they were headed home but planted a kiss on his family upon waking up.


But in a dream I stumbled and I woke up
Tony woke up suddenly, as if startled from a nightmare.


To the smell of smoke and piss
Upon waking up, Tony smelled a foul odor of smoke and urine.


Or is it this clothes I'm in?
Tony's wondering whether the smell is on him or his clothes.


It's all the same when I get back home
Despite the troubles that Tony experiences, there's a sense of belonging that he feels when he's home.


I feel I'm somewhere that belongs to us
Home feels like a place where they belong as a family.


And in the end when you kiss me
The kiss from Tony's partner has a deeper meaning than just a sign of affection.


I know that it's more than just trust
The kiss represents something deeper, beyond just trust.


I write about these little things that mean so much to me
Tony finds meaning in small things that are important to him.


I feel like such a selfish prick at times like this
Tony feels guilty about prioritizing his own needs and wants at times.


I guess that I can be
Tony is admitting his faults and shortcomings.


What can I say, I'm sorry?
Tony is owning up to his mistakes and apologizing for any hurt he may have caused.




Writer(s): tony sly

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Comments from YouTube:

@orygamiofficial3639

a union of some "voice" melodies from his best songs all in one. thank you once again, rip old friend <3

@shuak35

One of my favorite tracks.

@theunsheep

A surging surf song. His melodies always surfed up and down the treble clef 😄💪🏻

@farisrahmadian

It''s always make me sad when read the comment section of Tony's song. It feels like Tony Sly is our real best friend lol

@robk1376

love it love it love it,, rest in peace Tony

@zeroeffects88

Sick of musicians with real talent dying young. RIP Tony.

@TimmCocktail

can't believe he died. RIP Tony!!

@fatpridebelem5358

Rest in Peace Tony!

@andresva

Rest in peace good man!

@n8rm

Rest easy Tony.

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