Homesick
Train Train Lyrics
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You left for something that ain't real
So you think a couple of familiar faces
Is gonna turn it all around
You wanna be where they still pump your gas for you
Where they remember your name
They think that you are some beauty queen
Or somethin' better
Ain't it good to think about the weather
Doesn't seem to be time for that no more
It's hard to hear when you're busy sayin' what you want said
Well what you want said, it ain't clear
You wanna be where they still open doors for you
It's not hard for them to remember you at all
They light your cigarette and tell their friends
You used to love them
Where they remember your name
More forgiveness
More time away from feelin' like you do today
More forgiveness
More time away from feelin' this way
It's easy when you laugh, reminds you of you
It's easy when it's easy, it still ain't easy at all
So you're tired of wakin' up on empty
You left for something that ain't right, ain't right
You wanna be where they still pump your gas for you
Where they remember your name
They think that you are some beauty queen
Or somethin' better
Where they remember your name
More forgiveness
More time away from feelin' like you do today
More forgiveness
More time away from feelin' this way
The lyrics of Train Train's "Homesick" communicate a sense of longing for a simpler time and place. The singer is tired of feeling empty and dissatisfied with their current situation, and they yearn for the familiarity and warmth of a place where people remember their name and treat them with kindness. The lines "You left for something that ain't real" suggest that the singer has embarked on a journey or pursuit that has ultimately left them unfulfilled.
The chorus of the song, with its repetition of the phrases "More forgiveness/More time away from feelin' like you do today" reinforces the idea that the singer is seeking some kind of release or escape from their current state of mind. The reference to laughter as something that reminds the singer of themselves suggests a hazy nostalgia for a time when things were lighter and simpler.
Overall, the song conveys a bittersweet mix of longing and regret, along with a desire for redemption and a return to something that feels true and authentic.
Line by Line Meaning
So your tired of wakin' up on empty
You're exhausted from constantly feeling unfulfilled and unsatisfied.
You left for something that ain't real
You left your current situation in hopes of finding something better, but it turned out to be an illusion.
So you think a couple of familiar faces
You believe that being around people who know you will make everything feel more familiar and comfortable.
Is gonna turn it all around
You believe that reconnecting with familiar faces will magically fix all of your problems.
You wanna be where they still pump your gas for you
You long for a place where people still provide personalized service and remember you as an individual.
Where they remember your name
You crave the feeling of being recognized and remembered by others.
Ain't it good to think about the weather
It's nice to have simple, trivial things to think about instead of overwhelming emotions and problems.
Doesn't seem to be time for that no more
Life has become too complicated and busy to take notice of the small things like the weather.
It's hard to hear when you're busy sayin' what you want said
It's difficult to listen and understand others when you're too focused on expressing your own thoughts and opinions.
Well what you want said, it ain't clear
You're having trouble clarifying and communicating what it is that you want to others.
You wanna be where they still open doors for you
You desire a place where people are courteous and chivalrous, going out of their way to make you feel special.
It's not hard for them to remember you at all
People in this place have no trouble remembering who you are, as you are a standout individual to them.
They light your cigarette and tell their friends
People in this place are so familiar with you that they perform small, thoughtful gestures like lighting your cigarette for you and proudly showing you off to their peers.
You used to love them
You once had a deep affection for the people in this place and the way they made you feel.
More forgiveness
You're seeking more forgiveness from others and yourself for past mistakes and regrets.
More time away from feelin' like you do today
You need more time and space to get away from the negative emotions and thoughts you're experiencing in your current situation.
It's easy when you laugh, reminds you of you
It's cathartic and comforting to laugh and be happy, as this reminds you of the better, more carefree version of yourself.
It's easy when it's easy, it still ain't easy at all
Even when things seem simple and straightforward, life is never easy and always comes with its own set of challenges and complexities.
You left for something that ain't right, ain't right
You know deep down that the path you took was not the right one for you and is not leading you to where you ultimately want to be.
More forgiveness
You're still seeking more forgiveness for past mistakes and regrets.
More time away from feelin' like you do today
You still need more time and space to get away from the negative emotions and thoughts you're experiencing in your current situation.
Where they remember your name
You still crave the feeling of being recognized and remembered by others.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAT MONAHAN, ROBERT HOTCHKISS, ROBERT S HOTCHKISS
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