From the underbelly of Cleveland's blackened music scene rises a brazen gro… Read Full Bio ↴From the underbelly of Cleveland's blackened music scene rises a brazen group of innovators on a quest to crumble the walls of a genre and stimulate a new generation of creative minds. Reggae-rockers, Tropidelic, untie the knots of expectation and sow together hip-hop, funk and ska in a seamless display of unbridled realism, pulling from an amalgamation of influence never before seen in the cold Midwest. The end result is an in-your-face party suited for the laid back festival-goer as much as the aggressive listener or seasoned music enthusiast. Their prowess and allure have landed them on shows and festivals like Warped Tour and Florida Music Festival, as well as with acts as diverse as The Wailers, George Clinton, The Blue Man Group, Pepper, OAR, Badfish, Afroman, Passafire, Ballyhoo and many more. The group has been featured on 96.5 KISS, 92.3 WKRK, 88.9 WSTB, 88.7 WJCU, & 91.3 WAPS. Their music has been used in many films and videos including a video for pro-surfer Holly Beck. Impressionistic and consuming, like a beam of light, Tropidelic rips through the lackluster cave that is today's stale music landscape, planting the flag for a new age of original artists.

"If Bob Marley could've La-Di-Da-Di'd like Slick Rick he would have been perfect to open for Tropidelic. One listener might go skateboarding down the shore way, another might be drinking in a bar while someone else might be sitting in rush hour traffic. They all will enjoy this music along with the umpteen chicks that show up at Tropidelic shows." -Anthony Cirincione (Buzzbin Magazine)

"Swirling together Dub, Ska and Reggae into a dynamic, energetic mix that is also heavy on Modern Rock, Hip Hop and Funk, Tropidelic comes across like the ultimate party band. But there’s a bit more depth going on in Tropidelic’s groove, thanks in part to the sophisticated playing of the musicians and the additives served up on the turntables by Dj Mekadog"
- Mike Breen (MPMF Guide presented by City Beat - Cinncinati)

"Tropidelic is from chilly Cleveland, but as the band’s name implies, this crew traffics in warm, groove-heavy sounds.The results seem ready made for summertime, but it’s also the kind of aural concoction that can transport listeners to a warmer mental climate during the long, cold winter."
- Don Thrasher (Dayton Daily News)

Feels Like Home
Tropidelic Lyrics

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My heart skips a beat when you pull onto my street
I was gone for three weeks but you waited to see me
It's concrete, the love was once deep
I finally found peace, but gave up the key
I never question the direction that the wind blows
Maybe that's a sign that I should let go
Ever since I lost you, I never felt so far from home
I don't want to think about it anymore

When I'm with you girl it feels like home
I'll try my best not to pick up the phone
Lookin' for you at the end of the show
Sorry that you gotta hear this on the radio

Whether we're high on a mountain lifted
Or we're down in the valleys low
Really don't matter the condition
When I'm with you it feels like home

We set out on the open ocean
But it might as well be my front door
Truer words were never spoken
When I'm with you it feels like home

(Feels like home)

I know this is godsend in the room I work the hardest
Livin' out a suitcase, the life of a starving artist
Traveling the globe, following the harvest
cnd when I'm feelin' low, remember home is where the heart is

How can I put this simply
Got rid of the toxicity
Set my intentions mentally
Can't tell what you did for me
I'm really in love with this life, before it was a friend to me
Now I sing every night, when I'm gone I hope they remember me

It ain't enough to thank you all (thank you all)
For making this so memorable (yeah)
Before the final curtain call

Whether we're high on a mountain lifted
Or we're down in the valleys low
Really don't matter the condition
When I'm with you it feels like home

We set out on the open ocean
But it might as well be my front door
Truer words were never spoken
When I'm with you it feels like home

Change comes but support is strong
The only way that we made it for so long
Things change and it once seemed impossible
cs far away as we go it still feels like home

cnd it's all ‘cause the friends turn to family
When you hit the shows like a stampede
cll of us are rare breed, home is where we can be
It's true you make me feel like a champion

When I'm up against a wall
cnd nothing's making sense at all
You're the ones that keep me strong

Whether we're high on a mountain lifted
Or we're down in the valleys low
Really don't matter the condition
When I'm with you it feels like home

We set out on the open ocean
But it might as well be my front door
Truer words were never spoken
When I'm with you it feels like home

(Feels like home)

Overall Meaning

In "Feels Like Home" by Tropidelic, the lyrics describe a deep connection between two people that transcends physical proximity. The singer expresses how their heart skips a beat when the person they love pulls onto their street, even after being away for three weeks. Despite the concrete nature of the love they once shared, the singer acknowledges that they have found peace but have given up the key to that love. They mention their reluctance to question the direction the wind blows, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for not wanting to let go of the relationship. Losing the person they loved has left them feeling far from home, and they express a desire to no longer dwell on it.

The chorus emphasizes the feeling of home that the singer experiences when they are with their loved one. It becomes a sanctuary where they can be themselves and find comfort. The lyrics mention the temptation to pick up the phone, but the singer promises to resist it. They apologize for expressing their feelings on the radio, suggesting that the song might be their way of communicating their emotions indirectly.

The lyrics also reflect on the singer's life as a traveling artist. They acknowledge the challenges and sacrifices that come with their lifestyle, but recognize that they found a sense of home within themselves. They express gratitude for the support they have received from their friends and fans, and how their presence makes them feel like a champion. The song ends by highlighting the strength and unity that comes from their connections with others, emphasizing that no matter how far they go, it still feels like home.

Line by Line Meaning

My heart skips a beat when you pull onto my street
I feel a rush of excitement and joy when you arrive on my street

I was gone for three weeks but you waited to see me
Even though I was away for a long time, you patiently waited to see me

It's concrete, the love was once deep
The love we had was strong and undeniable

I finally found peace, but gave up the key
I have found inner peace, but I had to sacrifice something important

I never question the direction that the wind blows
I trust the path that life takes me, without doubting or questioning it

Maybe that's a sign that I should let go
Perhaps it's a signal that I should release my grip and move on

Ever since I lost you, I never felt so far from home
Since I lost you, I have felt a deep sense of disconnection and longing for home

I don't want to think about it anymore
I no longer want to dwell on these thoughts and emotions

When I'm with you girl it feels like home
Being with you brings me a sense of belonging and comfort, as if I am in my own home

I'll try my best not to pick up the phone
I will make an effort to avoid reaching out to you

Lookin' for you at the end of the show
Searching for you after the performance, hoping to find you

Sorry that you gotta hear this on the radio
Apologies for expressing these feelings through a public medium like the radio

Whether we're high on a mountain lifted
Regardless of being in a state of joy and triumph

Or we're down in the valleys low
Or facing difficult and challenging times

Really don't matter the condition
The circumstances or situation are not significant

When I'm with you it feels like home
Being with you gives me a sense of belonging and familiarity, like being at home

We set out on the open ocean
We embarked on a journey with uncertainty and vastness

But it might as well be my front door
But it feels as comfortable and familiar to me as my own front door

Truer words were never spoken
These words are absolute and genuine

When I'm with you it feels like home
Being with you gives me a sense of belonging and familiarity, like being at home

I know this is godsend in the room I work the hardest
I realize that this is a blessing in disguise in the space where I put in the most effort

Livin' out a suitcase, the life of a starving artist
Living a transient life, always on the move like a struggling artist

Traveling the globe, following the harvest
Exploring the world and seeking experiences, like chasing the yield of a harvest

And when I'm feelin' low, remember home is where the heart is
During times of sadness, I remind myself that home is wherever I feel love and connection

How can I put this simply
How can I express this in a straightforward manner

Got rid of the toxicity
I eliminated the negative and harmful influences from my life

Set my intentions mentally
I established my goals and desires in my mind

Can't tell what you did for me
I cannot fully explain or express what you did for me

I'm really in love with this life, before it was a friend to me
I have a deep affection for my current lifestyle, which was once just a companion to me

Now I sing every night, when I'm gone I hope they remember me
Now I perform and sing every night, and when I am no longer here, I hope to be remembered

It ain't enough to thank you all (thank you all)
Expressing gratitude to all of you is not sufficient

For making this so memorable (yeah)
You have all contributed to creating such lasting and significant memories

Before the final curtain call
Before the end of this chapter or journey

Change comes but support is strong
Although change is inevitable, the support I receive remains unwavering

The only way that we made it for so long
The only reason we have endured for such a long time

Things change and it once seemed impossible
Things have changed, and what seemed impossible in the past is now a reality

As far away as we go it still feels like home
Even as we venture far from familiar surroundings, it still feels like home

And it's all 'cause the friends turn to family
And it's all because the friends we have become like family to me

When you hit the shows like a stampede
When you attend the concerts and events with great enthusiasm and energy

All of us are rare breed, home is where we can be
We are all unique individuals, and together, we create a space where we feel at home

It's true you make me feel like a champion
It's true that being with you makes me feel victorious and triumphant

When I'm up against a wall
When I face a challenging situation or obstacle

And nothing's making sense at all
When everything seems confusing and nonsensical

You're the ones that keep me strong
You are the ones who provide me with strength and resilience

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AARON JEROME SMITH, JAMES FRANCES XAVIER BEGIN, LEIGH SNYDER, MATTHEW COLIN ANDRLE

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