Hometown
Wrender Lyrics
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Walked through some graves
Sun's coming up loud
Had something to say
I'm not finding it funny
It's just a nervous laugh
Seems like the last time
I feel so tall
By what's happened to you
That you were only fifteen
You're near a hundred now
We always talk
About coincidence
You said 'I don't believe in God'
But treat it as a sign
That I was in your hometown
The day before you lost
Half your childhood
But I didn't know you then
And if I could make it OK
You know I would
I give you the bigger half
Cause you need it more
And I wrote a song about you
Before I knew you
And yes it's weird
But it's what I've come to expect
Cause people come like dreams
I can't remember
How to feel something
Until I'm overthinking it
I'll take people as they are
I'll take people as they want to be
I won't relive the time
I was hovering on the stairs
Too scared
I'd be scolded for showing it
But I'll take the best
When you're undressed
Do you miss me less
But I'm trying
To live inside my eyes
I was in your hometown
The day before you lost
Half your childhood
But I didn't know you then
And if I could make it OK
You know I would
But would I have you
At our best
If I could
If you wanted
In "Hometown" by Wrender, the lyrics describe a reflective and emotional journey. The singer begins with a sense of detachment, mentioning how they left after a single drink and walked through graves, perhaps symbolizing the weight of mortality and reminiscence. The rising sun represents a new day beginning, and the singer feels the urge to express something important.
The line "I'm not finding it funny, it's just a nervous laugh" suggests that their emotions are overwhelming and they laugh nervously as a coping mechanism. The mention of feeling tall and hurt by what has happened to someone indicates that they have witnessed this person's pain and are deeply affected by it. The reference to the person being fifteen and now near a hundred emphasizes the passing of time and the impact of experiences on one's life.
The theme of coincidence is explored when the singer recalls conversations they had about it with the person they address. The person claimed not to believe in God but saw the singer's presence in their hometown as a sign. This suggests that they found meaning and connection in unexpected moments. The singer acknowledges that they were there the day before the person lost "half their childhood," indicating a significant loss or event.
Despite not knowing the person at that time, the singer expresses a desire to make everything okay for them if they could. They would willingly give them the "bigger half," symbolizing support and care. The mention of writing a song about the person before even knowing them conveys the singer's intuitive nature, often finding inspiration in people they haven't fully understood.
The lyrics convey a sense of familiarity with strange encounters, as the singer admits that it is weird but something they have come to expect. People come and go like dreams that they can't fully remember, but it's not until they overthink and overanalyze a situation that they begin to feel something deeply.
The singer expresses a willingness to accept people as they are and as they want to be. The mention of a memory where they were scared of showing their true emotions, hovering on the stairs, suggests a fear of vulnerability and judgment. However, they strive to take the best of each person, even in vulnerable moments.
The chorus repeats the idea of the singer being in the person's hometown the day before they experienced a loss, emphasizing the coincidental nature of their connection. They reiterate their desire to make everything okay for the person if they could, questioning whether they would still be together if they could have that power.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hometown" delve into themes of loss, introspection, and the complexities of human connection. The singer grapples with their own feelings and seeks to understand and support the person they address, reflecting on coincidences and the nostalgic power of shared experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Left after one drink
I left quickly after having just one drink
Walked through some graves
I walked through a cemetery
Sun's coming up loud
The sunrise is vibrant and intense
Had something to say
I had something important to express
I'm not finding it funny
I don't find it amusing
It's just a nervous laugh
I'm laughing out of anxiety
Seems like the last time
It feels like the previous occasion
I feel so tall
I feel confident and empowered
I get so hurt
I feel deeply wounded
By what's happened to you
Due to the circumstances you faced
That you were only fifteen
Considering you were just fifteen years old
You're near a hundred now
You are now close to being a hundred years old
We always talk
We frequently discuss
About coincidence
Regarding coincidental events
You said 'I don't believe in God'
You mentioned that you do not have faith in a higher power
But treat it as a sign
But perceive it as a meaningful indication
That I was in your hometown
That I happened to be in your hometown
The day before you lost
On the day preceding your loss
Half your childhood
A significant portion of your early years
But I didn't know you then
However, I didn't have a connection with you during that time
And if I could make it OK
If it were within my power to make everything alright
You know I would
You can be certain that I would do it
I give you the bigger half
I offer you the larger portion
Cause you need it more
Because you require it to a greater extent
And I wrote a song about you
I composed a song that is inspired by you
Before I knew you
Without even knowing you personally
And yes it's weird
Admittedly, it's peculiar
But it's what I've come to expect
However, it aligns with my expectations
Cause people come like dreams
Because people enter my life like fleeting dreams
I can't remember
I cannot recall
How to feel something
How to experience emotions
Until I'm overthinking it
Until I excessively analyze the situation
I'll take people as they are
I will accept people as they truly are
I'll take people as they want to be
I will accept people as they aspire to be
I won't relive the time
I won't revisit the moment
I was hovering on the stairs
When I hesitated anxiously on the staircase
Too scared
Overcome by fear
I'd be scolded for showing it
I would receive reprimands for displaying my emotions
But I'll take the best
However, I'll accept the most positive outcomes
When you're undressed
When you reveal your true self
Do you miss me less
Do you feel less longing for me
But I'm trying
Nevertheless, I am making an effort
To live inside my eyes
To exist within my own perspective
I was in your hometown
I happened to be in your hometown
The day before you lost
On the day preceding your loss
Half your childhood
A significant portion of your early years
But I didn't know you then
However, I didn't have a connection with you during that time
And if I could make it OK
If it were within my power to make everything alright
You know I would
You can be certain that I would do it
But would I have you
However, would I still have your presence
At our best
During our happiest and most fulfilling moments
If I could
If I were capable of doing so
If you wanted
If that is your desire
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Fred Baxter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pama.6410
Beautiful transformation. Love the French Provincial/Coastal look! Hope to see more of that. Love the kitchen window. Think she will need some kind of window treatment when she wants some privacy or draft protection. Maybe a motorized blind that goes up and down?
@mikaceferinasalvador5969
Amazing! My favorite part's the kitchen. Love you Ben and Erin! You guys are incredible!
@maryjanedavidson2804
Oh my goodness, I have never seen a makeover that they have done that I didn't love and this one is no different. How much I would love to have them live closer to me! @Hometown y'all thinking of maybe doing a home*town series in Sioux City IA???
@cherryvaleleatherock6900
THIS, is by far, my FAVORITE Renovation!! I want this kitchen backsplash, the blue shiplap, the kitchen Roman Shades . . . The Entire BEAUTIFUL Renovation. AND THE RECIEPE FOR SURE!!!! ❤❤❤
@Timeless_Properties_CC
this kitchen is absolutely perfect anyway you look at it! Small but so cozy and pretty
@catezaida8081
Wow! I mean....just....WOW! Well done Ben and Erin!
@teresawalker4540
The house is gorgeous. Love Ben and Erin. The client gave up the open concept and the pool for a closed off kitchen and a sprinkler, though. She's lucky she had B&E design it.
@Timeless_Properties_CC
totally worth giving these things up for a kitchen like this!
@aliciashackley5830
I love you kids and what you do. Gorgeous! 🥰
@anna-taniatransylove5762
you could very well tell that the house allready had a lot of charm befor....it looked like an older lady that just gotten out of bed, getting ready for the day....and ones she/it had it s make up/paint on, it looked really pretty...everthing lookes so beautiful and harmonic.