Members: Kaori Okumura - Bass, Vocals; Kyoko Moriya - Guitar; Tamami Okado - Drums.
Home Alone
Yellow Machinegun Lyrics
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from this morning
I'm alone in my house
not gottten angry
if I do anything
watch the TV I want
I'm jumping on my bed
I'm sliding down the handrail
I'm running aroud in my room
I'm scared of nothing
I'm tough guy
I'm scared of nothing
lover of justice
my parents are away
from this morning
I'm alone in my house
not gotten angry
if I do anything
eat as much as want
it's fine day some time ago
the clouds are hiding the sun
it's getting dark in my house
the hallway is silent
as the grave
I'm scared of nothing
I'm tough guy
I'm scared of nothing
lover of justice
the wind is falling
the windows are rattling
wanna go washroom
the alien is coming
The lyrics of Yellow Machinegun's song "Home Alone" explore the experience of being left alone in a house as a child, and the freedom and fear that can come with that situation. The first verse describes the excitement and energy of being alone, as the singer jumps on the bed, slides down the handrail, and runs around the room. The repetition of the line "I'm scared of nothing, I'm tough guy, I'm scared of nothing, lover of justice" suggests that the child is trying to convince themselves that they are not afraid, and that they are a brave hero who can handle anything.
The second verse takes a darker turn, as the daylight fades and the house becomes quiet and eerie. The child is still trying to enjoy their freedom, eating as much as they want, but the atmosphere becomes increasingly ominous. The line "the hallway is silent as the grave" is particularly chilling. The wind and the rattling windows evoke a sense of menace, and the final line "the alien is coming" introduces a note of science fiction that further heightens the tension.
Overall, "Home Alone" captures the contradictory emotions of being a child who is briefly liberated from adult control, but who is also vulnerable and exposed in a way that can be frightening. The lyrics suggest that the child is trying to put on a brave face and convince themselves that they are in control, but the imagery of the darkening house and the approaching alien suggest that they are not as invincible as they might hope.
Line by Line Meaning
my parents are away
My guardians have left the house and are not around me for some time.
from this morning
They have been out of the house since this morning.
I'm alone in my house
The only person present in the house is myself.
not gotten angry
I have not become upset or angry about the situation.
if I do anything
If I choose to behave in a particular manner.
watch the TV I want
I am free to watch any television program of my choosing.
I'm jumping on my bed
I am bouncing up and down on top of my bed.
I'm sliding down the handrail
I am descending the staircase by sliding down the handrail.
I'm kicking my big ball
I am kicking a large ball located within my room.
I'm running around in my room
I am racing through my room, without any worry or fear.
I'm scared of nothing
I am feeling brave and fearless in this setting.
I'm tough guy
I am acting with a sense of strength and resolve.
lover of justice
I am an individual who has a strong sense of fairness and righteousness.
eat as much as want
I have the freedom to consume food in whatever amount I desire.
it's fine day some time ago
It was a good day in the past, but not necessarily today.
the clouds are hiding the sun
The sky is overcast, and the sun's light is hidden by clouds.
it's getting dark in my house
The illumination within my house is diminishing, and it seems more shadowy.
the hallway is silent
There is a sense of calm and absence of noise in the hallway of my house.
as the grave
A comparison to the quiet, solemn atmosphere of a burial site.
the wind is falling
The strength of the wind outside is decreasing.
the windows are rattling
The panes of glass in the windows are shaking or vibrating due to external factors.
wanna go washroom
I desire to use the restroom at this time.
the alien is coming
An imaginary, extraterrestrial creature is purportedly approaching.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: okumura kawori
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