You Blew It! were an emo band from Orlando, FL. Their sound draws heavily f… Read Full Bio ↴You Blew It! were an emo band from Orlando, FL. Their sound draws heavily from the midwest/Chicago sound of bands such as Cap'n Jazz, American Football, and Braid. On April 24th, 2012 the band released their debut LP, Grow Up, Dude. Following a series of rave reviews and snappy one-liners, the band embarked on the first of many tours that included performances at FEST. Nearly two years and a couple members later, the Blew Its released their follow-up record, Keep Doing What You're Doing.

Their EP is available for choose-your-price download from the band's bandcamp. Myspace is SO 2005.

Huzzah.

Pinball House
You Blew It! Lyrics

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I was home, incomplete though
I wouldn't let you help so I never saw in you
What you saw in me all along

I left here driving straight from Baptist
I stopped when I found friends again.

I was home, incomplete though.

I wouldn't let you help so I never saw in you
What you saw in me all along

We wanted out of this town.
We made our way through state lines
And ended up alone on the road,
So complete though,
Searching for something we thought we'd never find
I found home
I found home

I was home, incomplete though.

I wouldn't let you help so I never saw in you
What you saw in me all along

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of You Blew It!'s Pinball House seem to be recounting the singer's journey of coming back to a place that, at one point, felt like home but somehow lost its meaning, and finding what they were searching for by seeking out new experiences and perspectives outside of that place. The singer seems to be reflecting on their past reluctance to accept help, which may have hindered them from seeing the good that was already around them. This change in perspective is brought about by a journey away from their comfort zone, in which they met new people and (presumably) discovered new things about themselves.

The repetition of "I was home, incomplete though" suggests a feeling of longing for a sense of belonging, while also acknowledging that something was missing. The line "we wanted out of this town" indicates a desire for something more, a restlessness that prompted the singer to go on a journey of self-discovery. The final lines "I found home / I found home" suggest that the journey led them back to a place of comfort, but this time with a newfound appreciation for what was previously overlooked.

Overall, the lyrics of Pinball House touch on themes of self-discovery and personal growth, as well as the importance of seeking out new experiences and perspectives.

Line by Line Meaning

I was home, incomplete though
Despite being in a familiar place, I felt like something was missing from my life

I wouldn't let you help so I never saw in you
I was too stubborn to accept help from those around me, so I never truly saw the good in them

What you saw in me all along
Others saw potential in me that I couldn't see in myself at the time

I left here driving straight from Baptist
I left a place of strict beliefs and traditions and headed towards a new path

I stopped when I found friends again
I found comfort and belonging in the company of friends that I had missed

We wanted out of this town
We felt trapped and longed for a change of scenery

We made our way through state lines
We traveled far and wide in search of something new and exciting

And ended up alone on the road
Despite being together, we were faced with isolating moments on our journey

So complete though
Despite the hardships, the journey helped me feel more whole

Searching for something we thought we'd never find
We were on a mission to find something that we believed was impossible to come by

I found home
Ultimately, I found a sense of belonging and contentment in the aftermath of my journey