The band released their debut self-titled album, Young the Giant, on 25 January 2011, which was preceded by a digital-only release in October 2010. The first single, "My Body," reached #5 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, and a second single, "Cough Syrup," reached #3 on the same chart.
Previously, the band was known as The Jakes. They released a 7 song EP, Shake My Hand, in 2008, which including two songs ("Garands" and "Cough Syrup") now on the current self-titled album Young the Giant.
In My Home
Young the Giant Lyrics
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Yeah we sleep in cars
Oh so far from home
Watch the sun go down
On the open road
I've been searching for this
Part of my life
Then the sun will rise
We'll be driving slow
Watch the kids fly by
On their telephones
I've been racing all my life
And now I'm free yeah
Well, I know I was born for this
Every night I dreamt of it
In my home
(Hey hey hey!) In my home
Fast the moon approaches
And with hungry eyes
We'll be lighting torches
We'll be mesmerized
I've been burning for this
Cover of night
When the stars come out
You are stereo
Where we going dear
I know
Well, I know I was born for this
Every night I dreamt of it
In my home
In my home
And we are not lost
We're just searching
We are always, always searching for, home
We'll be going dear
In bright lights
I don't know, I fear
I'm paralyzed
I'm paralyzed
In my home
In my home
And we are not lost
We're just searching
We are always, always searching for, home
Young the Giant's song "In My Home" is an ode to searching for a place of belonging. The song opens with the lyric "Yeah, we sleep in cars, oh so far from home," which suggests that the singer finds comfort in the act of being on the road, even though it can be lonely and tiring. The imagery of watching the sun go down on the open road implies that the singer is searching for something elusive or intangible. Despite feeling lost and unsure of where they're headed, the singer asserts that they were "born for this" and that they've been "searching for this part of [their] life."
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more mystical and poetic. The moon is described as "approaching fast" and the singer says they'll be "lighting torches" and be "mesmerized." The sense of urgency and wonder in these lyrics suggest that the singer is coming closer to their destination, but they're still unsure of what they'll find when they get there. The repeated refrain of "In my home" serves as a reminder that the search for belonging is ongoing and never truly ends.
Overall, "In My Home" is a song that celebrates the journey of searching for a place of belonging while acknowledging that it's not always an easy or straightforward path.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey hey hey!
An energetic and enthusiastic greeting.
Yeah we sleep in cars
We don't have a permanent place to live and so, we sleep in our cars.
Oh so far from home
We are far away from our home and we miss it.
Watch the sun go down
To enjoy the beauty of the sunset.
On the open road
We are driving on the highway with no particular destination in mind.
I've been searching for this
I have been searching for this kind of freedom in my life.
Then the sun will rise
We will continue our journey and see the sunrise in the morning.
We'll be driving slow
We will drive slowly and take our time to enjoy the journey.
Watch the kids fly by
We see the younger generation busy on their phones and we are reminded of how technology has consumed our lives.
On their telephones
The younger generation is spending most of their time on their phones.
I've been racing all my life
I have been living a fast-paced life and now I want to slow down and enjoy the moment.
And now I'm free yeah
Finally, I am free from the rat race of life.
Well, I know I was born for this
I have always felt that this was my calling in life.
Every night I dreamt of it
I have been dreaming of living a life that is free and joyful.
Fast the moon approaches
The moon is rising fast.
And with hungry eyes
We are eagerly waiting for the night to unfold.
We'll be lighting torches
We will light torches to create a mesmerizing atmosphere.
We'll be mesmerized
We will be lost in the moment and totally mesmerized.
I've been burning for this
I have been waiting for this moment for a long time and I am excited about it.
Cover of night
The night sky is covering us like a blanket.
When the stars come out
The stars are shining brightly in the sky.
You are stereo
Everything around us is so vivid and real that it feels like surround sound.
Where we going dear
We don't know where we're going next.
I know
But I am not worried about the destination because I trust the journey.
We'll be going dear
We will keep moving forward no matter what.
In bright lights
We will explore new places and experiences in the city that never sleeps.
I don't know, I fear
I am unsure of what lies ahead and it makes me feel scared.
I'm paralyzed
The fear has left me feeling stuck and paralyzed.
And we are not lost
We are not lost in the literal sense but we are still searching for something that feels like home.
We're just searching
We are constantly searching for that feeling of contentment and belonging.
We are always, always searching for, home
We will keep searching until we find a place that feels like home.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC MATTHEW CANNATA, FRANCOIS PAUL COMTOIS, JACOB JOHN TILLEY, PAYAM REZA DOOSTZADEH, SAMEER GADHIA
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Darryl DeLeon
I remember reading fan comments, complaining that YTG's music would falter because they signed with Fueled by Ramen. "Mind Over Matter" is a fantastic follow-up to the debut. YTG isn't going anywhere.
Christian Dillon
@Slawssson still haven't
Slawssson
still haven't
Alfredo Montiel
Best music and album out there , makes me feel some type of way :) has my fiance and I dancing in the kitchen making food , def. purchasing this :) keep it up
Samurai Clanz777
😭 Aw man I want that so bad can’t wait but for now I’ll just enjoy my youth
SeeJakeRun
Everyone play this song, but watch "Apartment" music video! It fits so well
Samurai Clanz777
Wait have this song playing over the apartment video I’m confused
Rajib Debnath
I'm so glad that i got to listen to their album before i left this plane of existence. it definitely made me feel so so attached to love and life and music. <3
Samurai Clanz777
This song reminds me of having fun with my friends and cousins just riding bikes looking at the the sunset playing with sparklers it was such a wonderful beautiful memory I would always remember it
Jackielyn
This album is good but I must say this has got to be my favorite! I love the message, sound & vibe this song encompasses.