Homesick
kings of convenience Lyrics
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But I can't stop listening to the sound
Of two soft voices blended in perfection
From the reels of this record that I've found
Every day there's a boy in the mirror
Asking me "What are you doing here?"
Finding all my previous motives
Growing increasingly unclear
I've traveled far and I've burned all the bridges
I believed as soon as I hit land
All the other options held before me
Would wither in the light of my plan
So I'll lose some sales and my boss won't be happy
But there's only one thing on my mind
Searching boxes underneath the counter
On a chance that on a tape I'd find
A song for
Someone who needs somewhere
To long for
Homesick
Cause I no longer know
Where home is
In "Homesick," Kings of Convenience explores the theme of homesickness, which is a feeling of longing for home and the comforts associated with one's familiar surroundings. The lyrics reveal the singer's sense of confusion about their life's direction, as they have traveled far from home and burned all bridges behind them. The verses describe the singer's obsession with a particular song, its soft voices blended in perfection, that they play over and over again. This obsession comes at a cost, as they will lose sales and their boss won't be happy, but they are willing to take this risk to continue listening to the song.
The boy in the mirror represents the singer's self-doubt and uncertainty, asking why they are doing what they are doing when their previous motives have become increasingly unclear. The chorus speaks to the feeling of homesickness, as the singer no longer knows where home is. They are searching for a song that can be a surrogate for this feeling, providing a sense of longing for someone who needs somewhere to belong.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of wanting to return to a place that one can identify as home and a longing for connection with others. The repeated motif of the song provides a sense of comfort and familiarity, but ultimately, it cannot replace the sense of longing for a place where one truly belongs.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll lose some sales and my boss won't be happy
Despite potentially losing business and upsetting my employer, I can't help but play this record.
But I can't stop listening to the sound
The beauty of the harmonies in this music is too captivating to ignore.
Of two soft voices blended in perfection
The combination of two gentle voices in perfect sync is stunning.
From the reels of this record that I've found
These beautiful sounds are coming from an unexpected discovery, an old vinyl record.
Every day there's a boy in the mirror
Every day, I see my reflection and question my choices.
Asking me 'What are you doing here?'
I wonder why I'm pursuing this path and if it's truly what I want.
Finding all my previous motives
I'm reevaluating my past intentions and goals.
Growing increasingly unclear
As I reflect, my motivations are becoming more ambiguous.
I've traveled far and I've burned all the bridges
I've journeyed extensively, but in doing so, have left behind a trail of ruined relationships.
I believed as soon as I hit land
I thought that my arrival in a new place would bring clarity and direction.
All the other options held before me
The multiple paths and possibilities once open to me are fading away.
Would wither in the light of my plan
I had thought my ultimate goal would overshadow all other possibilities and make everything else clear.
But there's only one thing on my mind
Despite all my confusion, I'm laser-focused on achieving one thing.
Searching boxes underneath the counter
I'm scouring every corner and hidden area in search of something special.
On a chance that on a tape I'd find
I'm grasping for hope that maybe, just maybe, what I'm looking for is on an old cassette tape.
A song for someone who needs somewhere to long for
I'm searching for a song that will resonate with someone who, like me, is searching for a place to belong and yearning for a home.
Homesick
I'm feeling homesick, a longing for a place that I'm not certain actually exists.
Cause I no longer know where home is
I'm struggling to define what 'home' even means to me anymore, and that uncertainty is making me deeply unhappy.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EIRIK GLAMBEK BOE, ERLEND OTRE OEYE
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