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[Intro]
Just feeling or humming, setting a sad, reflective mood.

[Verse 1]
He talks about losing the people he looked up to at a young age and feeling the emptiness it leaves. He reflects on his struggles with addiction starting at seventeen, sleepless nights, and fights with his dad that left him hurt physically and emotionally. He feels broken and incomplete, carrying the pain of his past and the mistakes he made, while still trying to cope with life and the ghosts of memories that haunt him.

[Chorus]
He wants to return home because it’s the only place he feels some comfort and less alone. He admits he uses substances to deal with growing pains and keep from going crazy. He wishes he never left at times, but he also knows staying wouldn’t fix anything. Every time he goes back, things feel different, showing that home is comforting but also complicated, sweet and painful at the same time.

[Verse 2]
He shares that he has lost most of his family and doesn’t show much emotion because he feels disconnected. Even though he says he’s fine, he’s actually still hurting deeply. He’s tried using drügs to numb the pain, but they don’t really help and sometimes make things worse. He struggles with the weight of loss and emptiness, feeling isolated despite trying to cope with his emotions and past trauma.

[Chorus]
He again expresses the pull of home as a place of comfort, where he can feel less alone. He admits he relies on ways to cope with his struggles, even if imperfect, to keep his mind from breaking. He sometimes regrets leaving but knows staying wouldn’t have made him happy. Each return reminds him of changes, showing home is familiar but always shifting, both comforting and painful.

[Interlude: Casie Baker & mgk]
He talks with his dad, showing a casual, loving side of their relationship. Even with distance and busy schedules, they try to stay connected. The conversation is simple and sweet, with small gestures like bringing cupcakes to his dad’s class. It highlights family bonds and normal moments of love, showing warmth amid the sadness and struggles he’s shared earlier.

[Bridge]
He reassures someone, likely a family member, that he’s present and here for them. It emphasizes connection, care, and comfort. Home feels welcoming and safe in these moments, offering a brief escape from the emotional struggles he faces outside, reminding him that even bittersweet places can hold love and support.

[Outro: Casie Baker, mgk]
They share love and missing each other, ending with warmth and emotional closeness.