Homesick
The Vines
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I left my home I left my home yeah, yeah Where I should go Where I should go yeah, yeah Nothin's gonna save you Nothin's gonna save you out there Went on my own Went on my own yeah, yeah Without my phone Without my phone yeah, yeah Nothin's gonna save you Nothin's gonna save you out there Nothin's gonna save you Nothin's gonna save you or give I can see the leaves of golden glisten in the sun Making time for everyone is what I should have done. Blue and green with eyes between are acting all the same You and me are never free until we're cast away But it really doesn't matter couldn't change it if I tried Though it really doesn't matter I'll do it till I get it right Nothing going to save you Nothings going to save you out there Nothings going to save you Nothings going to save you out there
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Homesick" is considered as Alternative Rock, displaying the Vines' signature blend of garage rock and punk influences.
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Album ReleaseThis song is a part of the Vines' debut album "Highly Evolved" which was released on July 14, 2002.
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Song Ranking"Homesick" did not chart as a single, but its parent album "Highly Evolved" was a commercial success, peaking at #11 on the US Billboard 200 chart and #5 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Album Reception"Highly Evolved," the album featuring "Homesick", was critically acclaimed, earning a 4-star rating from Rolling Stone magazine.
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Songwriting Credits"Homesick" is written by Craig Nicholls, the Vines' frontman and primary songwriter.
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Music StyleThe Vines' music, including songs like "Homesick", is often compared to 1960s and 1970s rock and roll, particularly bands like The Beatles and The Stooges.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics speak to feelings of longing and a desire to return home—a common theme in rock music.
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Live PerformancesThe song "Homesick" has been performed in some of their live shows, often resonating well with fans for its emotionally charged vocals and relatable lyrics.
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Recording ProcessRecording for the album "Highly Evolved" took place in Los Angeles with producer Rob Schnapf, known for working with acclaimed artists like Beck and Elliott Smith.
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Music VideoUnlike some of The Vines' other tracks, "Homesick" doesn't have a music video.
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InfluencesThe Vines, including their song "Homesick", are often labelled as part of the garage rock revival movement in the early 2000s, along with bands like The Strokes, The Hives, and The White Stripes.
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Musical ElementsThe song "Homesick" features characteristic elements of The Vines' sound, including raw guitar riffs, forceful drumming, and Craig Nicholls' distinctive vocals.
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