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Alex: This was written shortly after arriving at college (go Terriers!)  It’s just a simple lyric about coming to terms with everything being different, and missing that comfort level you had of all your friends back home, family, your home, etc. It eventually passes of course. If you are handed lemons you make lemonade, what do you make with L’s?  “Getting out of bed most days” is a nod to Dinosaur Jrs “Thumb”. I loved the line J Mascis wrote because it implies there are some days he doesn’t get out of bed at all!

 

Lost my way out here on the road

Chasing my dreams, dodging my shadows

The city lights don’t let me sleep

A couple of nightcaps for the company I keep

 

Always thought there was a purpose

Now I’m not so sure

Hopeful I’ll find some meaning

Getting out of bed most days

 

I see you there when I’m dreaming

The warmth of the sun on my face

I’ve had enough of these dirty walls

It’s time I come home

 

Life didn’t hand me lemons

It simply handed me L’s

Not much I can work with

Just trying to keep afloat

 

Feeling a bit high and empty

Muster up the strength to try

Looking back to where I came from

I’m dying now to come back home

 

I see you there when I’m dreaming

There’s warmth there and sun

I’ve had enough of this life out here

It’s time I come home