The song "Hotel Lullaby" by Cassandra Jenkins seems to depict a sense of loneliness and longing for connection in a relationship. The lyrics convey the narrator feeling alone despite being with someone. The line "No one's home in a hotel lullaby" suggests an emptiness or lack of emotional presence. The narrator wonders what keeps them awake, and the answer is revealed to be the sound of their partner sleeping beside them. This may imply a feeling of disconnect or a longing for deeper intimacy. The next lines, "No matter how you knock on the ocean, The ocean's just waves," suggest that no matter how much effort is made to reach out, to connect, or to seek answers, it may only result in temporary or superficial responses. The word "waves" might refer to the passing moments or instances of connection that do not indicate a lasting presence or true understanding. The line, "You are nothing, but waves and I break," implies that the narrator feels overwhelmed by these fleeting connections or moments of closeness, as they ultimately lead to disappointment or feelings of being broken. The repetition of the line, "No matter how you enter the ocean, The ocean still says no one's home," reinforces the feeling of emptiness and a lack of true connection. The phrase "no one is home" suggests that despite being physically present with their partner, the narrator still feels emotionally distant or alone. Overall, "Hotel Lullaby" explores themes of loneliness, longing, and the struggle to find meaningful connections in a seemingly transient and superficial world.
