The song "Like Home" by Great Good Fine OK conveys a sense of longing and nostalgia for a past relationship. The lyrics explore the feelings of missing someone and the desire to go back and fix past mistakes. The song begins with the repetitive question of how many times the narrator can express their longing for the person they miss. They question how many sleepless nights they have to endure before resolving the issue. The narrator expresses their wish to realign their lives and go back in time to mend their relationship and reconcile. They envision themselves coming back to the person they miss in their mind. The lyrics mention that every time it rains, the absence of the person feels even more prolonged. It becomes harder for the narrator to be away and to sleep alone. They also mention that hearing a particular song reminds them of how long it has been since they last saw or heard from the person. As they move further away from the person, they begin to feel like home. The repeated lines of "the more you feel like home" highlight the growing significance and importance of this person in their life. In the second verse, the narrator reflects on a romantic moment they shared with the person in a candlelit bedroom. They confess that they couldn't see how valuable their relationship was until they left. They express the same desire to rewind time and go back to the moments they shared. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the narrator's yearning and longing for the person they miss. They mention closing their eyes and getting closer to the person in their imagination. They believe that the person will not remain broken and will be shining like the stars in the sky. Tears pass, indicating the emotional pain the narrator endures, but they are certain that they can't endure it any longer. The chorus is repeated once again, underscoring the narrator's ongoing struggle with the distance between them and the person they miss. The song concludes with the line expressing that the person feels like home, indicating the deep emotional connection they still have with them. Overall, "Like Home" captures the sentiment of missing someone deeply and longing for a reconnection. The lyrics portray a sense of regret for past actions and a strong desire to fix the relationship and make it feel like home again.
