The lyrics of Jebediah's song "Leaving Home" depict the experience of feeling out of place and wanting to escape from a negative environment. In the first verse, the narrator reflects on being laughed at and criticized by their friends. They feel lost for words when others express their negative opinions. However, despite feeling as though they can't keep up with the expectations and trends, they notice that everyone eventually reconciles. The narrator then questions if their feelings of contentment are influenced by something they've consumed, as they suddenly feel great. They wonder if this change will make others like them now. The chorus emphasizes the decision to leave home behind. The narrator mentions that life has never been good to them, but they can sense the freshness of the morning air as they embark on their journey. They believe that working it out and leaving home is the way to a better life. In the second verse, the narrator overhears people laughing and acting differently when they are alone. It leads to an argument, reminding the narrator of their own moments of being a loser. Despite this, they choose to smile at everything, questioning if this behavior will make others like them now. The chorus is repeated, reinforcing the desire to leave home and find a better life. In the final verse, the narrator expresses hope that they will like the life they find once they leave everything behind. They have made up their mind and are determined to go and leave home. Overall, the song "Leaving Home" portrays the longing to escape a negative environment where the narrator feels out of place and hopes for a better life outside of their current circumstances.
