The song "Homing" by Liz Berry is about the speaker's admiration and appreciation for their partner's accent and heritage. The partner had been suppressing their native accent due to societal pressure and the influence of formal education, but the speaker longs to hear and preserve it. The speaker describes the accent as thick and full of unique words and sounds that represent the partner's working-class background. When clearing out their partner's house, the speaker comes across a box containing the lost words and expressions of their partner's accent. The speaker wishes to take in and embody these words, wanting to fully understand and connect with their partner's roots. They see the accent and its associated memories as something to be cherished and celebrated. The title "Homing" suggests a longing or desire to return to one's origins or roots, and the speaker wants to embrace and honor their partner's heritage by incorporating it into their own identity. Ultimately, the song is a tribute to the beauty and richness of accents and how they can shape our sense of self and belonging.
