Apple Pie
Lizzy McAlpine Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Some days I′m lonely
And some days I'm not
Some days I am only
A little bit sad, not a lot

How do you
How do you make a home?
What to do

′Cause I never stay too long

Every house looks the same
In my dreams
Every house feels like home
For a couple weeks
I been runnin' 'round
Try′na find a place where I can breathe
But me oh my
I found you
Under an april sky
And you feel like
City life, apple pie baked just right
Home is wherever you are tonight

Some days I feel empty
Some days feel home
Some day we can be in the same city
Some day we′ll be grown and i'll be fine
With packing up, cardboard boxes filled and sad farewells
And I′ll be fine we'll pack a bag
As long as I say goodbye to you as well

′Cause every house looks the same
In my dreams
Every house feels like home
For a couple weeks
I been runnin' ′round
Try'na find a place where I can breathe
But me oh my
I found you
Under an april sky
And you feel like
City life, apple pie baked just right
Home is wherever you are tonight

Let's rent a place
Two rooms with windows facing
Buildings and fire escapes
Might be no AC
A little bit cramped
But see I′m with you, it′s okay

Me oh my
I found you under an april sky
And you feel like

City life, apple pie baked just right
Home is wherever you are tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lizzy McAlpine's song "Apple Pie" express the desire for a stable and permanent home, while also acknowledging the challenges of finding that sense of belonging. In the first verse, the singer reflects on the fluctuating nature of their emotional state – some days they feel lonely and sad, while other days they are content. The pre-chorus then poses the question of how to create a home, particularly for someone who is always on the move. The chorus offers a solution: the person they have found (presumably a romantic partner) is the source of comfort and familiarity that they need to feel settled. The bridge furthers this idea by suggesting that the physical space of a home is less important than the presence of the one they love.

The second verse continues to explore the challenges of transience, with the singer describing the process of packing up their belongings and saying goodbye to people they care about. However, the chorus reaffirms that the love they share with their partner is what makes them feel at home. The final section of the song offers a specific vision of what that home could look like, with the singer proposing they rent a small apartment with a view of the city. It's clear that the singer is aware of the limitations of this living situation, but they are willing to make it work because being with their partner is what makes it feel like home.

Line by Line Meaning

Some days I′m lonely
I experience periods of solitude and isolation

And some days I'm not
Other times, I feel connected to those around me

Some days I am only
On occasion, I experience fleeting moments of

A little bit sad, not a lot
mild unhappiness that does not last

How do you
What is the process to

How do you make a home?
create a sense of belonging and comfort?

What to do
How do I proceed

′Cause I never stay too long
since I move often and do not stay in one place for very long.

Every house looks the same
In my dreams, I see uniform dwelling places

In my dreams
when I am asleep and visualizing internally

Every house feels like home
no matter where I am, I feel at ease for a short duration

For a couple weeks
but only for a temporary duration

I been runnin' 'round
I have been traveling often and persistently

Try′na find a place where I can breathe
looking for a region where I am happy and my life is not suffocating

But me oh my
However,

I found you
I encountered you

Under an april sky
During the month of April beneath the firmament

And you feel like
you remind me of

City life, apple pie baked just right
The busy and exciting life of urban areas, a perfectly prepared apple pie

Home is wherever you are tonight
The place where we are together tonight feels like a home to me

Some days I feel empty
I sometimes feel devoid of emotions and ambition

Some days feel home
On other occasions, I feel like I belong in a particular setting

Some day we can be in the same city
At some point in the future, we may dwell in the same location

Some day we′ll be grown and i'll be fine
We will mature one day, and I will no longer worry

With packing up, cardboard boxes filled and sad farewells
Amid the process of preparing to leave via containers full of possessions and tearful goodbyes

And I′ll be fine we'll pack a bag
I will manage, and we shall prepare luggage

As long as I say goodbye to you as well
On the condition that I bid you a proper farewell, also

Let's rent a place
Allow us to lease an apartment

Two rooms with windows facing
A small space with two chambers and windows that overlook the scenery

Buildings and fire escapes
Other edifices and emergency exits

Might be no AC
Possibly without air conditioning

A little bit cramped
Small but livable

But see I′m with you, it′s okay
However, since I am with you, I am content

Writer(s): Elizabeth Catherine Mcalpine

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