Homesick (Noah Kahan song)

Homesick is a song by American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan, released on September 13, 2022, as part of his album Stick Season. The song is a folk-pop track characterized by introspective lyrics exploring themes of conflicting emotions towards one's hometown, specifically a simultaneous desire to escape and a deep-seated attachment.

The song’s narrative voice expresses a love-hate relationship with the place where the speaker grew up. It acknowledges the negative aspects and limitations perceived in the hometown, like feeling stuck or yearning for something more. Simultaneously, it recognizes the inherent comfort and familiarity that creates a strong, often subconscious, bond.

"Homesick" resonates with listeners who experience a similar push and pull between leaving their roots and the lingering connection to their origins. The lyrics capture the bittersweet feeling of outgrowing a place while still harboring affection for it. The popularity of "Homesick" contributed to the overall success of Stick Season and helped solidify Noah Kahan's position in the alternative and folk-pop music scene.