Need a Home

Chelou's song 'Need a Home' delves deep into the human need for connection and belonging. The lyrics open with a poignant statement: 'The lady once told me, you don’t need a house, you need a home.' This line sets the tone for the entire song, emphasizing that material possessions are meaningless without emotional connections. The song suggests that true fulfillment comes from relationships with people who genuinely care and understand us. This theme is further explored with the lines, 'You can have it all, but it won’t mean a thing if you don’t belong to someone who knows you, someone who cares.'

The song also touches on the struggles of mental health and the feeling of isolation. The verse, 'You found the end through the barrel of a smoking gun, you thought you had no options, you felt you couldn’t talk to anyone,' paints a vivid picture of despair and loneliness. Chelou highlights the importance of reaching out and not letting the 'lights go out,' urging listeners to resist the negative voices in their heads. The song acknowledges the difficulty of love and the ease of falling into hatred, but it encourages perseverance and kindness.

In the latter part of the song, Chelou reflects on the unexpected kindness from strangers and the importance of giving without expecting anything in return. 'A stranger once offered me kindness, you don’t often come by,' and 'Do what you can, don’t expect nothing back,' are lines that remind us of the power of small acts of kindness. The song concludes with a hopeful message, urging listeners to repair what is broken and to keep the light of hope alive, despite the challenges they may face.