Discover the story of the song > Half Return – Adrianne Lenker

The lyrics tell the story of a protagonist who is reminiscing about her past. She describes a scene where there is a lot of shadow and a crow, and then mentions going back to her hometown. She talks about standing in a yard, dressed like a child, and noticing that the lawn is dead. She mentions driving on a toll road and shooting at coins out the car window. The protagonist then talks about someone giving her a nickname and them having tears in their eyes. They mention a swing set and slide, and repeat that the lawn is dead. Overall, the lyrics paint a nostalgic picture of the protagonist's childhood and past experiences.