“Breadcrumbs” is the fourth and last single of Jacob’s second EP, Clarity.
In this song Jacob is singing from the perspective an abducted child. It hauntingly depicts the thoughts of home and the hopes of one day being released.
[Verse 1]
I've been away a little while, and it don't make sense to me
Haven't seen you in a little while, and I get a bit lonely
But do you ever wonder, where I went?
Do you ever leave the lights on at 7:30 when I would go to bed?
Do you ever wonder where I've been? for so long
[Chorus]
Mum and Dad, did you ever search for me?
I swear when they think I'm asleep, I hear you on their TV screens
Keep calling out my name, 'cause it helps me see your face
And if I could let you know, I'd let you know, I'm okay
[Verse 2]
I've been gone a little while and I miss you dearly
Blue skies, cold nights
I saw outside and I recognize the trees
But do you ever wonder where I went?
Do you ever leave the lights on at 7:30 when I would go to bed?
Do you ever wonder where I've been? for so long
[Chorus]
Mum and Dad, did you ever search for me?
I swear when they think I'm asleep, I hear you on their TV screens
Keep calling out my name, 'cause it helps me see your face
And if I could let you know, I'd let you know, I'm okay enough
[Bridge]
Maybe if I pray enough
He'll show you where I am
He'll guide your hand and then you'll turn up
Maybe if I talk too much
Maybe if I run amok
They'll get it in their head that I'm not theirs and then they'll give me up
[Outro]
I've been away a little while, it's been a few years i think
And I don't know where you are but I've changed a bit since I was six
Breadcrumbs was written by Jacob Lee.
Breadcrumbs was produced by Loose Stones Studios & Jacob Lee.
Jacob Lee released Breadcrumbs on Fri Mar 10 2017.