The message in “Hermit” is one of self-acceptance. This is in direct contrast to earlier songs on Stolen Peaches, where NOVAA mentions how she craves the presence of others. In “Hermit”, NOVAA explains that she only needs herself to feel “at home.”
The track is full of electronic synth vibes alongs...
[Verse 1]
Lying in my bed
I watched the flowers
Growing in my head
I hear the knocking on my forehead
They wanna grow out
They wanna grow out
Out my boring body
[Verse 2]
Sittin' on the floor
I watched the needles
Puncture in the wood
I guess I need them
All the things that hurt
Cure your body
This is not just dirt
This is my whole
[Verse 3]
Standin' here and lying
They're selling feelings
Each one is too tired
I cannot breathe in
Everything I wear
Is just illusion
They're hanging in my closet
And slowly getting dust
[Verse 4]
This rubbish is good
This rubbish is precious
This rubbish is golden underneath
But nobody sees
'Cause everyone fears it
[Chorus]
This is not just dirt
This is not just dirt
This is not just dirt
This is not just dirt
This is my whole
[Verse 5]
I don't wanna tell you
What it feels like
To be on your own
'Cause I would life if
I said I feel bad
When I'm all alone
When I'm all alone
I am at home