Lyrics
Way down south there's a clear stream running
Describes a clear stream in the southern region.
In the night I feel my heart turning
Expresses a feeling of emotional turmoil during the night.
I'm feeling some day I'd like to come
Expresses a desire to return someday.
Back to the place I started from
Reflects a wish to go back to the starting point.
Take it home
Emphasizes the theme of bringing something back home.
Country night with the stars above me
Depicts a tranquil country night with stars.
Way down there with the ones who love me
Expresses a connection with loved ones in the southern region.
Mother, sister, father, son
Lists family members: mother, sister, father, son.
They mean more than anyone
Highlights the importance of family over anyone else.
Take it home
Reiterates the theme of bringing something back home.
Fall winds blow and the red leaves falling
Describes the fall season with wind and falling leaves.
Don't know there's a voice keeps calling
Unknown voice beckoning or guiding the speaker.
Saying, you have found your song
Suggests the speaker has found their purpose or calling.
You've been gone so long
Expresses a sense of longing after being away for a while.
Take it home
Reiterates the theme of bringing something back home.
Seems my life is a long road winding
Describes life as a long, winding road.
Gone so far but the ties are binding
Despite the distance, there are strong ties connecting.
I'll pack up my bags and fly away
Expresses a decision to leave for a better future.
To a far better day
Anticipation of a brighter future in a faraway place.
Take it home
Reiterates the theme of bringing something back home.
Don't know why I was made to wander
Expresses confusion about the purpose of wandering.
I've seen the light, lord I've felt the thunder
References experiencing enlightenment and powerful moments.
Someday I'll go home again
Expresses a hope to return home in the future.
And I know they'll take me in
Confidence in being accepted upon returning home.
Take it home
Reiterates the theme of bringing something back home.
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