Home and Things
Longing for Home: Bill Anderson's Reflection on Simple Joys
Lyrics
Never thought I'd miss that little old shack where I was born
Expressing surprise at missing the humble shack of birth.
Never thought I'd miss that little hick town
Unexpectedly missing the small rural town.
But then I never thought I'd wander quite this far away
Reflecting on a journey that took an unforeseen distance.
Or my dreams would get turned quite this upside down
Acknowledging a drastic change in life's course.
Home and things are heavy on my mind tonight
Feeling a weight of nostalgia for home and familiar things.
And I'd fly south if only I had wings
Expressing a desire to return home if possible.
This big old world can make you miss the simple life you used to live
Noting the complexity of the world and missing a simpler past.
Oh, what I'd give to just see home and things
Expressing a longing to see home and familiar belongings.
Things like my mama coolin' off her apple pies and the window sill
Recalling specific memories like Mama's apple pies on the windowsill.
And dryin' her washin' on a limb from a hickory tree
Nostalgia for simpler times, like drying laundry on a hickory tree.
Things like my daddy takin' his lunch to work in a paper sack
Memories of father taking lunch to work, expressing pride.
And tellin' all of his buddies how proud he is of me
Highlighting paternal pride shared with friends.
Things like the preacher standin' in the pulpit early on Sunday morning
Depicting the preacher delivering a sermon on Sunday morning.
Preachin' to the sinners and leadin' everybody in a prayer
Describing a community engaged in prayer and spiritual activities.
Oh, the sun was yellow and the grass was green
Recollecting a vivid, idyllic scene with yellow sun and green grass.
And the folks they were warm and friendly
Noting warmth and friendliness of the people.
And your soul could take
Reflecting on the soul's ability to breathe in God's fresh air.
A good deep breath of God's fresh air
Continuing the theme of spiritual well-being and serenity.
Home and things are heavy [unverified]
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Home and things are heavy on my mind tonight
Reiterating the heavy thoughts about home and familiar things.
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