Take Me Home
Journey of the Heart: Charley Pride's Take Me Home
Lyrics
Well I've been from Boston to LA seen Boulder Dam and Frisco Bay
Expressing extensive travel experience from Boston to LA, including notable landmarks like Boulder Dam and Frisco Bay.
Into New York City and Washington
Further detailing travels, having been to New York City and Washington.
Seen Montreal and Saskatchewan and Rhode Island
Enumerating additional places visited, such as Montreal, Saskatchewan, and Rhode Island.
And I've worked in three all night service stations and drove a truck
Reflecting on varied work experiences, including working at three all-night service stations and driving a truck.
Take me home my heart is heavy and my feet are sore
Expressing a desire to return home due to emotional burden and physical exhaustion.
Take me home I don't want to roam no more
Reiterating the longing for home and a reluctance to continue wandering.
Well I slept all night in a water trough
Recalling a challenging experience of sleeping in a water trough.
Had the flu and the croup and the whoopin' cough
Listing various illnesses, including the flu, croup, and whooping cough, suggesting a history of adversity.
Had the mumps and the measles and the seven years itch
Mentioning additional health challenges like mumps, measles, and the seven years itch.
And I can't count the times that I've had a cold and sore throat
Highlighting frequent occurrences of colds and sore throats, emphasizing the physical toll of the journey.
Not to mention all the times that I've cut my fingers on a sardine can
Adding to the hardships, recounting instances of cutting fingers on a sardine can.
Take me home
Reiteration of the plea to be taken home, emphasizing the weariness and desire for comfort.
Well I can just see 'em all now just a gatherin' round
Imagining a scene of gathering around the family supper table as the sun sets.
Mama's supper table when the sun goes down
Describing the anticipation of being with family during meals, specifically mentioning Mama's supper table.
And my good old pappy when the blessing is said
Depicting a familial setting where the father, referred to as "pappy," is participating in the blessing before meals.
Fillin' up his plate with black eyed peas and side meat
Detailing the traditional meal with items like black-eyed peas and side meat.
And a great big hunk of my dear sweet mama's hot buttered cornbread
Further describing the family meal, including a reference to Mama's hot buttered cornbread.
Take me home
Reiteration of the plea to be taken home, emphasizing the longing for the warmth and familiarity of family.
Take me home
Final plea to be taken home, reemphasizing the desire to return to a place of comfort and belonging.
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