Country Star
Journey of a Country Star's Heartache
Lyrics
She opened up the letter from Nashville Tennessee
Receiving a letter from Nashville, Tennessee
He said hon they like my music the songs I wrote for you and me
The partner's music is appreciated, mentioning songs written for both
The boys and me just cut a record and it could hit the charts before too long
Recording made with the band, anticipating chart success
So it's gonna be a while till I can come back home
Expectation of a prolonged absence due to career commitments
Yes I'm gonna be a country star and everyone will know my name
Aspiring to be a renowned country music artist
Oh you know I love those bright lights when I step on stage to sing
Excitement for performing on stage under bright lights
I'll be travlin' round the country with a big bus and a band
Envisioning touring with a band and traveling the country
So just keep the homefires burnin' while I'm gone
Request to maintain home life while away
And I'll get home when I can
Promise to return when possible
She said hon I hear your record oh they play it everyday
Confirmation of the partner's successful music playing regularly
And everybody really likes it so I guess your on your way
Acknowledgment of the partner's potential career success
But darling please remember we all need you here at home
Emphasizing the importance of the partner's presence at home
And the kids all miss their daddy so don't be gone too long
Concern for missing the partner due to his absence
Yes I know that your a country star and everybody knows your name
Acknowledgment of the partner's rising fame
And I know you love those bright lights when you step on stage to sing
Understanding the partner's enjoyment of performing on stage
Just remember we all love you and don't get blinded by the light
Cautioning against losing sight of family amidst fame
We'll just keep the homefires burnin' while you're gone
Commitment to maintaining the home situation while the partner is away
You know we pray for you each night
Mentioning prayers for the partner's well-being
After six long months of goin' I guess the road just finally took its toll
Feeling the toll of extended time away from home
Cause his songs has lost all meaning and he felt so all alone
Emotional detachment from the meaning of his music
Then one night in Jackson he went out on stage to play
Performing in Jackson, reflecting on a pivotal moment
And the crowd stared at disbelief at the words he had to say
Surprising the audience with a change in sentiment
I don't want to be a country star it ain't the way I thought it'd be
Expressing disillusionment with the desired country music fame
Well it took me such a long time to know that it ain't the life for me
Realization that the country star life isn't fulfilling
Cause the days can get so lonely and the nights can get so long
Loneliness experienced during days and nights on the road
Lord I think it's about time this country star went home
Desire to return home, feeling disconnected from fame
Yes I think that it's about time this country boy went home
Decision to leave the country star life behind
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