Home for Sale
A Heart's Farewell: Dwight Yoakam's Poignant 'Home for Sale'
Lyrics
Home for sale
Expressing that the home is available for purchase.
That's much too large
Suggesting that the size of the home is excessive.
Too many rooms
Highlighting the abundance of rooms in the house.
Big ole empty yard
Describing a large and empty outdoor space.
Far more space
Comparing the available space to the owner's needs.
Than the owner needs
Emphasizing the surplus of space for the current owner.
Price includes
Indicating that the asking price includes all the memories associated with the home.
All memories
Suggesting the sentimental value attached to the property.
Home for sale
Reiterating that the home is available for purchase.
Restored like new
Stating that the house has been renovated to a like-new condition.
Just a place
Referring to the property as a place where two lives no longer fit.
Two lives outgrew
Implies a change in circumstances or feelings leading to relocation.
A change in heart
Describing a change of heart prompting a move.
Forces move away
Expressing a force compelling the residents to move away.
Would like to keep, oh Lord
Expressing a desire to keep the home but facing the reality of leaving.
But just can't stay
Conveying the difficulty of staying despite the desire.
Listen close and you might hear the sound
Suggesting an auditory illusion that may be misinterpreted as rainfall.
Of what you think is rainfall leaking down
Elaborating on the sound and hinting at emotional leakage.
The roof is fine set aside your fears
Assuring that the physical structure of the house is intact.
It's just a few remaining tears
Explaining that the perceived rainfall sound is residual tears.
Listen close and you might hear the sound
Repeating the theme of potential misinterpretation of sounds.
Of what you think is rainfall leaking down
Reiterating the idea of something leaking, possibly emotions.
Oh the roof is fine set aside your fears
Reassuring the structural integrity of the roof.
It's just a few remaining tears
Emphasizing that the perceived rainfall is just remaining tears.
Home for sale
Restating the availability of the home for sale.
Not all that old
Indicating that the house is relatively new.
A family's dream
Describing a once vibrant family home now dark and cold.
Stands dark and cold
Highlighting the emotional state of the house.
Scenic views
Mentioning scenic views that come with the property.
That go for free
Suggesting that these views are now free due to the absence of love.
Of all the love
Reflecting on the past love associated with the home.
That used to be
Expressing the loss of love that used to fill the house.
Home for sale
Repeating the idea that the home is too large for the current owner.
That's much too large
Reiterating the availability of the house for sale.
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