Home And A Hometown
Embracing Roots and Roads: Home And A Hometown
Lyrics
There ain't nothing like waking up too early at my mom's house
Expressing the unique comfort of waking up early at the singer's mother's house.
'Cause every wall's paper thin and my family talks too loud
Describing the close quarters of the house and the loudness of family interactions.
But I do the same, it's just how we're raised
Acknowledging that the singer shares the same talkative nature as their family due to upbringing.
But I feel just as right across state lines in my downtown apartment
Feeling equally at home in a downtown apartment across state lines, despite financial challenges.
I can barely afford the concrete floors and the limited parking
Highlighting the financial struggles related to the apartment but expressing contentment.
But I can't see myself anywhere else
Affirming the singer's strong sense of belonging to the downtown apartment despite challenges.
'Cause I got highway and I got a back road
List of possessions or aspects, including a highway, back road, and a balance between a fast-paced and slow life.
I got a fast paced life and place I go to move slow
Describing the contrasting elements of the singer's lifestyle.
One I wanna make it, one I wanna make proud
Expressing the desire to succeed and make someone proud, referencing conflicting goals.
No matter which one I'm leavin' I still wanna turn around
Despite leaving one place, the singer wishes to turn around, indicating emotional attachment.
'Cause I got a home and I got a hometown
Emphasizing the possession of both a home and a hometown, suggesting a dual sense of belonging.
There ain't nothing like 4th of July, parade full of tractors
Evoking the familiarity and joy associated with a small-town 4th of July celebration.
The candy thrown, faces I know, head to the lake after
Detailing post-parade traditions, such as heading to the lake after candy-filled festivities.
Same firework show that I've always known
Highlighting the continuity of the singer's experiences through recurring fireworks shows.
Head back to Monday night, half price wine at Barcelona
Referencing a specific Monday night tradition involving half-price wine at Barcelona.
Always meetin' him and our best friends don't order 'cause they know us
Noting the familiarity of the singer and their friends to the extent that orders are predictable.
200 miles apart don't feel that far
Despite physical distance, the emotional connection between friends remains strong.
'Cause I got highway and I got a back road
Reiteration of possessions or elements, emphasizing the combination of highway and back road.
I got a fast paced life and place I go to move slow
Reaffirmation of the contrasting elements in the singer's life.
One I wanna make it, one I wanna make proud
Reiterating the conflicting desires to achieve success and make loved ones proud.
No matter which one I'm leavin' I still wanna turn around
Expressing the emotional challenge of leaving a place, yet the inclination to look back.
'Cause I got a home and I got a hometown
Restating the possession of both a home and a hometown, emphasizing dual belonging.
200 miles apart don't feel that far
Reemphasizing the strength of emotional connection despite physical separation.
'Cause I got highway and I got a back road
Reiteration of possessions or aspects, including highway and back road.
I got a fast paced life and place I go to move slow
Reaffirmation of the contrasting elements in the singer's lifestyle.
One I wanna make it, one I wanna make proud
Reiterating the conflicting desires to succeed and make loved ones proud.
No matter which one I'm leavin' I still wanna turn around
Expressing the emotional challenge of leaving a place, yet the inclination to turn around.
'Cause I got a home and I got a hometown
Restating the possession of both a home and a hometown, underscoring dual belonging.
Oh yeah, I got a home and I got a hometown
Affirming the possession of both a home and a hometown as a conclusive statement.
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