The House That Built Me
Journey of Healing: The House That Shaped Me
Lyrics
I know they say you can't go home again.
Reflects a common belief that revisiting one's past, especially childhood home, might not evoke the same feelings or experiences as before.
I just had to come back one last time.
The singer felt a strong need to return to their childhood home one final time.
Ma'am I know you don't know me from Adam.
The singer acknowledges the homeowner doesn't recognize them.
But these hand prints on the front steps are mine.
The handprints on the steps belong to the singer, symbolizing their history and connection to the house.
Up those stairs, in that little back bedroom
Describes a specific room where significant personal growth occurred.
Is where I did my homework and I learned to play guitar.
Highlights the place where the singer learned important skills, indicating a strong emotional attachment.
And I bet you didn't know, under that live oak
Reveals a sentimental detail about the burial of the singer's beloved pet.
My favorite dog is buried in the yard.
Expresses the hope that returning to this place might heal internal emotional wounds.
I thought if I could touch this place or feel it
Expresses a belief that revisiting the home might help in overcoming personal struggles.
This brokenness inside me might start healing.
Feeling disconnected from oneself while being away from the house.
Out here it's like I'm someone else,
Expresses the desire to rediscover one's true identity by returning to the familiar environment.
I thought that maybe I could find myself
A promise to not overstay, only seeking to take intangible memories.
If I could just come in I swear I'll leave.
The singer promises not to take anything physical from the house.
Won't take nothing but a memory
The house has had a profound impact on shaping the singer's character and life.
From the house that built me.
Reiterates the sentiment of being shaped and influenced by the childhood home.
Mama cut out pictures of houses for years.
Describes the mother's long-standing interest in houses, depicting her dreams and aspirations.
From 'Better Homes and Garden' magazines.
Indicates the efforts made in planning and creating the home.
Plans were drawn, and concrete poured,
Details the hard work put into building the house.
And nail by nail and board by board
Highlights the father's contribution to fulfilling the mother's dreams.
Daddy gave life to mama's dream.
Repeats the belief that revisiting the house could aid in healing personal wounds.
I thought if I could touch this place or feel it
Reiterates the feeling of being disconnected or lost when away from the home.
This brokenness inside me might start healing.
Reflects the hope of rediscovering oneself by returning to familiar surroundings.
Out here it's like I'm someone else,
A pledge to not overstay and just take intangible memories.
I thought that maybe I could find myself.
The singer reaffirms the intent to not take anything physical from the house.
If I could just come in I swear I'll leave.
Reaffirms the significant impact of the childhood home on the singer's life.
Won't take nothing but a memory
Expresses the emotional struggle of feeling lost and disconnected from one's true self.
From the house that built me.
Reiterates the hope that revisiting the house could aid in personal healing.
You leave home, you move on and you do the best you can.
Describes the natural progression of leaving home and trying to make the best of new circumstances.
I got lost in this old world and forgot who I am.
Expresses feeling adrift and forgetting one's identity in the complexities of the outside world.
I thought if I could touch this place or feel it
Repeats the belief that revisiting the home might aid in internal healing.
This brokenness inside me might start healing.
Describes the feeling of being someone else when away from the familiar environment.
Out here it's like I'm someone else,
Expresses the desire to rediscover one's true identity by returning to the familiar environment.
I thought that maybe I could find myself.
A pledge to not overstay and just take intangible memories.
If I could walk around I swear I'll leave.
The singer reaffirms the intent to not take anything physical from the house.
Won't take nothing but a memory
Reaffirms the significant impact of the childhood home on the singer's life.
From the house that, built me.
Reiterates the central theme of the song, emphasizing the profound influence of the childhood home.
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