Back Home Again
Embracing Homecoming: John Fogerty's Ode to Love and Belonging
Lyrics
There's a storm across the valley, clouds are rollin' in
Describing an approaching storm with clouds moving into the valley.
The afternoon is heavy on your shoulders
The late afternoon feels burdensome or emotionally heavy.
There's a truck out on the four lane, a mile or more away
A truck is on the highway, quite a distance away.
The whinin' of his wheels just makes it colder
The sound of the truck's wheels adds to the cold atmosphere.
He's an hour away from ridin' on your prayers up in the sky
Someone is about to arrive, and prayers have been sent for a safe journey.
Ten days on the road are barely gone
The person has been on the road for ten days.
There's a fire softly burnin', suppers on the stove
A welcoming scene at home with a fire and dinner cooking.
It's the light in your eyes that makes him warm
The warmth in the eyes of the person at home is comforting.
Hey, it's good to be back home again
Expressing joy at being back home.
Sometimes this old farm feels like a long lost friend
The farm is compared to a long-lost friend, indicating familiarity and comfort.
Yes, and hey, it's good to be back home again
Reiterating the happiness of being home again.
There's all the news to tell him, how'd you spend your time
Sharing the latest news and experiences.
What's the latest thing the neighbors say?
Curiosity about the gossip or rumors circulating among neighbors.
And your mother called last Friday, sunshine made her cry
The mention of a phone call from the mother, who was moved to tears by sunshine.
You felt the baby move just yesterday
Feeling the baby move, indicating the passage of time.
Hey, it's good to be back home again
Repeating the joy of being back home.
Sometimes this old farm feels like a long lost friend
Reiterating the familiarity and warmth of the farm.
Yes, and hey, it's good to be back home again
Expressing happiness about being home again.
Oh, the time that I can lay this tired old body down
Reflecting on the relief of being able to rest and lay down.
Feel your fingers feather soft upon me
Feeling the gentle touch of a loved one's fingers.
The kisses that I live for, the love that lights my way
Expressing the importance of kisses and love in life.
The happiness that livin' with you brings me
Highlighting the happiness derived from living with a loved one.
It's the sweetest thing I know of, just spending time with you
Emphasizing the joy in spending time with a loved one.
It's the little things that make a house a home
Small, meaningful things that contribute to the feeling of home.
Like a fire softly burnin' and supper on the stove
Repeating the imagery of a fire and dinner, symbolizing warmth and comfort.
The light in your eyes that makes me warm
The warmth in the eyes of the loved one brings comfort.
Hey, it's good to be back home again, you know it is
Reaffirming the joy and satisfaction of being back home.
Sometimes this old farm feels like a long lost friend
Repeating the comparison of the farm to a long-lost friend.
Yes, and hey, it's good to be back home again
Reiterating the happiness of returning home.
I said hey, it's good to be back home again
A final expression of joy and contentment about being back home.
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