Another Home
Beyond the Horizon: Discovering Another Home in Mary Chapin Carpenter's Melodic Journey
Lyrics
There's another home somewhere
Refers to the existence of another place serving as a home.
There's another glimpse of sky
Suggests the availability of another view of the sky in that different place.
There's another place unlearned
Describes an unfamiliar location or setting.
And a face not memorized
Alludes to encountering an unfamiliar face.
There's another quilt of green
Depicts a landscape covered in greenery, likely referring to nature.
Where the trees throw down their shade
Highlights the shade provided by trees in this alternative setting.
There's another way to lean
Suggests an alternate way to find support or stability.
Into the wind unafraid
Implies facing challenges boldly and without fear.
There's another life out there
Indicates the existence of a different life beyond one's current comfort zone.
Beyond your quiet room
Refers to a space beyond one's familiar and peaceful environment.
Use dead reckoning
Suggests navigating using instincts and basic guidance.
The sky, the stars and the moon
Refers to using natural elements like the sky, stars, and moon for direction.
There's another storm to chase
Implies confronting another challenge or difficulty.
There's another bridge to burn
Suggests encountering another situation that requires cutting ties or moving forward.
There's nothing perfect here
Highlights imperfections in the current situation or place.
Another lesson to learn
Indicates the presence of continuous opportunities for learning.
There were days I gave into losing
Reflects on times of surrender or acceptance of defeat.
Empty spaces of my own choosing
Describes self-imposed moments of emptiness or solitude.
There were nights I forgot to hold on
Recalls nights where the speaker neglected to hold on to something important.
So I let go, I had to let go
Expresses the act of letting go, which was necessary despite reluctance.
There's another home somewhere
Reiterates the existence of an alternative home, one imagined with closed eyes.
That I close my eyes to see
Implies visualizing this unseen home through the act of closing one's eyes.
I will find you there
Anticipates recognition upon arrival at this envisioned home.
You will know it's me
Confirms the speaker's belief in being identifiable in this alternate place.
By my shield and sword
References personal attributes or symbols that indicate identity or strength.
By my soldier's heart
Alludes to qualities emblematic of bravery or resilience.
We made it through the war
Recognizes overcoming past difficulties, possibly metaphorical.
We made another start
Acknowledges a fresh beginning after enduring challenges.
Just beyond the trees
Suggests the closeness of this alternative home, not distant.
Not so far I swear
Asserts the existence of a turn leading toward this alternate home.
There's another turn that leads
Emphasizes the direction towards the alternative home.
Towards another home somewhere
Reiterates the existence of another home, affirming its presence.
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