Back Where I Belong
Homeward Bound: Rediscovering Life's Simple Joys
Lyrics
Just a dot on the map between the cows and the corn
Describes the rural location, a small point on the map surrounded by farms.
Just a little south of nowhere, was my front door
Highlights the remoteness of the place, emphasizing its distance from major areas.
My family ran a five and dime on the corner of third and main
Introduces the speaker's family business, a store located at a specific intersection.
Well life moved slow in that sleepy town
Conveys a slow-paced life in the town, creating a sense of tranquility.
The streets rolled up when the sun went down
Depicts the town's quiet evenings, with limited activity after sunset.
My big dreams didn’t fit in a place that small
Expresses the speaker's ambitions that felt constrained in the small town setting.
So I, moved to the city and ran that race
Details the speaker's move to the city and engagement in a fast-paced urban lifestyle.
It didn’t take long to feel out of place
Shares the speaker's sense of alienation and discomfort in the city environment.
Had to get back home where I belong
Declares the speaker's decision to return to the hometown, seeking a sense of belonging.
Take a two lane highway down by the river
Describes a scenic route along a river, possibly symbolizing a nostalgic journey.
Family and friends and a home cooked dinner
Lists elements of a traditional and comforting home environment.
Front porch swing and a homemade bottle of wine, on a Saturday night
Depicts a tranquil Saturday night with simple pleasures like a porch swing and homemade wine.
Town square county fair church on Sunday
Mentions community activities like town square events, county fairs, and religious practices.
Play with the kids ‘till work on Monday
Highlights family-oriented activities, balancing work responsibilities.
Back where I belong
Reiterates the speaker's sense of belonging and contentment back in the hometown.
Bought a second hand truck, bought a John Deere ride
Describes the speaker's practical choices, acquiring a truck and a John Deere ride.
Bought a little slice of paradise on Riverside Drive
Indicates a purchase of a piece of land, suggesting a desire for a peaceful and personal space.
Married to a hometown girl, she was my old high school flame
Reveals the speaker's marriage to a hometown girl and the rekindling of an old flame.
And now the kids are goin’ to our old school and it’s
Shares that the speaker's children are now attending the same school the speaker did.
Cub scout meetings and tap dance shoes
Enumerates mundane yet cherished family activities, reinforcing a sense of rootedness.
If I had it all to do again, you know I wouldn’t change a thing
Expresses contentment with the past, stating a lack of desire to change any life choices.
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