Ohio
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I miss my dog and I miss my home
I miss my mama and her cooking so
And late night picking with my dad
I miss those girls and the seeds I've sown
My high school buddies man it's been too long
When it comes to time I know I'm bad
I wanna build a house down in Perry co
On a couple of acres where I lay low
Just my woman, a dog and me
Well land ain't cheap and money's tight
I still got her to hold all night
Wait until the day comes and we're free
And I'll go
Head home to East Ohio
And I'll go
Say goodbye to this life that I know
Yeah I love my girl she's fine as wine
And I'm gonna love her until the end of time
And sing her every love-struck melody
And I grow my beard and I grow my hair
They keep me warm in this winter air
Along with my old Carhartt I got from granny
And I'll still beat on this old six-string
Turn a couple dollars and make ends meet
Write a few songs no one will hear
Stay in this prison they call a city
Concrete bars and lights a pity
Lord, why the hell I ever move here
And I'll go
Head home to East Ohio
And I'll go
Say goodbye to this life that I know
Well vinyl's cheap like whiskey drinks
And smoking cigs don't mean a thing
Long as you got a lighter in your pocket
And I'm crippled by the space I'm in
Drowning in Jim Beam again
Doing all that I can to stop it
I drown my sorrows and I drown my pain
Drown in a bottle of Buffalo Trace
And dream of a world just you and me
Well dreamers dream and poets write
Sinners sin and singers die
A little more each day don't you see
And I'll go
Head home to Ohio




And I'll go
Say goodbye to this life that I know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Adam's Song Ohio speak of nostalgia and a longing for a simpler, more authentic life. The singer misses his home, family, friends, and the natural way of living. He yearns to build a house in Perry County, Ohio, where he can live with his woman and a dog. The singer laments the loss of time that has passed, and the life he now lives, which he perceives as a prison in the city. The lyrics convey a sense of desolation and a quest for freedom.


The song's chorus contains the repeatedly used phrase "And I'll go head home to East Ohio. And I'll go say goodbye to this life that I know." Here, the singer expresses his desire to go back to his roots and leave the life he's living behind. Despite the hardships and struggles he might face, he is willing to take them on to reclaim the life he dreams of. The song encompasses themes of longing, nostalgia, freedom, and self-discovery.


Line by Line Meaning

I miss my dog and I miss my home
I long for the comfort and familiarity of my childhood and pets


I miss my mama and her cooking so
I miss the love and care of my mother and the meals she would make


And late night picking with my dad
I miss the times of playing music late at night with my father


I miss those girls and the seeds I've sown
I miss the relationships and experiences I had with girls in my past, and the impact I left on them


My high school buddies man it's been too long
I've been away from my high school friends for too long and feel disconnected from them


When it comes to time I know I'm bad
I struggle with managing my time and prioritizing the things and people that matter most to me


I wanna build a house down in Perry co
I desire to create a home and a place of peace for myself and my loved ones


On a couple of acres where I lay low
I need some space and tranquility to separate myself from the chaos of urban life


Just my woman, a dog and me
I desire to have a simple life with my partner and a pet to love and share experiences with


Well land ain't cheap and money's tight
I am aware that owning a home and land requires significant financial resources that I currently lack


I still got her to hold all night
Despite these difficulties, I have the love and support of my partner to comfort me


Wait until the day comes and we're free
I am hopeful for a future where we have the means to pursue our dreams and live freely


And I'll go
I will leave behind my current life for something better


Head home to East Ohio
I will return to my hometown in Ohio


Say goodbye to this life that I know
I am ready to leave behind the unsatisfying and unfulfilling life I am currently living


Yeah I love my girl she's fine as wine
I am deeply in love with my partner and find her irresistible


And I'm gonna love her until the end of time
My love for her is infinite and unwavering


And sing her every love-struck melody
I express my love for her through music and songs dedicated to her


And I grow my beard and I grow my hair
I let my appearance grow more rugged and natural to reflect my desire for a simpler life


They keep me warm in this winter air
My longer hair and beard offer some warmth and comfort in cold weather


Along with my old Carhartt I got from granny
I take comfort in wearing work clothes given to me by my grandmother


And I'll still beat on this old six-string
I will continue to play music on my trusty guitar


Turn a couple dollars and make ends meet
I will hustle and work hard to make some money and survive


Write a few songs no one will hear
I create music for myself and my love, not for any commercial success or recognition


Stay in this prison they call a city
I feel trapped and confined by the busy and noisy urban environment I live in


Concrete bars and lights a pity
I dislike the sterile and impersonal nature of the cityscape


Lord, why the hell I ever move here
I regret my decision to move to the city and wish to go back to a simpler life


Well vinyl's cheap like whiskey drinks
I enjoy listening to vinyl records and drinking inexpensive whiskey


And smoking cigs don't mean a thing
I smoke cigarettes to cope with my feelings, but realize they don't solve anything


Long as you got a lighter in your pocket
All I need is a lighter to light my smokes or a candle, a small comfort in a tough life


And I'm crippled by the space I'm in
I feel trapped and suffocated by my current living situation


Drowning in Jim Beam again
I am resorting to heavy drinking to numb my pain and escape reality


Doing all that I can to stop it
I am aware of my unhealthy coping mechanisms and trying to find better ways to deal with my struggles


I drown my sorrows and I drown my pain
I drink to escape from my emotional pain and sorrow


Drown in a bottle of Buffalo Trace
I am using alcohol as a way to forget my problems and escape reality


And dream of a world just you and me
I escape my troubles by dreaming of a perfect world where it's just me and my partner


Well dreamers dream and poets write
People have different ways of coping with life's troubles, some dream and some write


Sinners sin and singers die
There are no perfect people, everyone makes mistakes, and nobody lives forever


A little more each day don't you see
Little by little, we all age and get closer to death each day




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Joey Adams

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Pluie de Saphir

Tournage pleins de surprises 🌞 heureuse d'avoir contribué au projet!!

Christelle Auduc

Excellent ! Les paroles, la musique, le rythme, le clip, les paysages ... à ecouter en boucle !

Eric BOYER

❤️💛💚Émulation des talents🌈👏

Julie Boyer

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eliza beth

i love thisss, it's so chill, so smooth, gotta hear more~!

M. Souliere

Bien joué Adam, c'est super !

Clémentine Marbet

KIM WEST
OUBLIER LE RESTE

rob

Très unique, j'aime trop ton style

Brice Chatenoud

OMG

DOMINIQUE JOUAN

La classe, internationale, pétillante fraicheur !!!! Je suis toute ouïe.

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