Sounds Like Home
Blue County Lyrics


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Rolling around this hotel bed awake at 3 am
Cleaning out the mini bar ringing you again
I've already called you 14 times just to say goodnight
I need to hear one more I love you before I douse the lights
Your voice sounds like home to me

I hear the dancin' of the raindrops
While we tumble in the hayloft
You're laughing at my bad jokes
Singing oh so sweet
I hear the creaking of the screendoor
Bare feet on a wooden floor
But to hear you whisper my name
Is all I really need
Cause your voice sounds like home to me

I know you're lying in that cotton gown
You're trying to fall asleep
The phone keeps ringing off the wall
I'm sure you roll your eyes at me
You know that I get fragile when I get off the farm
But you keep me held together
With that east tennessee charm
Your voice sounds like home to me

I hear the dancin' of the raindrops
While we tumble in the hayloft
You're laughing at my bad jokes
Singing oh so sweet
I hear the creaking of the screendoor
Bare feet on a wooden floor
But to hear you whisper my name
Is all I really need
Cause your voice sounds like home to me

It's clear as a church bell ringin' a mile away
Sweet as watermelon on a warm sunny day
Pure as homemade whiskey
Strong as a bluebird's song
Baby keep on talkin to me

I hear the dancin' of the raindrops
While we tumble in the hayloft
You're laughing at my bad jokes
Singing oh so sweet
The creaking of the screendoor
And bare feet on a wooden floor
But to hear you whisper my name




Is all I really need
Oh your voice sounds like home to me

Overall Meaning

The song "Sounds Like Home" by Blue County is a touching tribute to the power of a loved one's voice. The opening lines put us in the position of someone who can't sleep, feeling lonely and far from home. The person tries to call their significant other to hear their voice one more time, explaining that it sounds like home to them. What follows is a sweetly nostalgic trip down memory lane. The songwriter evokes the sounds and feelings of a time when they were with their loved one: the sound of raindrops dancing on a rooftop, the creaking of a screen door, and the feel of bare feet on a wooden floor. The song reaches its emotional peak when the person explains that hearing their loved one whisper their name is all they really need. It's a simple but powerful expression of love and longing.


Moreover, the song beautifully captures the essence of what makes a place feel like home, which is the people we love. Even if we're far away from the physical building we grew up in or the town we lived in, hearing the voice of someone who loves us can make us feel instantly grounded and at peace. The song is a reminder that home is not a place, but a feeling, and that feeling is created by the people we hold dear.


Line by Line Meaning

Rolling around this hotel bed awake at 3 am
I am restless in this unfamiliar place, unable to sleep and overcome with thoughts of you.


Cleaning out the mini bar ringing you again
I'm trying to distract myself from being alone by keeping occupied and calling you.


I've already called you 14 times just to say goodnight
I am so lonely without you here that I will call you excessively just to hear your voice.


I need to hear one more I love you before I douse the lights
I am seeking reassurance that our love is strong and need to hear those magic words before I can sleep without you.


Your voice sounds like home to me
Hearing your voice brings me peace and comfort, reminding me of our shared home and love.


I hear the dancin' of the raindrops
I am transported back to a time when we experienced the beauty of rain together.


While we tumble in the hayloft
I remember the carefree, fun times we shared and how we enjoyed each other's company anywhere and anytime.


You're laughing at my bad jokes
I cherish how you always found joy in my humor, even when my jokes were not that great.


Singing oh so sweet
Your beautiful voice fills me with love and positive energy, making me feel alive and happy.


I hear the creaking of the screendoor
I recall the sweet sound of the door opening and your footsteps as you entered after a long day of work, happy to be home with me.


Bare feet on a wooden floor
I remember the simple moments of our life together, like walking barefoot on the wooden floor, content and happy in each other's company.


But to hear you whisper my name
Your attention and affection are what I truly need and crave from you.


Is all I really need
Having you in my life is the most important thing, and your love is all that matters to me.


I know you're lying in that cotton gown
I can picture you in my mind, wearing your cotton nightwear, as comfortable and beautiful as always.


You're trying to fall asleep
I know you are patient and understanding, allowing me to call you and helping me even when it disrupts your sleep.


The phone keeps ringing off the wall
My need for you is persistent and never-ending, and I am grateful for your love and patience with me.


I'm sure you roll your eyes at me
You put up with me, even when I am being a bit ridiculous or overbearing, and I appreciate your patience and love.


You know that I get fragile when I get off the farm
Leaving the farm is hard for me because it feels like leaving my sense of stability and comfort behind.


But you keep me held together
Your love and support keep me grounded and give me strength, even when I feel most vulnerable.


With that east tennessee charm
Your kind, lovely spirit reminds me of home and fills me with warmth and love.


It's clear as a church bell ringin' a mile away
My love for you is strong and clear, like the sweet sound of a church bell ringing from a distance.


Sweet as watermelon on a warm sunny day
My love for you is sweet and perfect like the taste of juicy watermelon on a warm summer day.


Pure as homemade whiskey
Our love is honest and genuine, like the pureness of homemade whiskey.


Strong as a bluebird's song
Our connection is strong and unbreakable, like the beautiful song of a bluebird.


Baby keep on talkin to me
I need to hear your voice and enjoy our conversations, as they give me joy and keep me connected to you.


Oh your voice sounds like home to me
Your voice brings me back to a time when we were together and safe, reminding me that your love is where I belong.




Lyrics © ME GUSTA MUSIC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: AARON BENWARD, JON RANDALL

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