Way Back Home
Bob Crosby & The Bob Cats Lyrics

The roads are the dustiest
The roads are dirtiest and create a lot of dust.

The winds are the gustiest
Wind blows strongly and causes continuous gusts.

The gates are the rustiest
The gates, which are usually made of iron, have rusted due to exposure to the elements.

The pies are the crustiest
The pies have a hard outer crust.

The songs the lustiest
The songs are very lively and filled with enthusiasm.

The friends the trustiest
The friends are trustworthy and loyal.

Way back home (Back home)
Longing to return to one's place of birth or where they grew up.

The trees are the sappiest
The trees have a lot of sap, which makes them wet and sticky.

The days are the nappiest
The days are lazy and seem to drag on.

The dogs are the yappiest
The dogs bark excessively and are noisy.

The kids are the scrappiest
The children are always battling and fighting with each other.

The jokes the snappiest
The jokes are quick and witty.

The folks the happiest
The people are very content and happy with their lives.

Don't know why I left the homestead
Expressing remorse or regret for leaving home.

I really must confess
Admitting to feeling guilty about leaving home.

I'm a weary exile
Feeling tired and out of place since leaving home.

Singing my song of loneliness
Expressing feelings of loneliness and isolation.

The grass is the springiest
The grass is soft and bouncy like a spring.

The bees are the stingiest
The bees sting often and can be very painful.

The birds are the wingiest
The birds' wings flap rapidly and frequently, making them look lively and energetic.

The bells are the ringiest (The hearts?)
The bells make the most beautiful sound, possibly representing the hearts of the people.

The hearts the singiest (The arms?)
The hearts sing with joy, possibly representing the people's arms coming together in happiness.

The arms the clingiest
The people are holding onto each other tightly, possibly reflecting their deep connection and love for each other.

(What about the sun?)
Asking for the characteristics of the sun.

The sun's the blaziest (And the fields?)
The sun is very hot and radiant. The fields are filled with vibrant flowers and plants.

(And the cows?)
Asking for the characteristics of the cows.

Cows the graziest (And the help?)
The cows are very peaceful, grazing in the fields. The help is very lazy.

The boys (are the wittiest)
The boys are very clever and funny.

The girls (are the prettiest)
The girls are very beautiful and attractive.

(The pigs are the snootiest)
Commenting on the pigs' behavior or expression.

(The owls are the hootiest)
Commenting on the owls' behavior or sound they make.

The plants the fruitiest
The plants are bearing rich and delicious fruits.

Stars the shootiest
The stars are shining brightly and appear to be rapidly moving through the sky.

(The grins the funniest)
Commenting on the funny expressions people have on their faces.

The smiles the sunniest
The smiles are very bright and lovely, creating a happy atmosphere.

Sweet home
A term to describe an affectionate feeling for one's home or place of birth.