Thank God for Hometowns
Carrie Underwood Lyrics
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Someone I didn't know at all, had passed away
Mama said yeah you know him
You went to school with both his kids
They lived out on Prescott lane
She said you should've seen the line
Mrs. Johnson said to tell you hi
And all the love that makes you them around
Thank God for the county lines that welcome you back in
When you were dying to get out
Thank God for church pews
And all the faces that won't forget you
'Cause when you're lost out in this crazy world
You got somewhere to go and get found
Thank God for hometowns, yeah
Last June my cousin tied the knot,
Didn't know if I'd go or not
But I'm sure glad I did
It was a pretty good haul but worth the drive
I could feel myself come back to life
The closer that I'd get
First red light I rolled the windows down
Breathed it in and took a look around
Thank God for hometowns
First kisses and touchdowns
Thank God for the county lines that welcome you back in
When you were dying to get out
Thank God for church pews
And all the faces that won't forget you
And when you're lost out in this crazy world
You got somewhere to go and get found
Thank God for hometowns
I always find another piece of me
Walking down these old familiar streets
Thank God for hometowns
And all the love that makes them go around
Thank God for the county lines that welcome you back in
When you were dying to get out
Thank God for church pews
And all the faces that won't forget you
And when you're lost out in this crazy world
You got somewhere to go and get found
Thank God for hometowns
Thank God for hometowns
The song "Thank God for Hometowns" by Carrie Underwood is an ode to the comfort and familiarity of one's hometown. In the first verse, the singer receives news of a stranger's passing, only to discover through her mother that she knew the man's children from school. This event prompts her to reflect on the sights and smells of her hometown, and on the warmth and welcoming nature of its residents.
The second verse describes the singer's return to her hometown for a family wedding. As she drives through the familiar streets, she feels herself "come back to life" and finds "another piece" of herself. The chorus repeats the phrase "thank God for hometowns" several times, expressing gratitude for the sense of belonging and community one can find in such a place.
The overall message of the song is that no matter how far you may roam or how much you may change, your hometown will always be a place of comfort and acceptance. Even if you feel lost in the "crazy world" at large, you can always return to the people and traditions that shaped you.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday I got a call
The singer received a call about someone she didn't know who had passed away.
Someone I didn’t know at all, had passed away
The person who passed away was a stranger to the singer.
Mama said yeah you know him
The singer's mother revealed that she knew the deceased person.
You went to school with both his kids
The singer attended school with the children of the deceased person.
They lived out on Prescott lane
The family of the deceased person resided on Prescott Lane.
She said you should’ve seen the line
The singer's mother mentioned the long line of people who were paying their respects to the deceased person.
Mrs. Johnson said to tell you hi
A person named Mrs. Johnson sent her regards to the singer.
Thank God for hometowns
The singer expresses gratitude for her hometown and its positive aspects.
And all the love that makes you them around
The love of the people in the hometown creates a sense of community.
Thank God for the county lines that welcome you back in
The county lines symbolize the welcoming feeling of returning to one's hometown.
When you were dying to get out
The singer acknowledges that she had a desire to leave her hometown at some point in her life.
Thank God for church pews
The singer is thankful for the comfort and support she received from her church community.
And all the faces that won’t forget you
The singer is grateful for the people in her hometown who remember her.
'Cause when you’re lost out in this crazy world
The singer acknowledges that the world can be overwhelming and chaotic at times.
You got somewhere to go and get found
The hometown serves as a place of refuge and familiarity for the singer.
First kisses and touchdowns
The singer recalls important memories of growing up in her hometown, such as first kisses and football touchdowns.
I always find another piece of me
The singer discovers something new about herself each time she walks around her hometown.
Walking down these old familiar streets
The singer is walking through familiar streets in her hometown.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HILLARY LINDSEY, LUKE LAIRD, ASHLEY GORLEY
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