Homesick
Coby James Lyrics


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There are days when I can't help myself
Imagination takes me somewhere else
To city streets of gold where grace will flow
From the living well
There are days when I can't help myself

Gravity
Is keeping me here on the ground
When I look up to You

'Cause I'm feelin' homesick
In a world that is broken
So I dream of the moment
When pain will be no more
Can't wait for the day when
I'll see Your face and
Your arms are wide opеn
I won't be homesick
'Cause I know
You'rе where my home is
'Cause I know
You're where my home is

There's a day when You will make things right
The valley of the shadow, filled with light
And all the angels and the saints will sing and lift their voices high
There's a day when You will make things right

But I'm feelin' homesick
In a world that is broken
So I dream of the moment
When pain will be no more
Can't wait for the day when
I'll see Your face and
Your arms are wide open
I won't be homesick
'Cause I know
You're where my home is
'Cause I know, oh
You're where my home is

There will be a day
When everything will change
Can't wait to see it
I'll just be amazed
I won't know what to say
You'll leave me speechless
But there will be a day
You will call my name
I can't believe it, oh
I'll just be amazed
I won't know what to say
I won't know what to say

'Cause I'm feelin' homesick
In a world that is broken
So I dream of the moment
When pain will be no more
I can't wait for the day when
I'll see Your face and
Your arms are wide open
I won't be homesick
'Cause I know
You're where my home is (where my home is)
'Cause I know, oh
You're where my home is
You're where my home is (Where my home is)




You're where my home is
(You are where my home is)

Overall Meaning

The song, "Homesick" by Coby James is an emotive and moving song about longing for the day when the broken world will be made whole again. The song speaks about feeling homesick, a desire to be in a place of comfort and rest, where one's heart feels at ease. This sense of yearning is illustrated by the line, "there are days when I can't help myself, Imagination takes me somewhere else," which expresses the need for a new reality, a reality that seems impossible on this earth. The bridge of the song emphasizes a future hope where all things will be made right, and the pain and sadness of this world will be replaced by joy and light.


The song's primary theme is a longing for things to be made right. Throughout the song, the theme of 'worldly pain' is reiterated, "I'm feeling homesick in a world that is broken," and "so I dream of the moment when pain will be no more." The lyrics express a profound desire for a new day to come, where God will restore things and where the true home of every heart will be found. The song conveys a deep sense of hope, a hope that is not based on this world or on people but on the promise of God to make all things right.


In terms of musical style, Coby James employs a modern Christian pop sound, blending layered vocals with powerful instrumentation, including electric guitars and synths. The instrumentation helps to convey the longing and hope of the lyrics, underscoring and enhancing the emotive qualities of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

There are days when I can't help myself
There are days when my thoughts turn to my true home beyond this earthly life.


Imagination takes me somewhere else
My thoughts turn to a far-off place, different from where I am currently, where there is no pain and suffering.


To city streets of gold where grace will flow
My thoughts turn to heaven, where the streets are made of gold and grace abounds.


From the living well
Heaven is the source of eternal life, where I can drink from a well that never runs dry.


Gravity
The troubles of this world hold me down and keep me from experiencing true happiness.


Is keeping me here on the ground
The problems of the world keep me focused on the ground, unable to experience the joy of life in heaven.


When I look up to You
When I focus on God and look up to Him, I am reminded of what is truly important in life.


'Cause I'm feelin' homesick
I'm feeling a deep longing for something that I can't quite put my finger on.


In a world that is broken
I'm surrounded by a world that is filled with pain and suffering, and it's hard to find peace and happiness here.


So I dream of the moment
In my mind, I imagine a time when all of the pain in the world will be gone forever.


When pain will be no more
I long for the day when there will be no more pain, no more suffering, and no more tears.


Can't wait for the day when
I'm eagerly awaiting the day when this dream will become a reality.


I'll see Your face and
I long to see God's face and experience His love and presence in a tangible way.


Your arms are wide open
I long to be embraced by God's love and feel His arms around me.


I won't be homesick
When I'm finally in the presence of God, I know that I will no longer have this longing feeling in my heart.


'Cause I know
Because I have faith and trust in God's promises, I know that this will all come to pass.


You're where my home is
God is my true home, the place where I will find joy, peace, and eternal happiness.


There's a day when You will make things right
I know that there is a day when God will make everything right and bring justice to the world.


The valley of the shadow, filled with light
Even in the darkest times, God's light will shine through and bring hope and comfort.


And all the angels and the saints will sing and lift their voices high
When God makes things right, there will be a great celebration in heaven, as all of His people come together to praise Him.


There will be a day
I have hope that one day, everything will be made right and all pain and suffering will come to an end.


When everything will change
Things won't always be this way, and someday, everything will be different.


Can't wait to see it
I'm excited and eager to see the new world that God will create.


I'll just be amazed
I know that when I see the new world, it will be beyond anything I could have ever imagined or dreamed.


You'll leave me speechless
When I see the glory of God's new creation, I won't be able to find words to describe how beautiful it is.


You will call my name
God knows me personally and will call me by name when I enter His new creation.


I can't believe it, oh
It's hard to believe that God loves me enough to call me by name and welcome me into His new creation.


You're where my home is (where my home is)
No matter where I am, God is with me, and He is my true home.


You're where my home is
My heart is at home with God, and I find my true identity and purpose in Him.




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Homesick



Homesick Lyrics

[Verse 1]
There are days when I can't help myself
Imagination takes me somewhere else
To city streets of gold where grace will flow from the living well
There are days when I can't help myself

[Pre-Chorus]
Gravity
Is keeping me here on the ground
But I look up to You

[Chorus]
'Cause I'm feelin' homesick
In a world that is broken
So I dream of the moment
When pain will be no more
Can't wait for the day when
I'll see Your face and
Your arms are wide opеn
I won't be homesick

[Post-Chorus]
'Cause I know
You'rе where my home is
'Cause I know
You're where my home is





[Verse 2]
There's a day when You will make things right
The valley of the shadow, filled with light
And all the angels and the saints will sing and lift their voices high
There's a day when You will make things right

[Chorus]
But I'm feelin' homesick
In a world that is broken
So I dream of the moment
When pain will be no more
Can't wait for the day when
I'll see Your face and
Your arms are wide open
I won't be homesick

[Post-Chorus]
'Cause I know
You're where my home is
'Cause I know, oh
You're where my home is

[Bridge]
There will be a day
When everything will change
Can't wait to see it
I'll just be amazed
I won't know what to say
You'll leave me speechless
There will be a day
You will call my name
I can't believe it, oh
I'll just be amazed
I won't know what to say
I won't know what to say

[Chorus]
'Cause I'm feelin' homesick
In a world that is broken
So I dream of the moment
When pain will be no more
I can't wait for the day when
I'll see Your face and
Your arms are wide open
I won't be homesick

[Post-Chorus]
'Cause I know
You're where my home is (where my home is)
'Cause I know, oh
You're where my home is



All comments from YouTube:

@daltonpatenaude6483

This song is the first song to touch me in a few years now, this is my new favorite without a doubt.
It hit me hard the first time I heard it. I have be a Christian for a few years now and in the past few months I have been losing my faith. This song reminded me of the love and mercy God blesses us all with, daily! This song is a reminder to us all that we have a friend in Jesus, and we are never too far from being forgiven. God bless! ❤️❤️❤️

@siscrazycardcollector4407

Amen

@ginadietz4705

I was there when you played this in Monterey, Ca. I meant to say this to you when I took a picture with you and Joseph that night, but I was nervous and forgetful 😅. I really appreciate this song. It made me cry, because I also deal with chronic joint pain everyday. The thought of being with Jesus and not feeling anymore pain is really touching. I just want you to know that this song did have the "I Can Only Imagine" impact for me. Thank you, Coby. 😁

@Driftdee

I absolutely love how your music style is modern pop which i love, but it is absolutely God's Love through you! How great a testimony you could bring. So many need this.

@aimeecassieofficial

The Lord knows our heart ❤️

@shalineemishra8682

This song hit direct in my heart

@matildataborda1568

❤ ahora
🧡 tengo
💛 una
💚 nueva
💙canción
💜 favorita

@angyyyskyyy

yo también :)

@sarajo1776

Your vocals are so good! I mean I don’t know your age, but you look around my age and your vocals are already so mature! So much control too. Love it! Your song writing is great too. You don’t see that often

@emmabeth7449

He’s 19

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