Feels Like Home
Dan Reed Lyrics


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I heard an angel singing
Last night, readched down from
The stars and turned on the light,
Her voice was too pure to clean
To ignore.I dove into the water
And crossed the distant shore.

You feel like. home to me.
You whisper:"take your time and
Breathe".
You feel like home to me, the
Killing fields are far away from here.

All of the mountains reaching to
The sky, were only a test to see,
How high I could climb.
And every fear that tried to slow
Me down, were just dead ends
On the wrong side of town.

You feel like. home to me.
You whisper:"take your time and breathe",
You feel like home to me,
The killing fields are far away
From here.

Don't forget about me,
On your way back to the stars.
Released all the demons
Uncovered all my scars.
I'll grow you a garden, the
Dead flowers I will burn,
I'll build you a temple in
My heart, for you sweet return.

Feels like... home to me.
You whisper:"take your time,
And breathe." You feel like home
To me.The killing fields, my dear,




Are far away from here.
You whisper...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dan Reed's "Feels Like Home" describe the feeling of finding solace in another person, who serves as a haven from the harshness and violence of the world. The singer describes hearing an angel singing, an ethereal voice too pure to ignore, and being inspired to cross the "distant shore" of the unknown. The singer then turns to the person they're addressing, saying that being with them "feels like home." The metaphor of home here is one of comfort, safety, and familiarity - the person being addressed is someone who makes everything feel OK.


The song goes on to describe how the singer has climbed mountains and overcome fears, all of which were only meant to test their resilience. The idea of tests and trials continues to be a motif throughout the song, with the "killing fields" being described as being "far away from here." This phrase serves as a reminder of the violence and chaos that exist outside of the comfort of being at home.


The final stanza has the singer promising to build a garden and temple for the person they're addressing, indicating a willingness to create something beautiful and lasting. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "you whisper," suggesting that this person's words serve as a guiding force for the singer, and that their relationship is one of mutual support and care.


Line by Line Meaning

I heard an angel singing
Last night, I heard a pure, angelic voice singing.


Last night, reached down from the stars and turned on the light,
The angel's voice was so heavenly it seemed like it came down from the stars and lit up the night.


Her voice too pure to clean to ignore.
The angel's voice was too beautiful to ignore, it was like a force of nature that drew me closer to it.


I dove into the water and crossed the distant shore.
I was so drawn to the angel's voice that I dove into the water and swam across the shore to reach it.


You feel like home to me.
Being with you feels like I'm at home. I feel comfortable, safe, and loved with you.


You whisper: 'take your time and breathe'.
You soothe me with gentle words, reminding me to take my time and be patient with myself.


The killing fields are far away from here.
With you, it feels like all the pain and trauma of the past are far away from us. I feel safe and protected with you.


All of the mountains reaching to the sky were only a test to see, how high I could climb.
The challenges I faced in life were just obstacles to overcome to prove my strength and resilience.


And every fear that tried to slow me down were just dead ends on the wrong side of town.
My fears that held me back were only illusions. They were just distractions leading me away from where I truly belonged.


Don't forget about me, on your way back to the stars.
When you leave me, don't forget about our time together. Remember me and the love we shared.


Released all the demons, uncovered all my scars.
Being with you helped me heal and let go of all the pain and trauma that plagued my past.


I'll grow you a garden, the dead flowers I will burn.
I'll create a beautiful space for you to thrive in, filled with life and beauty. I'll let go of the past and anything that might hold us back from growing together.


I'll build you a temple in my heart, for your sweet return.
I'll cherish the memory of being with you and keep a special place for you in my heart, for when you return.




Writer(s): Dan Edward Reed

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