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I'm staring out into the night
Trying to hide the pain
I'm going to the place where love
And feeling good don't ever cost a thing
And the pain you feel is a different kind of pain

I'm going home
Back to the place where I belong
And where your love has always been enough for me
I'm not running from
No, I think you got me all wrong
I don't regret this life I chose for me
But these places and these faces are getting old
So I'm going home
Well, I'm going home

The miles are getting longer it seems
The closer I get to you
I've not always been the best man or friend for you
But your love remains true
And I don't know why
You always seem to give me another try

So I'm going home
Back to the place where I belong
And where your love has always been enough for me
I'm not running from
No, I think you got me all wrong
I don't regret this life I chose for me
But these places and these faces are getting old

Be careful what you wish for
'Cause you just might get it all
You just might get it all
And then some you don't want
Be careful what you wish for
'Cause you just might get it all
You just might get it all, yeah

Oh, well I'm going home
Back to the place where I belong
And where your love has always been enough for me
I'm not running from
No, I think you got me all wrong
I don't regret this life I chose for me
But these places and these faces are getting old
I said these places and these faces are getting old
So I'm going home, I'm going home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Daughtry's song "Home" are a poignant reflection on the value of love and the desire to return to a place of comfort in life. The opening verse depicts the singer staring out into the night, attempting to conceal his pain before deciding to seek refuge in a place where love and happiness are abundant and free. Despite his admission of having made mistakes in the past, the singer expresses deep gratitude for the love given to him by someone who has always remained true to him. The chorus is an empowering declaration of his intentions to return to the place where he feels he belongs, despite the challenges that might come his way.


Through the lyrics, the singer speaks to anyone who has felt adrift in life and longs to return to a place or a time where they felt a sense of belonging. The song's powerful message has resonated with many listeners and has become a beloved ballad since its release.


Overall, "Home" is an inspirational song that encourages its listeners never to give up and keep moving forward, no matter what trials come their way. The song also emphasizes the importance of love and finding comfort in familiar places, something that nearly everyone can relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm staring out into the night
I'm staring out into the darkness and feeling overwhelmed.


Trying to hide the pain
I'm trying to conceal my emotional anguish.


I'm going to the place where love
I'm headed to a place where love is abundant and free.


And feeling good don't ever cost a thing
And where feeling good is not associated with any expense.


And the pain you feel is a different kind of pain
The pain I'm feeling is unique and different from other kinds of pain.


I'm going home
I am returning to my place of origin


Back to the place where I belong
Returning to the place where I feel most at ease


And where your love has always been enough for me
The love of the person I'm returning to has always been enough for me


I'm not running from
I'm not fleeing from the challenges and trials of my life.


No, I think you got me all wrong
No, I have reasons for acting in the way I do that are not understood by you.


I don't regret this life I chose for me
I do not regret the choices that led me to my current life.


But these places and these faces are getting old
The places and people I'm encountering are growing stale and monotonous.


The miles are getting longer it seems
It seems as though the distance between me and the place/person I'm going to is getting farther.


The closer I get to you
The closer I get to reaching the person/place that I'm headed to.


I've not always been the best man or friend for you
I have not always been the most ideal partner or friend for the person I am headed to.


But your love remains true
Despite my flaws, the love of the person is steadfast.


And I don't know why
I am unsure why the person continues to show me love.


You always seem to give me another try
Despite my past mistakes, the person/situation I'm returning to somehow always grants me another opportunity.


Be careful what you wish for
One should consider the consequences of their desires


'Cause you just might get it all
'Cause obtaining everything you desire may have unforeseen consequences.


And then some you don't want
And you might obtain unexpected things that you don't desire.


Oh, well I'm going home
Well, I'm headed back to the place I call home.


I said these places and these faces are getting old
I reiterate that the people and places I encounter are growing stale and uninspiring.


So I'm going home, I'm going home
So I'm returning to my place of origin, I'm headed home.




Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
Written by: Christopher A. Daughtry

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@traceyvaldivia4090

I'm leaving my family and going 1,600 miles away to a place God has called me too serve.
The pain I feel is definitely a different kind of pain...but its a place where feeling good definitely don't cost a thing.
Its been a very difficult decision splitting up my family...leaving my 4 oldest children and grandchildren...
while my husband and 2 younger children move forward on account of me...with me...
and no one seems to understands how torn I am.
Selfishly I rejected God many times throughout my life...yet his love ALWAYS remained the same...and still no one human seems to understand how insanely torn my heart is...but probably him.
Either way doesn't matter the time has come for me to be selfless...not because he asked but because I did.
Thats where be careful what you wish for...you just might get it all and then some you don't want does not balance very well for me.
I'm leaving one Love for the other...by choice of course.
As The Lord paves the way he never said it would be easy...just possible...and with that I am lead by Faith not by sight... because I Love him too.



@ryanequalizer

I'm staring out into the night, trying to hide the pain
I'm going to the place where love
And feeling good don't ever cost a thing
And the pain you feel's a different kind of pain
Well, I'm going home, back to the place where I belong
And where your love has always been enough for me
I'm not running from, no, I think you got me all wrong
I don't regret this life I chose for me
But these places and these faces are getting old
So I'm going home, well I'm going home
The miles are getting longer, it seems, the closer I get to you
I've not always been the best man or friend for you
But your love it makes true and I don't know why
You always seem to give me another try
So I'm going home, back to the place where I belong
And where your love has always been enough for me
I'm not running from, no, I think you got me all wrong
I don't regret this life I chose for me
But these places and these faces are getting old
Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it all
You just might get it all and then some you don't want
Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it all
You just might get it all, yeah
Oh, well I'm going home, back to the place where I belong
And where your love has always been enough for me
I'm not running from, no, I think you got me all wrong
I don't regret this life I chose for me
But these places and these faces are getting old
I said these places and these faces are getting old
So I'm going home, I'm going home



All comments from YouTube:

@traceyvaldivia4090

I'm leaving my family and going 1,600 miles away to a place God has called me too serve.
The pain I feel is definitely a different kind of pain...but its a place where feeling good definitely don't cost a thing.
Its been a very difficult decision splitting up my family...leaving my 4 oldest children and grandchildren...
while my husband and 2 younger children move forward on account of me...with me...
and no one seems to understands how torn I am.
Selfishly I rejected God many times throughout my life...yet his love ALWAYS remained the same...and still no one human seems to understand how insanely torn my heart is...but probably him.
Either way doesn't matter the time has come for me to be selfless...not because he asked but because I did.
Thats where be careful what you wish for...you just might get it all and then some you don't want does not balance very well for me.
I'm leaving one Love for the other...by choice of course.
As The Lord paves the way he never said it would be easy...just possible...and with that I am lead by Faith not by sight... because I Love him too.

@AnomalyDuo

Hi, your comment touched me. I feel like God called me to do the same. May I message you?

@Ashley-nn8ne

I did the same thing! from Arkansas to Colorado!

@insaneadem5014

Did you ever make it back home?

@Nothingatall177

Back Home yet?

@Eve14ever

This song has never felt so right until NOW. Hallelujah!

@jessicameadows4176

Life happens ppl move on some fade away and unfortunately we have to leave some behind. But keep your 👀 focused ahead fixed on the horizon… GOD NEVER DISAPPOINTS

@Eve14ever

@@jessicameadows4176 I would say truth happens for those who seek it. God separates us from people when the time is right and He gives us situations to give us pause, to think and rise above a normal flesh reaction. I know that God doesnt disappoint, it is us in our lack of understanding who sometimes experience it. Thanks for reaching out Jessica, so few do these days. Have a blessed day with our amazing God. Hallelujah!

@VEGANSAM

One of my favorite songs...Ever.
The music...the lyrics...the arrangement...the production...the voice...& the passionate way in which he sings...EVERYTHING!

@NazriB

Lies again? Old Home USD SGD

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