The band was formed almost five years ago by Mike Eli who grew up just outside of Houston and James Young who hails from Irving, TX. After playing together as a duo they were later joined by drummer Chris Thompson of Colleyville, TX and bassist Jon Jones of Omaha, NE who all met while students at the University of North Texas at Denton, about 50 miles north of Dallas/Forth Worth. After graduating the group decided to stay in Denton and to this day make their home in the town.
Late in 2003 producer Frank Liddell (Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Chris Knight) attended a show at the Gypsy Tea Room where EYB was playing on the bill with Miranda Lambert. He was blown away by the show and wound up signing them to Carnival Recording Company soon after. In April 2005, the Eli Young Band released Level, marking their debut on Carnival.
Level has drawn comparisons to The Jayhawks in the plaintive "When It Rains". The band members, all in their early 20s, have proven to be adept at blending their musical influences into a cohesive sound on this effort. You can hear the heartland rock of John Mellencamp in the autobiographical "Small Town Kid" and the crying-in-your-beer band on the road saga "Highways and Broken Hearts." There's the grinding blues of the Black Crowes in "Bring It on Home," and the romantic lament of "That's the Way" and "Everything Is You."
Home
Eli Young Band Lyrics
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In this broke down used up town
Bled my heart on these city streets
As strangers lay their money down
I'm home
I've never known a love
My soul was searching for
Feel nothing I've felt before
I'm alone
[Chorus]
So I'll shake some hands
Chase that calling star
I'm gonna drive so fast
I can only drive so far
Gonna lay my bricks
And park my car
Gonna sow my seeds somewhere
But home is where you are
See your washed out faded smiles
When I look back on this place
All that held me as a child
Is begging me to stay
But I'm gone
[Chorus]
I'll follow that blinding sun
What I can't see past
Knowing I can always go back home
[Chorus]
It's where you are
The lyrics to Eli Young Band's song "Home" describe the journey of someone who has spent much of their life in a small, worn-down town where they have shed many tears and years of their life. The city streets have witnessed their heart bleeding as they struggled to find their place. But then, they found a love that they have never known before, and it has brought them a sense of peace and contentment. However, this love is not present with them, and they find themselves alone, facing the decision of whether to leave or stay.
The chorus expresses this conflict by offering different options. They can shake some hands and try to achieve their dreams, but there is a limit to how far they can go. They can lay their bricks and park their car somewhere new, where they can sow their seeds and start anew. But ultimately, they acknowledge that home is where the person they love is, and that is where they truly belong.
Throughout the song, the lyrics show a sense of longing and nostalgia for the past, as well as hope and uncertainty for the future. The music, with its gentle guitar and emotional vocals, reinforces this message, bringing a sense of wistfulness and reflection to the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
I shed a lot of years and tears
I’ve spent a long time here, crying and struggling
In this broke down used up town
This place is worn out and abandoned
Bled my heart on these city streets
I’ve poured my heart out on these streets, to no avail
As strangers lay their money down
People come here to gamble and spend their money
I'm home
This is where I belong, despite it all
I've never known a love
I’ve never felt love before
My soul was searching for
My inner being has longed for this love
Now I look into that great big blue
Now I see a new perspective, with endless possibilities
Feel nothing I've felt before
I’m experiencing emotions I never knew existed
I'm alone
Despite this new love, I’m still on my own
So I'll shake some hands
I’ll make new connections and build relationships
Chase that calling star
I’ll pursue my dreams and follow my passion
I'm gonna drive so fast
I’ll go as far as I can, as quickly as possible
I can only drive so far
I have limits to what I can achieve, physically and emotionally
Gonna lay my bricks
I’ll build my own foundation and create my own path
And park my car
I’ll settle down and make a new home for myself
Gonna sow my seeds somewhere
I’ll plant my own roots and start afresh
But home is where you are
Ultimately, wherever my loved ones are, that’s where I’ll find my true home
See your washed out faded smiles
I remember the happy times, even if they’ve faded over time
When I look back on this place
Reflecting on my time here, in this town
All that held me as a child
Memories of my childhood in this place still hold meaning to me
Is begging me to stay
There’s a part of me that wants to stay here, even though it’s not where I belong
But I'm gone
Despite the pull of nostalgia, I have to move on
I'll follow that blinding sun
I’ll chase my dreams and follow my passion, even if it’s difficult
What I can't see past
Even if I don’t know what’s ahead, I’ll keep moving forward
Knowing I can always go back home
No matter how far I wander, I know I can always return to my loved ones and find my true home
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JUSTIN MICHAEL WEAVER, KELLY ANE ARCHER, MIKE ELI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
prettytightgirl
great job thank you for uploading this great song i love the eli young band
Faith Williams
i am in love with this song!! really love it :3
Dru Lessman
I hav been singing it for a long time ..
clemsontigz
AMAZING BAND.. HOW IN THE HELL HAS THIS BAND NOT TOOK FLIGHT THREW THE ROOF. I kno theyve had recognition but Ive listened to there albums and ther amazing.. Shows how fucked up the music industry is , they shove bs down our throats till we buy into it..
Shannon Brewster
its Country music like this that makes me thank god i was born in Texas <3
James
Shannon Hickman amen !
Rose Marie
reunited with my step brother after 13 years. we were separated I missed him so much! ðŸ˜
Ariadna
Reminds me of my first love
Ariadna
Reminds me of my first love
Dan Eppich
same. i got here because of that. hurts.