The tall blonde songstress's self-titled album, 'Faith, ' sold four million copies worldwide. The album featured her hit single 'This Kiss, ' which topped the charts for three straight weeks and became her first crossover success, hitting number five on the pop charts. The album also featured 'Let Me Go, ' for which Faith received a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Female Country Vocal.
The Come Home Songfacts says that Come Home, Faith Hill's first song to be heard from her seventh studio album was penned by Ryan Tedder about a soldier friend of his who was serving overseas. Hill debuted the song on the CMA Awards on November 9, 2011 and it was made available for download shortly afterwards.
American Heart, the first official single from Faith Hill's seventh studio album was written by Jonathan Singleton and Jim Beavers and tells the story of a woman whom survives her struggles by her faith in the American dream. "It bleeds, it scars, but it shines when times get hard," sings Hill, "you can't break an American heart." The song was released to country radio, for airplay on October 1, 2012. (American Heart Songfacts)
A Man's Home is His Castle
Faith Hill Lyrics
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She said, "I wouldn't have come in today
"But I really need the cash
"I know I can't fool anyone 'cause dark glasses tell no lies
"But make-up won't cover up a blackened eye"
Oh, oh, oh no
"You see, Jimmy works construction now
"So he went down to the liquor store
"And by noon he felt no pain
"I came in an hour late then I let his supper burn
"Well he hit the roof hit the wall
"And then it was my turn"
He said "A man's home is his castle
It always has been and so it remains"
"But he holds the keys in a fist of rage
"His home is his castle
"And mine is a cage
Someone much have heard the noise and they dialed 911
And the cop that showed up at the door asked,
"Is there a problem son?"
Jimmy smiled and said "No sir, just a little fight that's all
Hey you know how it gets sometimes
When you're layin' down the law"
Oh, oh, oh no
"So I pulled out my suitcase I started packin' up my clothes
"And Jimmy said 'Now Linda, where do you expect to go with those'
"I told him 'I have tried, but not an ounce of love survives'
"Well he grabbed my wrist and shouted
"You're not leavin' here alive"
She said "I'm savin' up my money and when I get the nerve I'll run
"But Jim don't give up easily so I intend to buy a gun
"He will never see the way he treats me is a crime
"Somebody oughta lock him up but I'm the one
"Who's done the time"
He said "A man's home is his castle
It always has been and so it remains"
"But he holds the keys in a fist of rage
"His home is his castle
"And mine is a cage"
Faith Hill's "A Man's Home is His Castle" is a heart-breaking portrayal of domestic violence. The song takes the perspective of Linda, who works at a diner as a waitress. She comes in late and is sporting dark glasses to hide a blackened eye. She spills her story to us, recounting how her husband, Jimmy, works in construction and drank heavily in the past. Yesterday, he got drunk and beat her up because she came into work late and let his supper burn.
Jimmy's home is his castle, and he wields his power over Linda with a fist of rage. It's a lonely and frightening existence for Linda, who is trapped in a cage that Jimmy has constructed for her. Linda tries to leave and has her bags packed, but Jimmy stops her, shouting that she won't leave alive. Despite her fear, Linda is determined to save up money and escape from her abusive husband.
The song is a poignant commentary on the struggles of women who endure domestic violence. It highlights the fact that many women feel trapped and alone in abusive relationships, unable to leave due to financial problems, fear, or a lacking support system. The lyrics are powerful, and Faith Hill's vocal performance makes them all the more emotional.
Line by Line Meaning
Linda works the diner pourin' coffee slingin' hash
Linda is employed at the diner, mainly serving coffee and preparing food.
She said, "I wouldn't have come in today
Linda did not want to go to work on that day.
"But I really need the cash
However, Linda needed the money.
"I know I can't fool anyone 'cause dark glasses tell no lies
Linda’s dark glasses are not enough to hide her blackened eye, a sign of domestic violence.
"But make-up won't cover up a blackened eye"
Even makeup cannot conceal a black eye.
"You see, Jimmy works construction now
Linda’s husband, Jimmy, is employed in the construction industry.
"But yesterday it rained
However, he could not work that day because of the rains.
"So he went down to the liquor store
Jimmy went to the liquor store instead.
"And by noon he felt no pain
By noon, he was drunk and insensitive to his actions.
"I came in an hour late then I let his supper burn
Linda arrived an hour late, leading to a burnt supper.
"Well he hit the roof hit the wall
Jimmy got angry and started hitting the walls.
"And then it was my turn"
He then started to physically abuse Linda.
He said "A man's home is his castle
Jimmy uses the saying to justify his abusive behavior towards Linda.
It always has been and so it remains"
The phrase has always been used to support his argument.
"But he holds the keys in a fist of rage
Jimmy has the power to control their relationship with his anger.
"His home is his castle
Jimmy believes that his house is his fortress, beyond Linda's control.
"And mine is a cage
However, Linda feels trapped and helpless in her own home.
"Someone much have heard the noise and they dialed 911
The loud noises from their altercation were heard by someone who called emergency services.
"And the cop that showed up at the door asked,
The police officer who arrived at their door enquired about the disturbance.
"Is there a problem son?
He asked Jimmy if there is any problem.
"Jimmy smiled and said "No sir, just a little fight that's all
Jimmy downplayed the severity of the incident.
"Hey you know how it gets sometimes
He pretended that such fights happen occasionally.
"When you're layin' down the law"
He subtly hinted that Linda was being difficult.
"So I pulled out my suitcase I started packin' up my clothes
After the incident, Linda started packing her clothes to leave.
"And Jimmy said 'Now Linda, where do you expect to go with those'
However, Jimmy tried to stop her from leaving by questioning her plans.
"I told him 'I have tried, but not an ounce of love survives
Linda tried to communicate her feelings but without any success.
"Well he grabbed my wrist and shouted
Jimmy then physically assaulted Linda by grabbing her wrist and yelling at her.
"You're not leavin' here alive"
He threatened to harm Linda if she left.
"She said "I'm savin' up my money and when I get the nerve I'll run
Despite the obstacles, Linda planned to leave Jimmy as soon as possible.
"But Jim don't give up easily so I intend to buy a gun
However, she feared Jimmy's persistence and hence started considering buying a gun.
"He will never see the way he treats me is a crime
Linda felt that Jimmy never realized the gravity of his abusive behavior.
"Somebody oughta lock him up but I'm the one
Despite Jimmy's fault, Linda feels like she is the one being punished.
"Who's done the time"
She is the one who is suffering because of their relationship.
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