The Road Home
Garrett Atterberry Lyrics

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Such a nice voice
It's the little things
Got a habit of overthinking a good thing
So sunk into my head
Didn't even focus

Tell me one joke, and I'll tell you two
Daydreams Stressing, like "what are we to do?"

Set aside our fears
Take a moment to rest with you, with you
I swear I'm

Steady, trying to kick back
Over getting payback
Still carry the scars
But connection will eclipse that, fix that
Rebuild the glass house crushed from stone
I don't pretend to like it
Oh, don't remind me
100 miles in my mind
On the road home to you

On the road home on the road home to you
On the road home on the road home to you

Tell me one joke, and I'll tell you two
Daydream Stressing oh, what are we to do?
Set aside our fears
Take a moment to rest with you (Ooh ooh)
I swear I'm

Steady, trying to kick back
Over getting payback
Still carry the scars

But connection will eclipse that, fix that
Rebuild the glass house crushed from stone
I don't pretend to like it
Oh, don't remind me
100 miles in my mind
On the road home to you

Overall Meaning

In "The Road Home" by Garrett Atterberry, the lyrics delve into the complexities of a relationship and the struggles that come along with it. The opening lines, "Such a nice voice, It's the little things, Got a habit of overthinking a good thing" suggest that the singer finds comfort in the small details of their partner but tends to overanalyze and overthink the positive aspects of their relationship, potentially causing unnecessary stress. The line "So sunk into my head, Didn't even focus" hints at the singer's tendency to get lost in their thoughts and lose sight of the present moment.

The repetition of the verse "Tell me one joke, and I'll tell you two, Daydreams stressing, like 'what are we to do?'" reflects the singer's desire for lightheartedness and mutual understanding in the relationship, as well as their tendency to worry about the future. Despite their anxieties, the lyrics also emphasize the importance of setting aside fears and taking moments of rest with their partner, expressing a commitment to finding solace and peace together.

The chorus conveys the singer's determination to move forward and let go of the past. They express a desire to heal the wounds and scars from previous experiences, suggesting that their connection with their partner is stronger than any pain they have endured. The metaphor of "rebuilding the glass house crushed from stone" symbolizes rebuilding trust and vulnerability in the relationship. Although the singer might not enjoy the process of rebuilding, they are willing to confront the challenges for the sake of their connection.

The closing lines of the song, "100 miles in my mind, On the road home to you," evoke a sense of distance and longing, both physically and emotionally. The singer is on a journey, navigating their thoughts and emotions as they strive to reach a place of comfort and belonging with their partner. The repetition of "On the road home to you" emphasizes their determination to work through their struggles and ultimately find their way back to each other.

Overall, "The Road Home" explores the complexities of relationships, the tendency to overthink, the urge to heal and rebuild, and the longing for a place of peace and connection with a loved one.

Line by Line Meaning

Such a nice voice
Your voice is so pleasant and pleasing

It's the little things
It's the small details that make a difference

Got a habit of overthinking a good thing
I tend to overanalyze and overcomplicate something that is already good

So sunk into my head
I am deeply absorbed in my thoughts

Didn't even focus
I didn't even pay attention

Tell me one joke, and I'll tell you two
If you tell me a joke, I'll happily respond with two of my own

Daydreams Stressing, like "what are we to do?"
My daydreams are causing me anxiety, making me wonder about our future actions

Set aside our fears
Let's ignore our fears

Take a moment to rest with you, with you
Let's pause and relax together

I swear I'm
I promise that I am

Steady, trying to kick back
I am striving to relax and unwind

Over getting payback
Rather than seeking revenge

Still carry the scars
I still bear the emotional wounds

But connection will eclipse that, fix that
But our strong bond will overshadow and heal those wounds

Rebuild the glass house crushed from stone
Reconstruct the fragile relationship damaged by our actions

I don't pretend to like it
I'm not pretending to enjoy the situation

Oh, don't remind me
Please don't bring it up again

100 miles in my mind
I feel mentally distant or preoccupied

On the road home to you
Heading back to you

On the road home on the road home to you
Continuously traveling toward you

Tell me one joke, and I'll tell you two
If you tell me a joke, I'll gladly respond with two more

Daydream Stressing oh, what are we to do?
Getting lost in my thoughts, anxious about our next steps

Set aside our fears
Let's put our worries aside

Take a moment to rest with you (Ooh ooh)
Pause and relax with you

I swear I'm
I promise that I am

Steady, trying to kick back
Consistently attempting to unwind

Over getting payback
Instead of seeking revenge

Still carry the scars
I still bear the emotional wounds

But connection will eclipse that, fix that
But our strong bond will overshadow and mend those wounds

Rebuild the glass house crushed from stone
Reconstruct the fragile relationship damaged by our actions

I don't pretend to like it
I'm not pretending to enjoy the situation

Oh, don't remind me
Please don't bring it up again

100 miles in my mind
I feel mentally distant or preoccupied

On the road home to you
Heading back to you

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Garrett Atterberry

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Comments from YouTube:

@shelovestokyo1

2y↑3

Your songs are so fuckin good is that really your voice in can you remember the rain?

@GarrettAtterberry

2y↑2

Thank you! :)
Actually that song is an old demo of a sample I rlly liked I just turned into a new sequence / beat and added some stuff. Never expected the demo to get big lol but it’s cool seeing the new people finding my other stuff as a result!