The Road Home
Heart Lyrics


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On the road home, got the radio on
And all the miles are running by
Like so many songs, you and I, on the road home
Partners in our travelin', lovers in our soul

Oh, oh, the highway runs so clear
Oh, oh, grinning from there to here
I'll tell you a story from the heart and from the bone
And I will tell you everything on the road

On the road home, in the early spring
Locked up in my silence, alone with everything
But no, no, oh, you said no, no, no, no
And if you find the words won't come
Just you stand and sing

And oh, oh, the highway runs so clear
Oh, oh, grinning from there to here
You know I love singin' it, the silence that is home
And now we've put the same on the road

On the road home, yeah, goin' home

On the road home, we see the yellow moon rise
And I feel what you are feelin' 'cause I see it with your eyes
You see romance, your sweet love song
Standin' in that moonlight, two hearts can't be wrong

Oh oh, la la la la, oh oh, la la la la
Oh oh, la la la la la la la la, la la

On the road home, I'm goin' home

Yeah, goin' home, on the road home
On the road home

Overall Meaning

The song “The Road Home” by Heart speaks of a journey to home and the experiences that come with it. The lyrics talk about the journey back home with the radio on and the miles passing by like songs. The two people traveling together are not just partners but also lovers in their souls, which adds to the depth of their companionship. The highway is running clear and they “grin from there to here” indicating their happiness and contentment in each other’s company.


The second verse talks about the journey during early spring, where one of them is locked up in silence and alone with everything. However, the other partner encourages her to sing, and they both sing along to the silence that is their home, putting the same on the road. The third verse talks about the moon rising and the emotions they feel while staring at it. It reflects the intimacy between the two, and their romance blossoms in the moonlight. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, leaving the listener with the imagery of the journey home.


Overall, the song is a beautiful portrayal of companionship, love, freedom, and the journey back home, which is conveyed through the lyrics in a poetic and meaningful way.


Line by Line Meaning

On the road home, got the radio on
We are driving home while listening to the radio


And all the miles are running by
The miles are passing by quickly


Like so many songs, you and I, on the road home
The miles that are passing reminds us of how many songs we have listened together on the road home


Partners in our travelin', lovers in our soul
We are not just travel partners, we are lovers


Oh, oh, the highway runs so clear
The highway is very clear and easy to drive on


Oh, oh, grinning from there to here
We are happy and smiling while driving


I'll tell you a story from the heart and from the bone
I will share a deep and personal story that comes from the heart and soul


And I will tell you everything on the road
I will share everything with you during our journey


On the road home, in the early spring
We are traveling home during the beginning of the spring season


Locked up in my silence, alone with everything
I am feeling very quiet and contemplative, with a lot on my mind


But no, no, oh, you said no, no, no, no
You refuted my silence and helped me come out of my shell


And if you find the words won't come
If you are struggling to find the right words to say


Just you stand and sing
Just stand and sing, let the emotions flow through you


You know I love singin' it, the silence that is home
I appreciate the comfort that silence at home can bring


And now we've put the same on the road
We are bringing that same peace and comfort with us on our journey


On the road home, yeah, goin' home
We are heading home while on the road


On the road home, we see the yellow moon rise
As we travel, we see the yellow moon rising into the sky


And I feel what you are feelin' 'cause I see it with your eyes
I understand how you are feeling because I see it in your eyes


You see romance, your sweet love song
You are seeing the romance and love in our journey, and it is a beautiful thing


Standin' in that moonlight, two hearts can't be wrong
As we stand together in the moonlight, we can feel in our hearts that we are meant to be


Oh oh, la la la la, oh oh, la la la la
Singing nonsensical sounds that show our joy and happiness


Oh oh, la la la la la la la la, la la
More joyful sounds


On the road home, I'm goin' home
We are feeling the excitement of finally returning home


Yeah, goin' home, on the road home
We are driving home, anticipating the moment when we finally arrive


On the road home
We are currently on our journey back home




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANN WILSON, NANCY LAMOUREAUX WILSON

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Comments from YouTube:

@wingerboy88

Amazing song.. it brings me memories from 2006 when I bought my first Heart CD.. awesome times!

@davidpieratt

54 been a fan since day one and this song is my favorite.

@Nik-tb9xz

I love this song! I'm a HUGE Heart fan since I was 3 years old. I've been a fan for 47 years.

@gypsyjezebel1651

I'm just glad I got to breathe both their air more than one time. Thanks! for uploading this show❤

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@dvardeman

This is from 1994

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Great song...

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