Happy Home
Hedegaard Lyrics

Mama called about the paper turns out they wrote about me
My mom alerted me to an article in a magazine that featured me.

Now my broken heart's the only thing that's broke about me
Despite the challenges I face, I remain strong and resilient.

So many people should have seen what we got going on
Our talents and successes should be noticed by more people.

I only wanna put my heart and my life in songs
My music reflects my personal experiences and emotions.

Writing about the pain I felt with my daddy gone
My songs often explore the loss and sadness I feel because of my father's passing.

About the emptiness I felt when I sat alone
My music also delves into the loneliness and isolation I sometimes experience.

About the happiness I feel when I sing it loud
But my songs are also about the joy and fulfillment music brings me.

He should have heard the noise we made with the happy crowd
My father would have been proud to see the impact I've made with my music.

Did my grandaddy know he taught me what a poem was
My grandfather may not have realized the influence he had on my artistry.

How you can use a sentence or just a simple pause
My grandfather taught me that even pauses and silences can be impactful in poetry and music.

What will I say when my kids ask me who my daddy was
When my own children ask about my dad, I will struggle to describe him.

I thought about it for a while and I'm at a loss
I haven't yet figured out how to articulate my father's place in my life.

Knowing that I'm gonna live my whole life without him
I realize that I will never have my father around to see my future accomplishments.

I found out a lot of things I never knew about him
Since my father's passing, I've discovered new facets of his life and personality.

All I know is that I'll never really be alone
Despite the absence of my father, I have a supportive family and home.

'Cause we gotta lot of love and a happy home
My family is a source of love, comfort, and happiness in my life.

Magazines are writing stuff but I don't ever read them
I try to ignore the often-negative media coverage of my life and career.

Some of the folks I used to know would see and start believing
Some old acquaintances may see my success and be inspired by it.

That I would pass them by on streets and never reach to greet them
Despite my busy schedule, I still remember my old friends but struggle to make time for them.

I still remember folks even though I rarely meet them
Despite distance and time, I still have memories of people from my past.

Don't you know I miss the times when we used to hang
I long for the days when I had less stress and responsibilities and could simply hang out with friends.

Before twenty deep depended on a single man
Before my success and livelihood became intertwined with the demands of my career.

Before a single heart was broken by a single blow
Before I experienced the pain of heartbreak or delivered performances that disappointed fans.

Before all our careers depended on a single show
Before the outcome of a single show could make or break my career and financial stability.

I realize privacy's becoming difficult
As my fame grows, it becomes harder for me to maintain a private life.

It's all right now but what about when I'm old
I'm enjoying my success now, but worry about how it will sustain in the future.

I know my good friends now they'll last
I have faith in the loyalty and longevity of my closest friends.

The same ones that stood by me when my daddy past
These friends were especially important in supporting me through the loss of my father.

'Cause we got a lot of love and a happy home
My friends and I continue to find happiness and comfort in our homes and relationships.

I write a lot of songs will anybody ever read them
Despite my success, I still worry if people will appreciate and connect to my music.

You hear them on the radio but will you really read them
I hope that listeners take the time to truly reflect on the messages and stories in my music.

Why do we have our idols and why do we wanna be them
I question the idolization of celebrities and the desire to emulate their every move.

After we see them on TV we really wanna meet them
Despite my own fame, I sympathize with fans who crave personal connections with their idols.

Don't you think they miss the time when they used to hang
I wonder if fellow celebrities miss the days when they had more personal freedom.

Who's gonna stand who's gonna fall I really wanna know
I'm uncertain about the future and who will stand the test of time in the music industry.

My daddy use to play me vinyl but now daddy's gone
My father introduced me to the art of music by sharing his vinyl collection with me.

I used to practice with my mommy on the piano
My mother also played a big role in encouraging my love of music by practicing with me.

I still get nervous every time I know she's at a show
Despite my success, I still feel pressure and anxiety when performing in front of my loved ones.

Now my family comes first before everyone
I prioritize my family and their needs above my work obligations.

I had the perfect dad I wanna be the perfect son
I recognize the importance of my father's role in my life and aspire to be as good a father to my own future children.

Though I really feel sometimes I am on my own
Despite the love and support of my family and friends, I still feel a sense of isolation.

I know I got a lot of love and a happy home
However, I am still grateful for the warmth and happiness that my family and home provide me with.