From a first single in 1979, the group successfully combined a pop rock and power pop (and sometimes, a blues rock) influenced backing with harmony side-vocals and Lewis' strident voice, and the band had numerous hit songs during the 1980s and early 1990s. These include "The Power of Love" and "Back in Time" (both of which were featured in the film "Back to the Future"), "I Want a New Drug", "Doin' It All (For My Baby)", "Do You Believe in Love?" "Hip to Be Square", "Stuck With You", and "Jacob's Ladder". Huey Lewis shared three Grammy awards, an American Music Award, and a People's Choice Award along with several artists for his role singing the 1985 charity song "We Are the World" as well.
=Albums=
Huey Lewis & the News (1980)
Picture This (1982) [#13 U.S. Gold]
Sports (1983) [#1 U.S. 7x Platinum]
Back to the Future Soundtrack (1985) [Gold]
Fore! (1986) [#1 U.S. 3x Platinum]
Small World (1988) [#11 U.S. Platinum]
Hard at Play (1991) [#27 U.S. Gold]
The Heart of Rock & Roll - The Best of Huey Lewis and The News (1992)
Four Chords & Several Years Ago (1994) [#55 U.S.]
Time Flies: The Best of Huey Lewis and the News (1996) [#185 U.S.]
Plan B (2001) [#165 U.S.]
Live at 25 (2005)
Greatest Hits & Videos (2006) [#70 U.S.]
www.hueylewisandthenews.com
Finally Found a Home
Huey Lewis & The News Lyrics
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People always asking me
What will you be when you grow up
You're gonna need security
Spent a little time in school
Wishing I was somewhere else
Having fun and acting cool
I just want to be myself
And I finally found a home
Where I'll never be alone
Right here where I belong
And I finally found a home
Here, in a song
Thought I'd finally found the one
Together we would always be
Funny how things come undone
Love's not what it's supposed to be
Now everybody needs a place
Even if it's on a stage
Everybody needs a race
Something to help them turn the page
And I finally found a home
Where I'll never be alone
Right here where I belong
And I finally found a home
Here, in a song
It used to make me so fed up
People always asking me
What are you now that you've grown up
Exactly what I want to be
And I finally found a home
Where I'll never be alone
Right here where I belong
And I finally found a home
And I finally found a home
I ain't goin' nowhere
And I finally found a home
If you want be I'll be here
And I finally found a home
And I finally found a home
Here in a song
And I finally foudn a home
And I finally found a home
And I finally found a home
The lyrics of "Finally Found a Home" by Huey Lewis & The News express the journey of finding one's purpose and sense of belonging. The singer begins by talking about how people always ask about their future plans and the need for security in life. However, they spend their time in school daydreaming and yearning for something more. The singer just wants to be true to themselves and not succumb to societal expectations. Yet, they feel lost and alone—until they find a place where they feel they belong.
The "home" mentioned in the song is not a physical place but rather a state of being. It's about finding a sense of purpose and acceptance of oneself. The singer notes the disillusionment they faced with an idealized romantic relationship, emphasizing the need for everyone to find their own "place" or "race" to move forward in life. The ultimate realization is that the singer has finally found their "home" where they can be themselves and never be alone by doing something they love.
Overall, the song conveys a message of self-discovery and the importance of finding one's passion and sense of belonging. The idea of "home" is an emotional concept, and this song shows how it can come in different forms wherein the metaphorical "home" is ultimately found within oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
It used to make me so fed up
The constant questioning of my future used to frustrate me greatly
People always asking me
Others were always inquiring about my future plans
What will you be when you grow up
They were specifically curious about what I planned to do with my life
You're gonna need security
They implied that whatever I choose to pursue will require financial stability
Spent a little time in school
I had some formal education
Wishing I was somewhere else
But at times, I wished to be in a different place
Having fun and acting cool
I tried to enjoy myself and appear confident
I just want to be myself
Ultimately, I just wanted to be true to who I was
And I finally found a home
Now, I've found a place where I belong
Where I'll never be alone
I'll always have a sense of community and belonging here
Right here where I belong
This is exactly where I'm meant to be
Here, in a song
This profound realization is reflected in this song
Thought I'd finally found the one
I thought I had found true love
Together we would always be
I believed we were meant to be together forever
Funny how things come undone
It's ironic how things can fall apart unexpectedly
Love's not what it's supposed to be
I realize that my idealized vision of love may not always align with reality
Now everybody needs a place
Everyone needs somewhere to feel at home
Even if it's on a stage
For some, that place may be on a stage or in the spotlight
Everybody needs a race
We all need something to strive for or work towards
Something to help them turn the page
These goals can help us move forward in life and mark new chapters
And I finally found a home
Once again, I've found a place where I belong
I ain't goin' nowhere
I'm committed to staying here
If you want be I'll be here
And I'm always here for those who need me
And I finally foudn a home
This sense of belonging is something I've been searching for
Here in a song
And this song is a testament to that
And I finally found a home
It bears repeating - this is a moment of great significance and relief
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB BROWN, CHRISTOPHER JOHN HAYES, HUEY LEWIS, MARIO CIPOLLINA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mark Ellis
A great song that was never played enough on the radio.
Adam Holtz
A true musician's song . The words say it all . Fantastic music !!!!
John Pazell
This song got a lot of airplay on WRIF in Detroit back in the day. One of the best on Sports.
Rick H
Great music!! The first cassette I ever owned" Sports".
Lark Raines
The "Sports"lp was one of the best all around lp's of the 80s. The whole album is great.
Jose Cuella
I bougth the LP from the begining to yo the end very good.
Bob Holmes
It was only last year that I found out that the song Walking On A Thin Line was about the Vietnam War.
Ron Gibson
I wore out at least two cassettes of this album. Now I have it on my iPhone. A few months ago, I found it on vinyl.
Charlie97
I have both the 'Sports' and the 'Fore' albums on LP🔥🔥🔥🔥
Xennial 80s Ex-Berner
One of Huey's best songs, and go figure it was one of the few from Sports to NOT be released as a single.