Back Home Again
John Fogerty Lyrics

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There's a storm across the valley, clouds are rollin' in
The afternoon is heavy on your shoulders
There's a truck out on the four lane, a mile or more away
The whinin' of his wheels just makes it colder

He's an hour away from ridin' on your prayers up in the sky
Ten days on the road are barely gone
There's a fire softly burnin', suppers on the stove

It's the light in your eyes that makes him warm

Hey, it's good to be back home again
Sometimes this old farm feels like a long lost friend
Yes, and hey, it's good to be back home again

There's all the news to tell him, how'd you spend your time
What's the latest thing the neighbors say?
And your mother called last Friday, sunshine made her cry
You felt the baby move just yesterday

Hey, it's good to be back home again
Sometimes this old farm feels like a long lost friend
Yes, and hey, it's good to be back home again

Oh, the time that I can lay this tired old body down
Feel your fingers feather soft upon me
The kisses that I live for, the love that lights my way
The happiness that livin' with you brings me

It's the sweetest thing I know of, just spending time with you
It's the little things that make a house a home
Like a fire softly burnin' and supper on the stove
The light in your eyes that makes me warm

Hey, it's good to be back home again, you know it is
Sometimes this old farm feels like a long lost friend

Yes, and hey, it's good to be back home again
I said hey, it's good to be back home again

Overall Meaning

In John Fogerty's song "Back Home Again," the lyrics depict a sense of comfort and belonging that the singer feels when he returns home to his loved one. The opening lines describe a storm coming and the weight of the day on the singer's shoulders, creating a sense of foreboding and unease. However, the image of the truck in the distance represents hope and the possibility of reuniting with his loved one. The lines "He's an hour away from ridin' on your prayers up in the sky/Ten days on the road are barely gone" highlight the singer's anticipation and longing for home.

As the song progresses, the lyrics describe the simple joys of being home, like the warmth of the fire and the light in his lover's eyes. As he catches up on the news with his loved one, he realizes the happiness that living with her brings him. The lines "It's the sweetest thing I know of, just spending time with you/It's the little things that make a house a home" emphasize the importance of the small moments and the power of love to create a sense of belonging and happiness.

Overall, the song conveys a message of the power of home to bring comfort, love, and belonging to one's life. It is a reminder of the simple joys that can be found in the everyday and the importance of cherishing loved ones.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a storm across the valley, clouds are rollin' in
There is a tempest happening in the valley, with clouds building up.

The afternoon is heavy on your shoulders
You are weighed down by the weight of the day.

There's a truck out on the four lane, a mile or more away
You can hear a truck driving down the nearby highway, but it seems far away.

The whinin' of his wheels just makes it colder
The sound of the truck's wheels is adding to the chill in the air.

He's an hour away from ridin' on your prayers up in the sky
The truck driver is far from home, and you hope that he makes it safely.

Ten days on the road are barely gone
He's been driving for a while, but it's felt like time has flown by.

There's a fire softly burnin', suppers on the stove
There is a gentle warmth inside the house, with dinner cooking on the stove.

It's the light in your eyes that makes him warm
Seeing the happiness in your face is what makes him feel at home.

Hey, it's good to be back home again
Returning home after being away is a joyful feeling.

Sometimes this old farm feels like a long lost friend
The farm has been a constant in your life, and feels like a dear old friend.

Yes, and hey, it's good to be back home again
Reiterating the feeling of happiness in returning home.

There's all the news to tell him, how'd you spend your time
There is a lot to catch up on and update him about what has happened while he's been gone.

What's the latest thing the neighbors say?
You're curious about the latest gossip from the community.

And your mother called last Friday, sunshine made her cry
Your mother is happy and emotional, and you can feel her joy.

You felt the baby move just yesterday
You experienced the excitement of feeling the baby move the day before.

Oh, the time that I can lay this tired old body down
Being home means you can finally relax and rest after a long time away.

Feel your fingers feather soft upon me
Having a gentle touch from a loved one is soothing and feels good.

The kisses that I live for, the love that lights my way
Being loved brings light into your life and makes it worth living.

The happiness that livin' with you brings me
Living with your loved one brings immense happiness and contentment.

It's the sweetest thing I know of, just spending time with you
Being with your partner and enjoying their company is the sweetest and most cherished thing.

It's the little things that make a house a home
The small things, such as a warm fire and a homemade meal, make a living space feel like home.

Like a fire softly burnin' and supper on the stove
The details, like a fire on the hearth and a meal cooking on the stove, make a home feel comfortable.

The light in your eyes that makes me warm
Seeing the happiness in your partner's face brings warmth and comfort.

Hey, it's good to be back home again, you know it is
Reiterating the joyful feeling of returning home after being away.

I said hey, it's good to be back home again
Finalizing the sentiment of happiness as you come back home.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Denver

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