Following her gut has always served Cook well. She grew up in Selma, Ore., to a family that encouraged both of her great passions: country music and horses. “I was brought up really strong in my beliefs,” says Cook, whose major influences include Garth Brooks and Shania Twain. “My family definitely keeps me grounded—and the horses help, too.” Her love of the outdoors can be seen weekly on the Versus network series Goin’ Country, which showcases both her hunting skills and her musical talent. Cook is now hard at work writing songs for her Broken Bow debut with proven tunesmiths such as Dean Sams of Lonestar and Amy Dalley. “It’s rockin’ country, but I have great ballads, too,” she says of her new music. “It’s the music that I’ve always wanted to sing, I’ve just never had a shot at singing it.”
Now she has that shot, and she’s determined to make it count. “This is the first chance that I’ve been given to be the artist that I believe I can be,” she says. “I’m hoping that everybody’s going to like the real me.”
Homesick
Kristy Lee Cook Lyrics
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I got a map in my front seat,
Got a sweet kiss from my Mama,
Her lipstick's still on my cheek.
Got a good luck from my daddy,
And my sister's favorite dress,
Oh I miss them all already,
Chorus:
I know this ain't goodbye forever,
I know, I can come back anytime I want to,
My dreams are calling,
I know it's now or never,
All I gotta do is remember where my heart is,
When I get, Homesick, homesick...
I've got a one bedroom apartment,
A view of sixteenth avenue,
Got my grandpa's old guitar,
And in my head a picture of you, yeah...
Chorus:
I know this ain't goodbye forever,
I know, I can come back anytime I want to,
My dreams are calling,
I know it's now or never,
All I gotta do is remember where my heart is,
When I get, Homesick, yeah, yeah, yeah,
Bridge:
If these dreams work out like I plan,
They're gonna take me far,
But no matter how far...
Chorus:
I know this ain't goodbye forever,
I know, I can come back anytime I want to,
My dreams are calling,
I know it's now or never,
All I gotta do is remember where my heart is,
When I get, Homesick, homesick, homesick, homesick...
The song "Homesick" by Kristy Lee Cook is about leaving home in pursuit of dreams and facing the conflicted emotions that come with it. In the first verse, Cook acknowledges that she has the material things she needs for the journey - money and a map - but what she really cherishes are the tokens of affection from her family. The memory of their kisses and good luck wishes is a bittersweet reminder of the home she's leaving behind, made even more poignant by the fact that she's only just begun to travel. The chorus captures the theme of the song: Cook knows she can always come back home, but right now her dreams are calling and she feels it's important to pursue them. The challenge is to stay true to where her heart is, particularly when she starts to feel "homesick."
The second verse is more introspective, as Cook describes the small apartment she's made her new home. It's a humble space, but it comes with a view of a famous Nashville street - Sixteenth Avenue, also known as Music Row, where many country music labels and studios are located. Her grandpa's old guitar is a comfort, as is the mental image of someone she cares about, who represents the emotional ties she has to the past. The bridge is a moment of reflection, as Cook acknowledges that her dreams may take her far away, but that won't change where her heart is. The chorus repeats, emphasizing that the choice to pursue her dreams doesn't mean she's saying goodbye to her home forever.
Line by Line Meaning
I got money in my pocket,
I have cash on hand,
I got a map in my front seat,
I have a navigational tool within reach,
Got a sweet kiss from my Mama,
My mother gave me a loving kiss,
Her lipstick's still on my cheek.
The lipstick marks from her kiss are still visible on my cheek.
Got a good luck from my daddy,
My father wished me the best (of luck),
And my sister's favorite dress,
I have my sister's most loved garment,
Oh I miss them all already,
I already feel longing for their presence,
And it ain't even been ten miles yet,
I haven't even traveled ten miles yet, and I'm already homesick.
I know this ain't goodbye forever,
I understand that this isn't a permanent farewell,
I know, I can come back anytime I want to,
I am confident that I can return whenever I wish,
My dreams are calling,
My aspirations are beckoning me,
I know it's now or never,
I'm aware that it's a now or never situation,
All I gotta do is remember where my heart is,
All I need to do is recall where my true desires lie,
When I get, Homesick, homesick...
When I start missing home, feeling homesick...
I've got a one bedroom apartment,
I have a one bedroom flat,
A view of sixteenth avenue,
I have a sight of sixteenth avenue,
Got my grandpa's old guitar,
I have my grandfather's vintage guitar,
And in my head a picture of you, yeah...
And in my mind, a picture of you persists.
If these dreams work out like I plan,
If my plans materialize in accordance with my goals,
They're gonna take me far,
They will propel me to great lengths,
But no matter how far...
Regardless of how far I go...
When I get, Homesick, homesick, homesick, homesick...
When I become nostalgic and long for home...
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CLAY BERNARD MILLS, RACHEL PROCTOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Larry Cook
Just happen to run across this video, how cool. great job, and I am sure Kristy loves it.
Laura Jean
Thank You :) I Agree It Does Bring Back Good Memories :)
Laura Jean
Same Here.....She's Such An Amazing Talent....THis Was Supposed To Be The Happy Birthday Video:P
AshKrusher83
I miss Kristy after watching this... :)
Laura Jean
@JoopShoop2 Thank You (: