Almost Home
Mariah Carey Lyrics

Hey, hey
An enthusiastic greeting to the listener

You're almost home
Assuring the listener that they are close to achieving their goal

I've seen the light in the sky
Expressing her observation of an encouraging sign

In the skies are like fireflies
The multiple lights resemble fireflies in the dark sky

Burning bright, just to vanish in the dark
The light burns brightly for a brief moment before fading away

I've held hope in my two hands
Acknowledges her persistent optimism and faith to succeed

That there would be another chance
Anticipating that an opportunity will present itself

To find the kingdom, I'm believing in my heart
Believing that her goal is to find a place where she belongs and feels satisfied

Cause underneath the good there's something greater than you know
Emphasizes that there is a deeper meaning to things beyond what is visible

When you're almost there
Informs the listener that they are almost achieving their objective

And you're almost home
Reiterates that the listener is about to experience success

Just open up your eyes and go, go
Encourages the listener to be observant and take action

Know you're not alone
Assures the listener that they have support and are not alone

When you run, run so far
Describes someone who has gone far from home

You've forgotten who you are
States that they may have lost their sense of identity

Where you're from, it's like some other universe
Suggests that their hometown seems distant and unfamiliar now

You count your steps, like they're regrets
Shows that every step they take feels like they missed an opportunity or made a mistake

You catch one breath then lose the rest
Implying that every small triumph they experience is followed by further challenges

Wrong is right, right is left
Expresses confusion and disorientation

And there's nowhere left to turn
Conveys a feeling of desperation and hopelessness

So don't believe in everything
Suggests that not all information is accurate or beneficial

You think, you think you know
A reminder that we should approach things with a critical eye and not jump to conclusions

When you let your heart be the compass
Advises the listener to trust their intuition

You won't get lost, not if you trust it
Once we listen to our hearts, we will find our way and not falter

When you hear the sound of the trumpet
A representation of a victory announcement

Louder than ever before
The triumph will be greater than any past experience

You're almost there
A reminder that success is within reach

Almost home
The listener is that much closer to their goal

Just open up your eyes and go, go
Advocating mindfulness and an affirmative lifestyle

Know you're not alone
Reasserts support from others and that the listener is not struggling on their own

You're almost home
A final reminder that they are close to realizing their goal