Michae… Read Full Bio ↴Husband, Father, Artist, Songwriter, Producer, Worship Leader
Michael Ruff grew up on the East coast, then moved to Los Angeles where he lived through the hairspray and ignorance of the '80's. More well-known among artists and musicians then in the mass music marketplace. Michael stays close to his home of 20 years (Hawaii) rather than take time away from family for "career". Michael works with many of the top international and Hawai'ian artists, writing, recording and producing music.
A gifted singer and keyboardist and live performer, He has released eleven solo CDS worldwide. His worship songs are honest and have a wonderful way of bringing people into the presence of God.
He has written multi million selling songs for and with such artists as: Bonnie Raitt, Natalie Cole, India Arie, David Sanborn, Kenny Loggins, BeBe Winans, Kal David, Huey Lewis and the News, The Doobie Bros. and so many others.
Has been musical director for, produced and/or recorded with: India Arie, Chaka, Lionel Ritchie, Bonnie Raitt, Rickie Lee Jones, David Sanborn, The Winans, Andre Crouch, Crystal Lewis, Carl Anderson, Brenda Russell, Kenny Loggins, Randy Brecker, Gino Vannelli, Jose Feliciano, Right Said Fred, Nancy Wilson, Diane Schuur, Eric Burdon, John Lee Hooker, Stevie Nicks, Cyril Pahinui, Hawaiian Style Band, Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom, Eric Gilliom and many others.
Michael is a gifted producer and engineer that will always focus on the song and artistic integrity. As a producer and songwriter,he has been associated with many Grammy Nominations, and has won and been nominated for multiple Na Hoku Hanohano awards (Hawaiian Grammys). His music is used often in Television and Movies.
A dedicated husband and father, decent surfer and volleyball player... a terrible golfer, and is not allowed near power-tools.
Hometown
Michael Ruff Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
People are feeling better
Take a look around
If you try, you can find a smiling face
They don't worry
They don't want after everything
People find their happiness
In the simpler things
My brother married his childhood sweetheart
Some will bring them down
But these are the people who search their
Whole lives long
They don't worry
They're in love - they have everything
Look ahead to the joy
Being together brings
Here in my hometown
There's always someone right there beside me
Here in my hometown
It's gonna be a lovely day
Here in my hometown
I get a certain feeling
Walking all around
There's a chill in the air and
The leaves are turning brown
Here at home
A love and family
Ever strong
Here at home
I finally know where I belong
Here in my hometown
There's always someone right here beside me
Here in my hometown It's gonna be a lovely day - hey
Here in my hometown
Right where I started
Home, home is where the heart is
Here in my hometown
It's gonna be a lovely day
The song "Hometown" by Michael Ruff is a nostalgic reflection on the joys and comforts of coming from a small town. The lyrics portray a sense of contentment and familiarity that can only come from being surrounded by the people and places you know well. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as Ruff sings, "Here in my hometown, people are feeling better. Take a look around, if you try, you can find a smiling face." This creates an image of a supportive and optimistic community that looks out for each other.
Ruff then sings about his brother marrying his childhood sweetheart, emphasizing the importance of love and family in his hometown. He acknowledges that there may be negative people who try to bring them down, but ultimately, those who find happiness in the simpler things are the ones who thrive. The chorus affirms that there is always someone beside him in his hometown and that it's going to be a lovely day, conveying a sense of optimism and positivity. The final lines "Here at home, I finally know where I belong" echo the sentiment that home is where the heart is.
Overall, the song "Hometown" is a celebration of the sense of community, love and family that can be found in small towns, and the contentment that comes with being surrounded by familiar faces and places.
Line by Line Meaning
Here in my hometown
In this place I come from
People are feeling better
The people here are happier
Take a look around
Observe the surroundings
If you try, you can find a smiling face
One may discover happiness in the smiles of the people
They don't worry
They do not stress
They don't want after everything
They have everything they need, and do not desire more
People find their happiness
The citizens locate their pleasure
In the simpler things
In the uncomplicated aspects of life
My brother married his childhood sweetheart
My sibling wed their long-time love
Some will bring them down
There are those who attempt to discourage them
But these are the people who search their whole lives long
These people have found what they were seeking throughout their entire existence
They don't worry
They do not fret
They're in love - they have everything
They are in love, and that is all they need
Look ahead to the joy
Anticipate the happiness
Being together brings
That being togethercreates
There's always someone right there beside me
I am constantly accompanied by somebody
It's gonna be a lovely day
Today will be beautiful
I get a certain feeling
I experience a specific sensation
Walking all around
Strolling throughout the neighborhood
There's a chill in the air and
The temperature is cold, and
The leaves are turning brown
The foliage is becoming brown in color
A love and family, ever strong
A powerful love and family bond
I finally know where I belong
I have found my home
Right where I started
Exactly where I originated
Home, home is where the heart is
One's home is where their affection lies
It's gonna be a lovely day
Today will be beautiful
Contributed by Chloe Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cosmic Messenger
I was VERY LUCKY enough to see him in Santa Monica at "My Place." His show completely blew everyone away. What an unforgettable artist!!!
steve hall
This is superb . One of his best.
Michael Larkin
love this song !