Point of Grace is a group of Christian pop music singers and authors. This … Read Full Bio ↴Point of Grace is a group of Christian pop music singers and authors. This all-ladies trio consists of Shelley Breen, Denise Jones, and Leigh Cappillino. The group started out as a quartet in 1991, with original members Breen and Jones, as well as Terry Jones and Heather Payne. In November 2003, Terry Jones decided she needed to spend more time with her family after giving birth to her third child, and left the group, with Cappillino joining in March 2004 for their 2004 release I Choose You. In June 2008, Payne announced her retirement from the group, in order to spend more time with her husband and four children.

In 1998, they added a touring band, with Cappillino's husband, Dana, and Tommy McGee as permanent band members on guitar and on bass, respectively.

In 2006, former Avalon member Michael Passons added his work to the group's live show, usually opening the set with a few solo songs and backing the group on keyboards.

The group's debut self-titled album was released in 1993; since then, they have been recognized as one of the top Contemporary Christian music bands in the United States. In 2003, they released their ninth album, 24 - a compilation of their 24 consecutive #1 radio singles. To this date, no band in any genre has matched this record. As of 2006 the girls have 27 #1 radio singles.

The group has started a conference for young girls, the Girls of Grace series

Hometown
Point Of Grace Lyrics

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Oh, you can see it when you close your eyes
A Norman Rockwell painting come to life
With all the colors of a stained-glass window
All the characters and old dogs and kin folk

And it smells like barbecue and old garden roses
Yells like cheerleaders and football coaches
And it walks like a mayor and it dances like a prom

And it sleeps like a porch and it cooks like your mama

Hometown, hometown
May be the sweetest word
With the sweetest sound
Hometown

And it's growing like tomatoes on the vine
Fading like a Dr. Pepper sign
Still preaching like a Pentecostal and fishing like a backslider
And pulling little sisters in bright red radio flyers

And it marches in the veteran's day parade
And it proudly lets old glory wave

It's rodeos and county fairs
All Farris wheels and canned up pears
It'll let you go just to welcome you back
No, it don't get no better than that

Hometown, hometown
May be the sweetest word
With the sweetest sound

Hometown, hometown
May be the sweetest word
With the sweetest sound

Our hometown, yeah, your hometown

Hey, our hometown, your hometown
Oh, you can see it when you close your eyes

Overall Meaning

The song "Hometown" by Point of Grace is an ode to the beautiful memories and nostalgia of one's hometown. The lyrics paint a picturesque image of a town that is reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting. This town is full of colors, characters, and noises that are unique to its identity. The smells of barbecue and old garden roses are characteristic of the town as are the echoing sounds of the cheerleaders and football coaches from the nearby school. The town's people walk and dance like a mayor or a prom-goer, and sleep like a porch and cook like your mother. The sense of familiarity and affection for this town is captured in the sweetest word, "Hometown."

The second part of the song describes the changes that take place in the town as time passes. The town is growing and yet fading as some of its landmarks change or deteriorate. Nonetheless, the town remains a place that is true to its roots. It is a town that has its fair share of preachers, fishermen, and veterans who participate in parades and celebrate the pride in their nation. The town is also known for its culture and fairs with Ferris wheels and canned up pears. Most importantly, the town welcomes its people back when they leave and then return again. The song's message is clear: there is no place like "Hometown."

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, you can see it when you close your eyes
The hometown is timeless, imprinted in one's memory.

A Norman Rockwell painting come to life
The town is picturesque, reminiscent of an idyllic American life.

With all the colors of a stained-glass window
The hometown is diverse and colorful.

All the characters and old dogs and kin folk
The town is full of characters, and everyone knows everyone.

And it smells like barbecue and old garden roses
The hometown has distinct smells, like barbecue and old garden roses.

Yells like cheerleaders and football coaches
The town is spirited and athletic.

And it walks like a mayor and it dances like a prom
The town is a mix of political and social events.

And it sleeps like a porch and it cooks like your mama
The town is laid-back, and residents know how to make comfort food.

Hometown, hometown May be the sweetest word With the sweetest sound Hometown
Hometown is a special word and holds a special place in one's heart.

And it's growing like tomatoes on the vine
The town is expanding and continuously changing, just like a garden.

Fading like a Dr. Pepper sign
Some parts of the town are aging and disappearing, like a vintage sign.

Still preaching like a Pentecostal and fishing like a backslider
The town is religious and leisurely, with different cultures existing side by side.

And pulling little sisters in bright red radio flyers
The town has a nostalgia factor and simple pleasures, like pulling a wagon.

And it marches in the veteran's day parade And it proudly lets old glory wave
The town is patriotic and honors its veterans.

It's rodeos and county fairs All Farris wheels and canned up pears
The town is rural and has fun events like rodeos and fairs, and food everyone can enjoy.

It'll let you go just to welcome you back No, it don't get no better than that
Leaving and coming back to the hometown will always feel like coming home.

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