Home Sweet Home
Ray Waters and His Orchestra Lyrics
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That possum and coon country
That sycamore heaven back south
I'll lose my mind till I get there
I long for that old country
That good-for-the soul country
Good for cooking
When my cousin, Cindy-Lou
Plays a twilight hymn to you
She makes that old piano
Sound exactly like brand-new
I long for that moon country
That's where I should be
'Cause that old moon country is home to me
Cindy-lou
Twilight hymn to you
She makes that old piano
Sound exactly like brand-new
I long for that moon country
That's where I should be
'Cause that old moon country is home to me
The lyrics to Ray Waters and His Orchestra's song "Home Sweet Home" describe the character's longing for their home country in the American South. They express a desire for the simple things in life, such as possum and coon hunting and delicious home-cooked food. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and highlight the warmth and familiarity of the singer's home.
The use of specific details, such as the mention of sycamore trees and Cindy-Lou's piano playing, immerses the listener in the singer's memories and reinforces the emotional connection to their home. The repetition of the phrase "moon country" reinforces its significance to the singer, and they assert that it is where they belong.
Overall, the lyrics of "Home Sweet Home" convey a sense of yearning for a place that is familiar, comforting, and deeply meaningful to the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
I long for that moon country
I yearn for my old home
That possum and coon country
Where possum and coon were aplenty
That sycamore heaven back south
The beautiful southern land of sycamores
I'll lose my mind till I get there
My yearning is so great, it feels like I will go insane without returning home
I long for that old country
My heart longs for my birthplace
That good-for-the soul country
A place that feeds and satisfies the soul
Good for cooking
Where food is delicious and easy to cook
Things that melt in your mouth
Delicacies that make you feel ecstatic
When my cousin, Cindy-Lou
The times with my dear cousin Cindy-Lou
Plays a twilight hymn to you
When she plays a melody during the twilight hour
She makes that old piano
She plays the piano so well
Sound exactly like brand-new
That the old, used piano sounds like new when she plays it
That's where I should be
My true home is in the moon country
'Cause that old moon country is home to me
For me, home is in that old moon country
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: HOAGY CARMICHAEL, JOHNNY MERCER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David Troyer
I admit, I've never actually been to Chicago, so I tried to pick the best Chicago photos I could find for this video. If our band ever does Philadelphia Freedom, I'll be better prepared.