Welcome Home
The Dirt and The Flood Lyrics
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Just to see the mistakes I've made
Turned my blue skies into gray
Walking down these windy streets
Caught up in this mystery
Not the way it's supposes to be
A thousand signs to help me find my way out
And looking back I can see much clearer now
I'm going home to the place
Where I can see your face and I know I can hold you close to me
I'm going home to a (Ah) place
When I finish this race and I know this is where I'm meant to be
So I'll be kicking up dust along this narrow road
Until I hear Him say, "Welcome Home"
Bright lights and neon skies
Big words whisper little lies
I got no more tears to cry
Bought it all and I paid the price
Front row to watch my own fight
How it hurts not to get it right
Bound to lose when you are your biggest fan
Only one thing left to do when you can no longer stand
I'm going home to the place
Where I can see your face and I know I can hold you close to me
I'm going home to a (Ah) place
When I finish this race and I know this is where I'm meant to be
So I'll be kicking up dust along this narrow road
Until I hear Him say, "Welcome Home"
And I'm learning more of who you are
As I trace these scars
This distance has brought me closer to you
A million miles away
With every step I take
I see your arms stretched out to me Jesus
And
I'm going home to the place
Where I can see your face and I know I can hold you close to me
I'm going home to a (Ah) place
When I finish this race and I know this is where I'm meant to be
So I'll be kicking up dust along this narrow road
Until I hear Him say, "Welcome Home"
In "Welcome Home" by The Dirt and The Flood, the lyrics depict a journey of self-reflection, redemption, and finding solace in returning to a place of familiarity and acceptance. The song begins by acknowledging past mistakes and the impact they have had on the singer's life, transforming what was once a vibrant and positive outlook into a more somber and gray existence. Walking through the windy streets, the singer feels trapped in a mysterious and confusing situation that is not reflective of how life should be.
Amidst the turmoil, there is a glimmer of hope represented by a thousand signs that guide the singer towards finding a way out. Looking back, the lyrics suggest that hindsight has provided a clearer perspective on the path that needs to be taken. The chorus acts as a declaration of the need to return "home," not only as a physical location but as a metaphorical space where the singer can reconnect with their true self and find comfort and closeness with a significant other. It is a place where the race of life can be completed and the singer can feel a sense of belonging and purpose.
The second verse delves deeper into the struggles faced by the singer. The bright lights and neon skies represent the illusion of success and glamour, but they are accompanied by whispers of deceit and falsehoods. The singer expresses a sense of exhaustion, having shed all their tears and paid the price to experience life's ups and downs. They acknowledge the pain of not getting things right and the inherent vulnerability that arises from being their own biggest supporter. However, in the face of defeat, there is a realization that the only option left is to return "home" and seek solace in the familiar, where acceptance and love await.
The bridge signifies a significant turning point in the narrative. The singer is learning more about themselves and discovering their true identity through the scars they have accumulated along the journey. Despite being physically distant, every step taken brings them closer to Jesus, who extends open arms of support and love. This realization strengthens the singer's resolve to continue their dusty and arduous journey on the narrow road until they hear the comforting words, "Welcome Home."
Line by Line Meaning
Waking up to another day
Starting a new day filled with regret and mistakes
Just to see the mistakes I've made
Realizing the consequences of my actions
Turned my blue skies into gray
Causing my happiness to fade away
Walking down these windy streets
Navigating through uncertain and confusing paths
Caught up in this mystery
Feeling entangled in a puzzling situation
Not the way it's supposed to be
Recognizing that things are not as they should be
A thousand signs to help me find my way out
Numerous indications guiding me towards an escape
And looking back I can see much clearer now
Reflecting on the past provides clarity and understanding
I'm going home to the place
Returning to the comforting embrace of a familiar location
Where I can see your face and I know I can hold you close to me
Finding solace and intimacy in the presence of a loved one
I'm going home to a (Ah) place
Heading towards a destination that brings fulfillment and purpose
When I finish this race and I know this is where I'm meant to be
Finding satisfaction and alignment with one's true calling after overcoming challenges
So I'll be kicking up dust along this narrow road
Persisting and leaving a mark on a challenging and limited path
Until I hear Him say, "Welcome Home"
Continuing forward until receiving acceptance and belonging
Bright lights and neon skies
Being surrounded by flashy and deceptive distractions
Big words whisper little lies
Realizing that grandiose promises often mask deceit
I got no more tears to cry
Running out of emotional strength to express sadness
Bought it all and I paid the price
Investing in everything and suffering the consequences
Front row to watch my own fight
Witnessing one's own struggles and battles firsthand
How it hurts not to get it right
Experiencing pain and disappointment from repeated failures
Bound to lose when you are your biggest fan
Inevitably facing defeat when arrogance blinds self-awareness
Only one thing left to do when you can no longer stand
Finding the only option remaining in the face of exhaustion
And I'm learning more of who you are
Discovering a deeper understanding of a significant person
As I trace these scars
Examining the marks left by past experiences
This distance has brought me closer to you
Realizing that being apart has strengthened the connection
A million miles away
Although physically distant, the emotional bond remains strong
With every step I take
With each movement forward in life
I see your arms stretched out to me Jesus
Perceiving a welcoming and loving embrace from Jesus
And
I'm going home to the place
Returning to the comforting embrace of a familiar location
Where I can see your face and I know I can hold you close to me
Finding solace and intimacy in the presence of a loved one
I'm going home to a (Ah) place
Heading towards a destination that brings fulfillment and purpose
When I finish this race and I know this is where I'm meant to be
Finding satisfaction and alignment with one's true calling after overcoming challenges
So I'll be kicking up dust along this narrow road
Persisting and leaving a mark on a challenging and limited path
Until I hear Him say, "Welcome Home"
Continuing forward until receiving acceptance and belonging
Lyrics © DistroKid, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JOSHUA KYLE LEWIS, PATRICK BRENT WILLIAMS
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