To Build a Home
Tony Dare Lyrics
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Wooden floors, walls, and windowsills
Tables and chairs worn by all the of the dust
This is a place where I don't feel alone
This is a place where I feel at home
Cause I've built a home
For you
For me
From me
From you
And now it's time
To leave
And time
To dust
Out in the garden where we planted the seeds
There is a tree as old as me
Branches were sold by the color of green
Ground had rose past it's knees
By the cracks of the skin, I climbed to the top
I climbed the tree to see the world
When the gusts came around to blow me down
I held on as tightly as you held on to me
I held on as tightly as you held on to me
Cause I've built a home
For you
For me
Until it disappeared
From me
From you
And now it's time
To leave
And time
To dust
Tony Dare's song To Build a Home is a poignant reflection on the transient nature of human existence and the importance of creating a space of comfort and belonging in a world that constantly changes. The song describes a house that has been built out of sturdy materials such as stone and wood, but which has also been affected by the passage of time and the accumulation of dust. Despite this, the singer feels a sense of comfort and security in this place, and regards it as a true home where he doesn't feel alone.
In the second verse, the song shifts to describing a tree in the garden that has grown alongside the singer. The tree is described as being as old as the singer, with branches that were sold by their green color. The ground around the tree has been softened by the growth of roses, which have grown past the singer's knees. In a powerful image, the singer climbs to the top of the tree to see the world, and is able to hold on tightly despite the gusts of wind that threaten to blow him down. Through this metaphorical description of both the house and the tree, the song seems to be highlighting the importance of creating a sense of home and security in a constantly changing world, and finding a sense of stability even in moments of uncertainty.
Overall, Tony Dare's song To Build a Home is a powerful reflection on the importance of creating a space of comfort and belonging in a world that is constantly changing. The song uses vivid and metaphorical imagery to describe both a physical house and a tree that have become a source of comfort and security for the singer, and seems to suggest that by building these structures, we can create a sense of stability and safety in a world that is often unpredictable and uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a house built out of stone
A sturdy house made of stone built to last
Wooden floors, walls, and windowsills
The interiors of the house are also made of wood
Tables and chairs worn by all the dust
The house is lived-in and dusty, giving it warmth
This is a place where I don't feel alone
The artist feels comforted by the house and its occupants
This is a place where I feel at home
The artist feels a sense of belonging in the house
Cause I've built a home
The singer has invested their time and effort in the house to make it a home
For you
The house is built for a loved one
For me
The artist has also built the house for themselves
Until it disappeared
The home was lost or destroyed
From me
The artist lost the home he built
From you
The loved one also lost the home they shared
And now it's time
It is now time for the artist to move on
To leave
The singer must leave the past behind and move on
And time
Time continues to move forward
To dust
The home will become dusty and forgotten
Out in the garden where we planted the seeds
A metaphor for a relationship or something that grew from nothing to something
There is a tree as old as me
The tree represents something that has endured for a long time
Branches were sold by the color of green
A metaphor for the value placed on things
Ground had rose past it's knees
The ground is fertile and thriving
By the cracks of the skin, I climbed to the top
Overcoming obstacles to reach the peak of success
I climbed the tree to see the world
Taking risks to get a better view of the world
When the gusts came around to blow me down
Obstacles and challenges that threatened to destroy everything
I held on as tightly as you held on to me
The singer and their loved one supported each other through the tough times
Cause I've built a home
The artist built a home for them to share
For you
The loved one was an important part of the home
For me
The singer's investment in the home was also for personal reasons
Until it disappeared
The home was lost or destroyed
From me
The artist lost something they cherished
From you
The loved one also suffered the loss of the home they shared
And now it's time
It is now time for the singer to move on
To leave
Leaving the past behind and moving on
And time
Time continues to move forward
To dust
The home will become dusty and forgotten
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