Grimes, a 25 year old from Gilmer, Texas, was an academic scholar and athlete at Harmony High School where he was an All-State pitcher and member of the 2003 state qualifying baseball team. Following graduation he accepted academic and baseball scholarships to Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana.
After a break up with his then fiancé, he started playing guitar and developed an interest in songwriting, teaching himself how to play on a used guitar that he purchased at a pawn shop. Grimes then headed down I35 with plans of finishing his degree at Texas State University in San Marcos. While there he fell under the influence of the Texas Country music scene. With legendary venues so close, he was able to follow the Texas Country artists he looked up to.
After playing for friends and relatives at gatherings and parties, Grimes was hooked by the entertainment bug. He started playing acoustic shows at a couple of small venues, bars, and fraternity parties.
Things definitely picked up for after he won the Austin leg of Kenny Chesney’s The Next Big Star contest, getting the opportunity to open for Chesney at the Frank Erwin Center during his Poets and Pirates tour. Chesney also invited Curtis on stage for his encore.
Grimes continued to perform all over Texas and had the opportunity to play with artists such as Jack Ingram, Justin Moore, Eli Young Band, Leann Rimes, Josh Abbott, and Kevin Fowler to name a few.
In 2011, Grimes was asked to audition for the NBC Television show “The Voice”. He was then invited to Los Angeles to participate on the show and made it to the quarterfinals. The show, which was watched by over 15 million viewers during each episode, has opened even more doors for Curtis and he plans on taking advantage of every one of them.
Grimes has extended his fan base as a regular fixture on the Texas music scene. As he expands his sphere with performances around the state of Texas and beyond, Grimes and his band definitely have things looking up." - http://www.curtisgrimes.com/bio.html
home to me
curtis grimes Lyrics
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To Nashville on LA′s Dime
Or pull my guitar out
Infront of 1500
And play them these songs mine
Red carpets
And rhinestones'and hollywood
And limos aint really who I′am
Passing the tip jar
A croud singing Simple, an
Cause that home to me
Where i was raised
Red dirt runnin through my vains
I cut my teeth on a two lane road
No matter where on earth I roam
When its my time
Settin my soul free off of '49
Shere my roots run deep cause thats home to me
Well Ive had my share of smokin lights
But that highlife was never enough
Yeah truth be told id rather
Be loaded on the tailgate of my truck
At a catfish honey hole
Reel in a zip code
With a few old friends of mine
Right there sippin on the cheap stuff
And chewin some beechnut
Lost in the thick of the pines
Cause that home to me
Where i was raised
Red dirt runnin through my vains
I cut my teeth on a two lane road
No matter where on earth I roam
When its my time
Settin my soul free off of '49
Shere my roots run deep cause thats home to me
So baby lets take a little sip of moonshine
Jump in a Jon-Boat and check some trotlines
If we wind up runnin outta daylight
And have to stay all night well that′ll be alright
Cause that home to me
Its where Im from
Got that sweet red Texas mud down in my soul and in my vains
You know somethings are never gonna change
When its my time
To set this ole tumbleweed free down FM′49
Where my roots run deep thats home to me
Thats home
Yeah thats home
The lyrics of “Home to Me” are a celebration of the simple life and the value of one’s roots. The singer expresses that the highlife of Hollywood, red carpets, and limos are not true to his identity. He prefers performing in front of a small crowd at a dive bar and the feeling of sharing his music with people who truly appreciate it. The singer reminisces about the memories he has of growing up in his hometown, cutting his teeth on a two-lane road and how the red dirt runs through his veins. The lyrics also demonstrate the importance of the company of friends and the pleasure derived from ordinary activities like catfishing and drinking cheap stuff.
The lyrics not only celebrate the simple life but also express the importance of staying true to oneself and one’s roots. They encourage listeners to appreciate the pleasures of everyday life and cherish the company of friends and family. Curtis Grimes, the songwriter of “Home to Me," has a unique way of stringing words to paint vivid pictures in the minds of his listeners. The song is a relatable and emotional tribute to the places and people we call home!
Line by Line Meaning
Never dreamed I ever fly
I never thought I would make it this far
To Nashville on LA′s Dime
I never thought I'd be able to go to Nashville without spending my own money
Or pull my guitar out
Or play my guitar to a room full of people
Infront of 1500
In front of a crowd of 1500 people
And play them these songs mine
And share my original songs with them
Red carpets
Fancy events with red carpets
And rhinestones'and hollywood
And glittery costumes and Hollywood glamour
And limos aint really who I′am
But that's not who I am
Give me a band at a dive bar
I prefer playing with a band at a small, casual venue
Passing the tip jar
Collecting tips from the audience
A croud singing Simple, an
A crowd of people singing along to my simple songs
Cause that home to me
This is what feels like home to me
Where i was raised
Where I grew up
Red dirt runnin through my vains
The red dirt of my hometown is a part of who I am
I cut my teeth on a two lane road
I learned to play music while driving on back roads
No matter where on earth I roam
Even though I travel a lot, home will always be important to me
When its my time
When I die
Settin my soul free off of '49
I want to be buried near Route 49, where I grew up
Shere my roots run deep cause thats home to me
This is where my family and my heritage are, and that makes it home
Well Ive had my share of smokin lights
I've had my fair share of fame and big events
But that highlife was never enough
But that kind of life never felt like home
Yeah truth be told id rather
To be honest, I'd rather
Be loaded on the tailgate of my truck
Be sitting on the back of my truck with some drinks
At a catfish honey hole
Fishing for catfish in a favorite spot
Reel in a zip code
To fish until we don't need to know our location anymore
With a few old friends of mine
With some good friends who know me well
Right there sippin on the cheap stuff
Drinking inexpensive drinks
And chewin some beechnut
Eating chewing tobacco
Lost in the thick of the pines
Deep in the woods and surrounded by tall trees
So baby lets take a little sip of moonshine
So let's drink some homemade alcohol
Jump in a Jon-Boat and check some trotlines
Let's take a special kind of boat and check the fishing lines
If we wind up runnin outta daylight
If we stay out so long that we run out of time
And have to stay all night well that′ll be alright
And we end up staying overnight, that's okay
Its where Im from
My hometown is where I was born and raised
Got that sweet red Texas mud down in my soul and in my vains
The spirit of Texas and its people is a part of who I am
You know somethings are never gonna change
Some things about me and my values will never change
To set this ole tumbleweed free down FM′49
To release my ashes on Route 49 when I die
Where my roots run deep thats home to me
My home is where I have strong family connections and a deep sense of belonging
Yeah thats home
That's what home means to me
Writer(s): Trent Willmon, Curtis Grimes, Jared Blake
Contributed by Gianna D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lane Breshears
Awesome job Curtis! Great to see local Texas Country artists succeed!
Tom Arbuthnot
This song is truly a gift, thank you
catlynn lanister
this is such fresh and original country. love his voice and look.
linda silvatory
I sure hope this is available on ITunes. I love it and I want to buy it today!
christyabb27
so good. I keep listening to it over and over.
Luckygolove
Fantastic!! I loved it Curtis!
Theresa
Curtis Grimes, Trent Willmon, and Jared Blake came up with a winner here !! Great job guys !!
Roy Schneider
Nicely done! Love the featuring of your home!
casey stinsler
Curtis Grimes you are a rising star.
Anna Blakeley
Loved everything about this!