11-21-18
Here, hallowed hills hansle harmonious hymns
Here, heaven hoists heads high
Here, hands heal hollow histories
Here, heartbeats herald home
This cover may not be better than the original but there was something in its softer tone, and gentler approach that seemed to resonate more with the mood. The song itself can easily fall into a myriad of emotional categories, whether directed by the style of the music or the lyrics themselves.
The song begins with addressing the concept of “Home.” Home is such an elusive definition. Of course, there’s the Merriam-Webster definition, but ask 100 people “what does home mean to you,” and I bet you dollars to donuts you’re going to get 100 different responses.
I created this image years ago for my now wife. After eight years together, I wake every morning… yes even in the bad morning, knowing that my home resides in her embrace, and her warmth. It’s that point which our corporeal forms meet, and for a moment we’re as close to being one as possible.
To know affection beyond measure is to live in a splendid state of compassion. My dreams, as large as they ever have been, can only be matched by my dreams for her.
Home is defined in the moment, as much as it is in the embrace. This is why home isn’t any less home when she’s not around.
For a person constantly in flux with understanding “what does home mean,” I’m comfortable with my present definition, more so than I ever had been before.
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
Home is where I want to be
Pick me up and turn me round
I go numb- born with a weak heart
Guess I must be having fun
The less we say about it the better
Make it up as we go along
Feet on the ground
Head in the sky
It’s alright I know nothing’s wrong . . nothing wrong
[Verse 2]
Hi yo, I got plenty of time
Hi yo, you got light in your eyes
And you’re standing here beside me
I love the passing of time
Never for money
Always for love
Cover up and say goodnight . . . say goodnight
[Verse 3]
Home- is where I want to be
But I guess I’m already there
I come home- she lifted up her wings
I guess that this must be the place
I can’t tell one from the other
Did I find you, or you find me?
There was a time before we were born
If someone asks, this where I’ll be . . . where I’ll be
[Verse 4]
Hi yo, we drift in and out
Hi yo, sing into my mouth
Out of all those kinds of people
You got a face with a view
I’m just an animal looking for a home
Share the same space for a minute or two
And you love me till my heart stops
Love me till I’m dead
Eyes that light up, eyes look through you
Cover up the blank spots
Hit me on the head ah ooh