About The Song
John Denver’s “Back Home Again” isn’t just a song; it’s a homecoming, a warm embrace after a long journey. Released in 1974, the track pulsates with the comforting familiarity of returning to your roots. But its roots run deeper than a simple ode to the countryside.
Born from Denver’s own experiences, the song reflects his nomadic lifestyle as a touring musician. The constant travel, while exciting, sometimes left him yearning for the simplicity and solace of his West Virginia upbringing. “Back Home Again” encapsulates that longing, painting a vivid picture of returning to the farm, not just as a physical space, but as a sanctuary for the soul.
The lyrics are infused with nostalgia, each line a brushstroke in the portrait of home. The creaking porch swing, the scent of apple pie, the laughter of loved ones – they all weave a tapestry of belonging. Denver’s warm, folksy vocals act as a guide, inviting the listener to share in this homecoming, to find their own version of “that long lost friend.”
But “Back Home Again” isn’t just about the past. It’s also about finding comfort in the present. The repetitive chorus, with its simple lyrics “Hey, it’s good to be back home again,” becomes a mantra of contentment, a reminder that true peace often lies in the familiar.
Beyond personal sentiment, the song resonates with a universal theme of seeking sanctuary. Whether it’s a childhood home, a beloved community, or simply a sense of belonging, “Back Home Again” reminds us that we all crave a place to return to, a place where we can shed the weight of the world and simply be.
So, when you listen to “Back Home Again,” don’t just hear a song, feel the homecoming. Let it be a reminder to seek your own sanctuary, your own place where the heart finds solace and the soul finds peace. For in the end, as Denver sings, “it’s good to be back home again.”
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Lyrics
There’s a storm across the valley, clouds are rolling in
The afternoon is heavy on your shoulders
There’s a truck out on the four lane, a mile or more away
The whining of his wheels just makes it colderHe’s an hour away from riding on your prayers up in the sky
And ten days on the road are barely gone
There’s a fire softly burning, supper’s on the stove
But it’s the light in your eyes that makes him warmHey, it’s good to be back home again
Sometimes this old farm feels like a long lost friend
Yes, and hey, it’s good to be back home againThere’s all the news to tell him, how’d you spend your time
And what’s the latest thing the neighbors say?
And your mother called last Friday, “Sunshine” made her cry
And you felt the baby move just yesterdayHey, it’s good to be back home again
Sometimes this old farm feels like a long lost friend
Yes, and hey, it’s good to be back home againOh, the time that I can lay this tired old body down
And feel your fingers feather soft upon me
The kisses that I live for, the love that lights my way
The happiness that living with you brings meIt’s the sweetest thing I know of, just spending time with you
It’s the little things that make a house a home
Like a fire softly burning and supper on the stove
The light in your eyes that makes me warmHey, it’s good to be back home again
Sometimes this old farm feels like a long lost friend
Yes, and hey, it’s good to be back home againHey, it’s good to be back home again
Sometimes this old farm feels like a long lost friend
Yes, and hey, it’s good to be back home again
I said hey, it’s good to be back home again