"Home" - Our Song

The song "Home" by Phillip Phillips is one I was raised on, and it has always resonated with me. The meaning of this song is so close to my heart because I was raised across the world. Lately, it stays with me because the song still seems to understand me and feel like my life. There's so much I wish I could say to little me. But someone did tell her that; this song did.

Hold on to me as we go

As we roll down this unfamiliar road

And although this wave is stringing us along

Just know you're not alone

'Cause I'm gonna make this place your home

Hold onto your family, they'll always be there. They’ll be with you through everything, and stay your favorite people. You’ll have so many unfamiliar adventures and times that you don’t know where you’re going, but I promise you’ll get there. Through this adventure, you will have many homes and meet many amazing people.

Settle down, it'll all be clear

Don't pay no mind to the demons

They fill you with fear

The trouble - it might drag you down

If you get lost, you can always be found

Just know you're not alone

'Cause I'm gonna make this place your home

Don’t spend too long spiraling over those who try to drag you down - there will always so many more people who want to lift you up. And, if you remember anything, remember that you’re not alone and always have a home. Even when you can’t recognize it, you’ll never be alone.

Although I realize that everyone has different stories or songs that stick with them, I hope that someone will hear this song and feel what I feel: the connection, comfort, and nostalgia through the simple and beautiful lyrics of Phillip Phillips.

"Home" by Philip Phillips