Evie - Home Lyrics
Lyrics
I have been to many places, I have seen the Son,
Shine through many faces, still being the same Son,
Goin' for a long, long journey,
Lookin' for a home,
A place where I could live, a place where I belong.
Comin' back from a long, long journey,
With a brand new song,
Now I found a place where I belong,
Comin' back from a long, long journey,
I know I can't go wrong,
Because home is where the Son is,
That's where I belong.
Now I know that home is more than just a place to stay,
Home is always nearby, never far away,
That is what I carry with me,
Everywhere I go,
That home is never goodbye, it's a constant hello.
Comin' back from a long, long journey,
With a brand new song,
Now I found a place where I belong,
Comin' back from a long, long journey,
I know I can't go wrong,
Because home is where the Son is,
That's where I belong.
(Instrumental)
Comin' back from a long, long journey,
With a brand new song,
Now I found a place where I belong
Comin' back from a long, long journey,
I know I can't go wrong,
Because home is where the Son is,
That's where I belong.
Home is where the Lord is,
Oh, that's where, that's where I belong.
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Home
Meaning & Inspiration
Evie's "Home," released on her 1979 album *Never the Same*, offers a profound exploration of belonging rooted not in geography but in divine presence. The narrative traces a journey through diverse experiences, marked by the observation of "the Son" (a clear allusion to Jesus Christ) shining on countless faces, yet always remaining the same unchanging source of light and truth. This search for a true "home," a place of genuine belonging, is a universal human yearning, and Evie articulates it with a sincerity that resonates deeply. The initial verses paint a picture of seeking, of a lengthy pilgrimage across varied landscapes and encounters, a quest for a stable foundation where the soul can truly rest and be known.
The turning point arrives with the declaration, "Comin' back from a long, long journey, With a brand new song." This signifies not just a return, but a transformation, an arrival at the realization that home is not a destination to be found on a map, but a relationship to be embraced. The pivotal line, "Because home is where the Son is, That's where I belong," is the heart of the song's theological message. It directly echoes John 14:6, where Jesus states, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." In this context, "the Son" is the ultimate anchor, the definitive reason for belonging. This understanding shifts the definition of home from a physical structure or location to the very presence of Christ within the believer.
As the song unfolds, this concept deepens. "Now I know that home is more than just a place to stay, Home is always nearby, never far away." This is beautifully consistent with the promise found in Matthew 28:20, where Jesus assures his disciples, "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." The song emphasizes that this spiritual home is an internal reality, carried "Everywhere I go," a testament to the indwelling Holy Spirit as described in 1 Corinthians 6:19: "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?" This realization eliminates the fear of separation and loss, transforming the transient into the eternal, as the song concludes, "That home is never goodbye, it's a constant hello." The final rendition, "Home is where the Lord is," solidifies the message, aligning perfectly with the Psalmist's declaration in Psalm 23:6, "Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Evie's "Home" is not merely a song; it's an anthem of secure belonging found in an everlasting, ever-present relationship with the Savior.