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I'm staring out into the night Trying to hide the pain I'm going to the place where love And feeling good don't ever cost a thing And the pain you feel is a different kind of pain I'm going home Back to the place where I belong And where your love has always been enough for me I'm not running from No, I think you got me all wrong I don't regret this life I chose for me But these places and these faces are getting old So I'm going home Well, I'm going home The miles are getting longer it seems The closer I get to you I've not always been the best man or friend for you But your love remains true And I don't know why You always seem to give me another try So I'm going home Back to the place where I belong And where your love has always been enough for me I'm not running from No, I think you got me all wrong I don't regret this life I chose for me But these places and these faces are getting old Be careful what you wish for 'Cause you just might get it all You just might get it all And then some you don't want Be careful what you wish for 'Cause you just might get it all You just might get it all, yeah Oh, well I'm going home Back to the place where I belong And where your love has always been enough for me I'm not running from No, I think you got me all wrong I don't regret this life I chose for me But these places and these faces are getting old I said these places and these faces are getting old So I'm going home, I'm going home
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Written by: Christopher A. Daughtry
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Music Genre"Home" is classified as a rock genre song. Its specific type is post-grunge and pop rock.
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Ground-Breaking SongReleased in 2007, the song "Home" was Daughtry's first single off his debut album titled "Daughtry".
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Billboard Rankings"Home" made a significant impact on the Billboard charts. It reached the 5th position on the Billboard Hot 100 and stood at the 1st position on the Adult Top 40.
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Song DurationThe original album version of "Home" has a duration of 4 minutes and 15 seconds, while the radio edit version is a bit shorter, clocking in at 3 minutes and 48 seconds.
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Certifications"Home" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over one million copies, making it one of Daughtry's most commercially successful songs.
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Theme and LyricsThe song portrays the theme of homecoming, emotional rebuilding, and personal growth. It illustrates a journey of finding oneself and being unafraid of facing challenges.
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American Idol ConnectionChris Daughtry, the band's lead vocalist, performed "Home" on the 6th singing competition season of American Idol, where he was a finalist. The show featured the song whenever a contestant was eliminated.
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Song Writers"Home" was written by Chris Daughtry himself along with music producers Brett James and Gregory Wattenberg.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Home" directed by Danny Clinch, features a mixture of a live concert in Valdosta, Georgia, and scenes of Daughtry and the band traveling.
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Chart Success Across BordersThe immense popularity of "Home" wasn't just confined to the United States. The track also charted well internationally, making it to the top 40 in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
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Lyrics Version for OthersAlthough the original version of "Home" includes lyrics related to Chris Daughtry's personal journey, a version without those American Idol-specific lyrics was also made for radio airplay.
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Multiple UsesThe song has been used in many TV shows and promotions due to its universal appeal and strong emotional theme.
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