Story Behind The Song
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
Song Description
HAPPINESS, LOVE, FAMILY, FORGIVNESS
| Song Length |
3:01 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Country - Bluegrass |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Mood |
Blissful, Peaceful |
| Subject |
Happiness, Life |
Similar Artists |
ALLISON KRAUSS |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
A little angel came into the world, innocent and far from home
Her mama didn't know what to do, she said, "Child, we're on our own."
She made mistakes that caused them pain and led them down the wrong roads
On her last hope, she took out her phone, said, "Daddy, can we come home?"
[Chorus]
He said, "The lights of home are glowing, the candle in the window's burning bright
No more running from the past, everything's gonna be alright
You've got a place to lay your head, you'll never be alone
You've found your way back to my arms -- child, welcome home"*
[Verse 2]
He stood there on that front porch, with the porch light shining bright
A tear rolled down his weathered face as they pulled in late that night
She held her baby close to her chest, afraid of what he'd say
But he opened his arms and softly spoke, "I've missed you every day."
[Bridge]
No blame, no shame -- just the sound of grace
And a father's love waiting in that familiar place
[Final Chorus]
He said, "The lights of home are glowing, the candle in the window's burning bright
No more running from the past, everything's gonna be alright
You've got a place to lay your head, you'll never be alone
You've found your way back to my arms -- child, welcome home"*