There’s a house that’s a little run down
This city ain’t never found
It’s miles and miles from a paved road
That’s where we grew up
Seven children raised on love
When life gets hard that’s where we go
[chorus]
Daddy don’t know a stranger
A handshake and he’s your friend
Oh and Mama she’s an angel
She’ll hold you tight till the heartache ends
Just a place made of nails and wood
But it’s the love that makes you feel so good
That’s what I call
That’s what I call home
Daddy built it with his own two hands
Overlooking his grandpa’s land
Now through the years a lot has changed
But driving up this gravel road
I get that feeling in my soul
I thank God some things still remain
[Repeat chorus]
Once I get myself through that old screen door
The world can’t touch me anymore
[Repeat chorus]
That’s what I call home
That’s what I call home
Nostalgia and the Comforts of Home
“That’s What I Call Home” by Blake Shelton is a heartfelt tribute to the enduring warmth and stability of family roots. Shelton paints a vivid picture of a humble, run-down house, far from the city, where love and resilience are the foundation. The lyrics evoke the feeling of safety and belonging that home provides, especially when life gets tough. Vivid imagery, like the old screen door and gravel road, connect listeners to a universal longing for a place where the world’s troubles melt away. The chorus, highlighting the kindness of his father and the nurturing nature of his mother, underscores that home is less about the building and more about the people and memories within it.
Song Credits
Performed by Blake Shelton.
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