Almost Home
Mary Chapin Carpenter
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I saw my life this morning Lying at the bottom of a drawer All this stuff I'm saving God knows what this junk is for And whatever I believed in This is all I have to show What the hell were all reasons For holding on for such dear life Here's where I let go I'm not running I'm not hiding I'm not reaching I'm just resting in the arms of the great wide open Gonna pull my soul in And I'm almost home I saw you this morning You were looking straight at me From an ancient photograph Stuck between letters and some keys I was lost just for a moment In the ache of old goodbyes Sometimes all that we can know is There's no such thing as no regrets Baby it's all right I'm not running I'm not hiding I'm not reaching I'm just resting in the arms of the great wide open Gonna pull my soul in And I'm almost home There's no such thing as no regrets But baby it's alright I'm not running I'm not hiding I'm not reaching I'm just resting in the arms of the great wide open Gonna pull my soul in And I'm almost home
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Written by: ANNIE LESLIE ROBOFF, BETH NIELSEN CHAPMAN, MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Almost Home" is a song by Mary Chapin Carpenter, a five-time Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter. Renowned for her folk and country music, Carpenter has sold over 14 million records.
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Album InformationReleased in 1999, "Almost Home" is one of the tracks from Carpenter's seventh studio album titled "A Place in the World." This album had a total of 12 tracks.
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Song Theme"Almost Home" is a poignant song full of introspection and yearning. It describes the feelings of a person who is trying to find their place in the world and is almost there, but not quite.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released officially as a single, "Almost Home" was a popular track from the album and managed to reach the 22nd position on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks Chart in 1999.
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Co-writersThe song was co-written by Mary Chapin Carpenter herself along with acclaimed songwriters Beth Nielsen Chapman and Annie Roboff.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Almost Home" was directed by iconic music video director, Jim Shea. The video features Carpenter singing and playing her guitar in a variety of starter-home settings including a city apartment, a rural farmhouse, and a suburban neighborhood.
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Critical Reception"Almost Home" received positive reviews from music critics who praised Carpenter's powerful storytelling abilities and evocative lyrics. Critics appreciated Carpenter's ability to express the universal feeling of seeking 'home' - a place where one feels they truly belong.
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Live PerformancesOver the years, "Almost Home" has appeared regularly in the live setlists of Carpenter's concerts and tours. Her soulful and heartfelt performances of this song have been widely appreciated by fans and critics alike.
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Legacy"Almost Home", like many of Mary Chapin Carpenter's songs, continues to resonate with listeners and is considered a classic in her discography. It typifies Carpenter's lyrical prowess and her ability to create deeply personal and yet universally relatable music.
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Covers and Usage in MediaThe song's introspective tone has made it a popular choice for covers by other artists, and it also has been used in several TV shows and movies as a backdrop to emotionally charged scenes.
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