Turning Home

David Nail

About Turning Home

"Turning Home" is a song written by Kenny Chesney and Scooter Carusoe, and recorded by American country music singer David Nail. It was released in January 2010 as the third single from Nail's debut album I'm About to Come Alive, as well as his fourth single release overall. The song was nominated in the Best Male Country Vocal Performance category at the 53rd Grammy Awards, however, it lost to "'Til Summer Comes Around" by Keith Urban.


Year:
2009
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Usually take one last pass through town
Stop the car and touch the ground
Watch those streetlights swayin' in the breeze
Decorated store fronts
Rusty old gas pumps
Try to fill my mind up
With somethin' before I go
Picture postcard memories
You know they always make for good company

I don't know no town
Like the old town
Even when the miles are many
I feel like I'm still around
Deep inside me
Like rings through an oak tree
Yeah, there something 'bout a Sunday when I'm gone
That keeps me turning home

I'm standin' here beneath these billboard lights
Takes me back to those autumn nights
Hometown bleachers packed real tight
As we marched down the field
My feet would swing from a dropped tailgate
Out on Airport Road real late
No one could walk a line too straight
We usually made it home alright
And glory days I cant re-live
Stories I'll never forget

And I don't know no friends
Like the old friends
I never seem to laugh now
Like I did with them
But deep inside me
A piece of my history
Yeah, I hear their voices even though they're gone
Yeah it keeps me turning home

Never twice the same way does it start
And sure enough she stole my heart
On the old gym floor, spinnin' round and round one night
And though we both tried hard to wait
We sure did love the taste
Of the sweet love being made and prayin' I got it right
Graduation came and went
Along with all the time we spent

And I don't know no love
Like the first love
When I think about the best times
She's the one I think of
Deep inside me
All though the taste is bittersweet
I see her smilin' even though she's gone
And it keeps me turning home, yeah
It keeps me turning home

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David Nail

David Brent Nail (born May 18, 1979) is an American country music artist. In 2002, he debuted the single "Memphis" from an unreleased album for Mercury Records Nashville. Five years later, he signed with MCA Nashville - which, like Mercury, is under the ownership of Universal Music Group Nashville - and in August 2009 released the album I'm About to Come Alive. It produced three singles: the title track, "Red Light", and "Turning Home"; the latter two reached Top 20. His second studio album, The Sound of a Million Dreams, was released in November 2011; "Let It Rain" hit No. 1 in January 2012. more »

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Written by: Kenneth Chesney, Scooter Carusoe

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp.

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Turning Home" is a country-pop song recorded by American country artist David Nail.
Release Date
It was released in February 2010 as the fourth single from his album, "I'm About to Come Alive.”
Artist Contribution
The song was written by Kenny Chesney and Scooter Carusoe, but it was popularized by David Nail with his soothing, emotive vocal style.
Genre
Known as a modern country ballad, "Turning Home" is a perfect depiction of the sensibility of contemporary country music.
Song Theme
The song's theme revolves around nostalgia for one's hometown and the bittersweet memories of youth.
Chart Performance
"Turning Home" was moderately successful on the charts. It peaked at number 20 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Song Duration
The song runs for approximately four minutes and fifty-five seconds, which is fairly lengthier than the typical three-minute pop songs.
Album Success
"Turning Home" contributed substantially to the success of the album "I'm About to Come Alive,” which reached the top 50 in the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
Live Performances
David Nail's performances of "Turning Home" are well-regarded, the song's emotional narrative providing ample opportunity for the singer to demonstrate his vocal prowess.
Music Video
The music video for "Turning Home" brings the song's lyrics to life, portraying a man reminiscing about his youth while visiting his old hometown.
Critical Acclaim
The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its narrative lyrics and Nail's emotive interpretation of the song.
Recognition
"Turning Home" was nominated for Best Male Country Vocal Performance at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2011.

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