Turning Home
David Nail
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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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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.
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Release DateIt was released in February 2010 as the fourth single from his album, "I'm About to Come Alive.”
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Artist ContributionThe song was written by Kenny Chesney and Scooter Carusoe, but it was popularized by David Nail with his soothing, emotive vocal style.
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GenreKnown as a modern country ballad, "Turning Home" is a perfect depiction of the sensibility of contemporary country music.
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Song ThemeThe song's theme revolves around nostalgia for one's hometown and the bittersweet memories of youth.
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Chart Performance"Turning Home" was moderately successful on the charts. It peaked at number 20 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Song DurationThe song runs for approximately four minutes and fifty-five seconds, which is fairly lengthier than the typical three-minute pop songs.
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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.
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Live PerformancesDavid 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.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Turning Home" brings the song's lyrics to life, portraying a man reminiscing about his youth while visiting his old hometown.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its narrative lyrics and Nail's emotive interpretation of the song.
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Recognition"Turning Home" was nominated for Best Male Country Vocal Performance at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2011.
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