Home (Joe Diffie song)

"Home" is a song written by Kerry Kurt Phillips and Billy Montana, and recorded by American country music artist Joe Diffie. It was released in September 1990 as the second single from his debut album A Thousand Winding Roads. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart in December 1990, becoming Diffie's first chart-topping single.

Content:

The song's lyrics describe a yearning for the familiar comforts and sense of belonging associated with one's home. The narrator reflects on missing simple things like his mother's cooking, his old fishing hole, and the overall feeling of being surrounded by loved ones and familiar surroundings. The theme centers around the realization that even when traveling or experiencing new things, the heart often longs for the security and comfort of home.

Reception:

"Home" was critically well-received and helped establish Joe Diffie as a prominent figure in country music. Its themes of nostalgia and the importance of family resonated with a wide audience. The song's success contributed significantly to the platinum certification of Diffie's A Thousand Winding Roads album.