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Xavier Rudd · Dark Shades Of Blue [2008]

streets full of people

with trinkets to share

offering them up for folks in despair

yandi and crystals and oils for growth

of spirit and body and mind as we go



emphasis placed on the body and mind

the heart os often somewhere behind

strange



tiny little bones of the innocent child

lookin up at me with the saddest of eyes

is her innocence in tact?

or has it been stained?

has the creature that feeds her taken it away

strange

so sad it's strange



i recognize my health

things i have been dealt

places that i have roamed

feelings i've had

things that i know



home, my home

home, my home

home, i'm home



running through the bush

and all of the trees

moving in time with my capable speed

skippy ants claw

at the edge of the bowl

of the shell of an egg

of bird long since gone

maybe it rose up

to spread it's new wings

or maybe it nourished

a stronger sibling

strange



places we roam

and people we meet

some connections are strong

and some of them are weak

1 or 2 or 3 or 4

or maybe 5 or 6 or more

strong as the roots

of a big old gum tree

and we'll carry them through

to the next life we see

strange

so beautifully strange



recognize my health

things that i have been dealt

places that i have roamed

feelings i've had

things that i know



home, my home

home, my home

home, i'm home

Home - Xavier Rudd

Xavier Rudd's "Home" serves as a poignant centerpiece on his 2008 album *Dark Shades Of Blue*, exemplifying his signature blend of acoustic guitar, folk-rock, and socially conscious storytelling. Recorded during a period where Rudd frequently explored themes of environmental stewardship and human connection, the track reflects his commitment to creating music that resonates with both personal emotion and broader societal issues. The song's melodic structure and lyrical focus on finding belonging align with Rudd's broader discography, which often juxtaposes intimate acoustic arrangements with expansive, uplifting energy. As part of his catalog spanning from *Solace* to *Spirit Bird*, this recording reinforces his status as a key figure in contemporary folk and indie rock, known for delivering messages of hope and resilience through his distinctive vocal style and guitar work.