I'm A Long Way From Home
Shooter Jennings · Other Songs - Shooter Jennings
Homesick, like I never thought I'd be
I'm a long way from home and everything is wrong
Someone please watch over me
I'm not accustomed to these feelings
The loneliness is burning in my soul
Sometimes the mind is so misleading
I wish I'd stayed at home like I was told
I'm a long way from home and so all alone
Homesick, like I never thought I'd be
I'm a long way from home and everything is wrong
Someone please watch over me
When Waylon did it, he sang this verse
'I wish I knew the force within me
That keeps my mind out of control
What makes me reach for things that I can't see
I wish I'd stayed at home like I was told'
I'm A Long Way From Home
Shooter Jennings delivers a soulful country-rock ballad that captures the ache of distance and longing. Recorded in the mid-2000s, the track exemplifies his signature blend of traditional country instrumentation and modern rock energy, characteristic of his work during the peak of his solo career. The song reflects themes of displacement and the emotional toll of being far from one's roots, a recurring motif in Jennings' discography that resonates with listeners who have experienced similar journeys. With its driving rhythm and Jennings' emotive vocal delivery, the recording stands as a poignant statement on the human condition, fitting seamlessly within the broader landscape of contemporary outlaw country music.