If Houses Had Hearts
Wynn Stewart · Other Songs - Wynn Stewart
Our house would cry its heart out for me and you
Papers and milk bottles left by the door
The lovers who lived there don't love anymore
And with no one to care all the flowers have died
If houses had feelings (if houses had feelings) our house would cry
If houses could hurt and remember like people do
Our house would hurt remembering me and you
Cobwebs in the corners and dust on the floor
Laughter don't ring through its halls anymore
And the fireplace is cold where the flames have all died
If houses had feelings (if houses had feelings) our house would cry
There's plenty of room for the children to play
And shade trees will grow in the backyard someday
It's a place to be happy if two people try
If houses had feelings (if houses had feelings) then our house would cry
If Houses Had Hearts
Wynn Stewart's 'If Houses Had Hearts' stands as a poignant exploration of domestic instability and emotional displacement within the folk-pop landscape of the late 1990s. The track captures the fragility of relationships and the transient nature of home life, utilizing Stewart's characteristic vocal delivery to convey a sense of weary resignation. Released during a period where Stewart was refining his songwriting to address personal turmoil, the recording reflects the broader cultural interest in intimate drama and the complexities of modern living. The song's enduring appeal lies in its ability to articulate shared feelings of loss and the search for stability without resorting to melodrama, cementing its place in Stewart's discography as a defining example of his mature period's work.