“Home” by Daughtry
I'm staring out into the night,
Trying to hide the pain.
I'm going to the place where love
And feeling good don't ever cost a thing.
And the pain you feel's a different kind of pain.
Well I'm going home,
Back to the place where I belong,
And where your love has always been enough for me.
I'm not running from
No, I think you got me all wrong.
I don't regret this life I chose for me.
But these places and these faces are getting old,
So I'm going home.
Well I'm going home.
The miles are getting longer, it seems,
The closer I get to you.
I've not always been the best man or friend for you.
But your love, remains true.
And I don't know why.
You always seem to give me another try.
So I'm going home,
Back to the place where I belong,
And where your love has always been enough for me.
I'm not running from.
No, I think you got me all wrong.
I don't regret this life I chose for me.
But these places and these faces are getting old,
Be careful what you wish for,
'Cause you just might get it all.
You just might get it all,
And then some you don't want.
Be careful what you wish for,
'Cause you just might get it all.
You just might get it all, yeah.
Oh, well I'm going home,
Back to the place where I belong,
And where your love has always been enough for me.
I'm not running from.
No, I think you got me all wrong.
I don't regret this life I chose for me.
But these places and these faces are getting old.
I said these places and these faces are getting old,
So I'm going home.
I'm going home.
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1. What do you think was Odysseus’ best or worst action during the journey home? Why?
2. How long should have Penelope waited for Odysseus before moving on with her life? Why do you think she stayed true waiting for him for twenty years?
3. The song states, “Back to the place where I belong, and where your love has always been enough for me…” Has Penelope’s love truly been enough motivation for Odysseus?
4. Has the definition of “family” and “home” changed since Odysseus’ day?
5. Why are deep, meaningful bonds (like family connections) necessary in life?
6. What outstanding personal, even heroic, qualities enable Odysseus to survive all of his dangerous adventures and to rise above all obstacles to return home safely?
7. Odysseus maintains a vision, a goal, of getting home to his family. How can a focus or vision motivate our lives?
8. How does the song as a whole relate to Odysseus’ journey?
9. The song states at one point, “And the pain you feel’s a different kind of pain.” Do you believe Odysseus felt any pain during his journey? How could his pain be like the pain you feel when you struggle with a situation?
10. The song says, “I don’t regret this life I chose for me.” Did Odysseus choose his life and his journey?
11. The Odyssey is many centuries old. Do you think the feelings and needs of people we discussed during the epic are still shown by people today?