Where I'm From
Jason Michael Carroll
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On a three hour flight from Memphis to LA I was silently celebrating my first class upgrade Laughing at my jeans and my boots Beside those high dollar shoes and Armani suits When the gentleman next to me said the drinks up here are free So if you'd like the first one can be on me He said I'm heading back from business in New York and Rome Tell me son, Where do you call home I said I'm from the front pew of a wooden white church The courthouse clock it still dont work Where a man's word means everything Where moms and dads were high school flings Gave their children grandmothers maiden name Yes it may not sound like much But its where I'm from So we drank that round and then another There wasn't a topic in this world we did not cover He said I headed out west when I was barely 19 Just a kid chasing my dreams I said I'm flying out here to pick up my big brother He's been fighting the cancer they discovered But he called last night and said I think this is the end So come take me home to my family and my friends Where the quarterback dates the homecoming queen The truck's a ford and the tractor's green And Amazing Grace is what we sing Well there's a county fair every fall And your friends are there no matter when you call Yeah It may not sound like much but it's Where I'm from And as we stood to claim the bags we checked He said I'll pray for your brother and did I mention that Italian suits haven't always been my style See I was quarterback of my high school team We took state back in '63 And my wife, she's still my homecoming queen Cause I'm from the front pew of a wooden white church A courthouse clock that still don't work Where a man's word means everything Where moms and dads were high school flings Gave their children grandmothers maiden name Yes it may not sound like much I said it may not sound like much but it's where I'm from It's where I'm from Where I'm from Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound
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Written by: PATRICK RUSSELL DAVIS, JOE LEATHERS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MIKE CURB MUSIC
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10 facts about this song
Artistic EvolutionThe song "Where I'm From" is included in the 2009 album "Growing Up Is Getting Old", which marks a transition in Jason Michael Carroll's music style, showcasing his growth as an artist.
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Autobiographical ElementsThis song includes certain autobiographical elements, reflecting some aspects of Carroll's life experiences, hence the title "Where I'm From".
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Fan Favorite"Where I'm From" is considered one of Carroll's most popular songs and continues to be a fan-favorite during his live performances.
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Song StyleThe song follows a storytelling format, as is typical for many country songs, with a full country-rock style accompaniment.
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Chart Performance"Where I'm From" reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States in 2010.
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Music Video AppealWith a storyline revolving around understanding one's roots and the importance of home, the accompanying music video for "Where I'm From" has earned substantial views and positive responses from the audience.
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Philosophical UndertonesThe song displays philosophical undertones, expressing a message about knowing oneself through understanding one's past and origins.
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Genre ClassificationJason Michael Carroll is primarily a country singer, and "Where I'm From" is a country song, featuring elements of both traditional and contemporary country music.
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Personal ConnectionCarroll has often expressed that this song holds a special place in his heart due to its depiction of rural life, which he himself experienced as he grew up in a small North Carolina town.
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Versatility Showcased"Where I'm From" showcases Carroll's versatility as a singer, combining powerful, emotional lyrics with a catchy, upbeat melody.
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