Give Me Back My Hometown

Eric Church

About Give Me Back My Hometown

"Give Me Back My Hometown" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Eric Church. It was released in January 2014 as the second single from his 2014 album The Outsiders. The song reached number one on the US Billboard Country Airplay chart in May 2014. It also peaked at number 4 on Hot Country Songs. Church wrote this song with Luke Laird.


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Damn, I used to love this view
Sit here and drink a few
Main street and the high school lit up on Friday night
Down there it's another touchdown
Man, this year's team is stout
I can hear them goin' crazy
And up here so am I
Thinkin' about you sittin' there sayin' I hate this, I hate it
If you couldn't stand livin' here why'd you take it, take it

Give me back my hometown
'Cause this is my hometown

All the colors of my youth
The red, the green, the hope, the truth
Are beatin' me black and blue 'cause you're in every scene
My friends try to cheer me up get together at the Pizza Hut
I didn't have the heart to tell them that was our place
These sleepy streetlights on every sidewalk side street
Shed a light on everything that used to be

Give me back my hometown
'Cause this is my hometown

Yeah, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah
Ah ooh, yeah, yeah
You can have my grandma's locket
The knife out of my grandpa's pocket
Yeah my state champion jacket I don't care you can have it
Every made memory every picture, every broken dream
Yeah everything, everything, everything

Give me back my hometown
'Cause this is my hometown

Yeah, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah
Ah ooh, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah
Ah ooh, yeah, yeah
Ah ooh
Ah ooh
Ah ooh
Ah ooh
Ah ooh

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Eric Church

Kenneth Eric Church (born May 3, 1977) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Signed to Capitol Records in 2006, his debut album Sinners Like Me produced four singles on the Billboard country chart, including the Top 20 hits "How 'Bout You," "Two Pink Lines," and "Guys Like Me." His second album, 2009's Carolina, produced three more singles: "Smoke a Little Smoke" and his first Top 10 hits, "Love Your Love the Most" and "Hell on the Heart." 2011's Chief, his first No. 1 album, includes the singles "Homeboy," "Drink in My Hand," which became his first No. 1 single in January 2012, and "Springsteen," which became his second No. 1 single in June 2012. more »

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Written by: Eric Church, Luke Laird

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Give Me Back My Hometown" was released on January 10, 2014 as the second single from Eric Church's fourth studio album, "The Outsiders."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 4 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Song Duration
The running length of the song is approximately 4:12 minutes.
Song Writers
"Give Me Back My Hometown" was penned by Eric Church himself along with popular songwriter Luke Laird, who has written numerous hits for country artists such as Carrie Underwood and Blake Shelton.
Music Video
The music video is somewhat cryptic and is part of a longer series, depicting individuals in different eras of a small town's history.
Awards
The song was nominated for Best Country Song at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.
Song Theme
"Give Me Back My Hometown" expresses a sense of nostalgia, as the lyrics mention familiar locations and experiences in a small town, but are filled with a desperate longing to return to those simpler, happier times.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its evocative storytelling and powerful vocals. Rolling Stone magazine described the song as "epic."
Certification
The song has received Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating it sold over one million units.
Album Performance
"The Outsiders" (containing "Give Me Back My Hometown") debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and the Top Country Albums chart, showing the overall success of the parent album.

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