Back to My Hometown

[Verse] Fields of golden corn under skies so blue, Old red barn where the tall grass grew, Main Street's quiet with the evening light, Every single memory feeling just right. [Verse] Corner store where I bought my first beer, Folks still gather when the sun dips near, Rusty pickup sittin' by the old oak tree, All those simple times come rushing back to me. [Chorus] Back to my hometown, where my roots run deep, Where the night sky whispers secrets that we keep, In those rolling hills, I find my peace of mind, Oh, in my hometown, my heart’s never been so kind. [Verse] Creaky porch swing on a Sunday night, Fireflies dancing, shining oh so bright, Grandma's quilt draped on my old bed, Memories of her stories linger in my head. [Bridge] Church bells ringing, calling us all home, In that little chapel, where we all have grown, From the laughter at the fair, to the tears at dawn, This town's the melody that I lean upon. [Chorus] Back to my hometown, where my roots run deep, Where the night sky whispers secrets that we keep, In those rolling hills, I find my peace of mind, Oh, in my hometown, my heart’s never been so kind.

[Verse] There's a heat that's creeping into our small towns, Sweat on the brow from sun up to sundown. Fields are turning brown, the rivers run dry, Feels like the earth is letting out a long sigh. [Verse 2] Waves kiss the shore where the gulls used to stand, Now the ocean's taking more of our land. City streets are water, they're neck-deep now, We wonder just how far it'll push us out. [Chorus] Rising waters, and the storms ain't kind, Flood the valleys and twist the pines. Earth's whispering, but we turn away, Till the hurricanes find us, and make us pay. [Verse 3] Mountains wept with rain like never before, Washing away hearts and homes from the floor. Roofs torn from houses, lives torn apart, We can't ignore what it's done to our hearts. [Verse 4] Children look up with questions in their eyes, Why's the sky angry, where are the butterflies? We soothe their fears but know in the back of our mind, This is the fight we’re leaving for them to find. [Chorus] Rising waters, and the storms ain't kind, Flood the valleys and twist the pines. Earth's whispering, but we turn away, Till the hurricanes find us, and make us pay.

I gave you all of me, my heart, my soul, my time, But you packed your bags, now you're out of sight, out of mind. We were building something, now it’s crumbled to the floor, You walked out that door, now I’m praying you’ll come back once more. All the memories, they still linger in my chest, Late nights laughing, girl, I thought we were blessed. But the promises, they vanished like the morning rain, Now I’m drowning in this heartache, can’t escape the pain. [Chorus] You’re gone like the wind, slipping through my hands, Left me in the dark, can’t understand. Said forever, but now I’m all alone, You took my heart when you let go. Gone like the wind, like you never cared, Now I’m stuck with the ghosts of the love we shared. Try to move on, but it’s hard to pretend, When you’re gone like the wind, gone like the wind. [Verse 2] I see your shadow in every room I pass, Hear your laughter in the echoes of the past. Every song on the radio cuts like a knife, 'Cause every word reminds me of you, of our life. Tried to call you, but your number’s disconnected, Guess you moved on, left my love neglected. The pain runs deep, yeah, it’s hard to breathe, But I know I can’t beg, so I let you leave. [Chorus] You’re gone like the wind, slipping through my hands, Left me in the dark, can’t understand. Said forever, but now I’m all alone, You took my heart when you let go. Gone like the wind, like you never cared, Now I’m stuck with the ghosts of the love we shared. Try to move on, but it’s hard to pretend, When you’re gone like the wind, gone like the wind. [Bridge] Now it’s cold nights, long drives, tryna clear my mind, But the road don’t heal when your love’s left behind. You were my peace, now I’m lost in this storm, Wishing you’d come back, hold me, keep me warm. [Outro] But I know, yeah, I know, Some things ain't meant to stay, they’re meant to go. Still I’ll keep your memory deep in my chest, Though you left, I’ll wish you the best. You’re gone like the wind, drifting far away, But your love, girl, it still haunts me every day. Gone like the wind, like we never began, But I’ll love you, even if I never see you again.

"Elisha, Please Forgive Me" (Verse 1) I see the tears I've caused you, love, Like storms that darken skies above. The words I spoke, the things I’ve done, I can't undo, but I’ll try, my one. (Pre-Chorus) Every step I took away from you, I wish I’d turned and stayed true. Now I stand here with my heart in my hands, Hoping you’ll understand. (Chorus) Elisha, please forgive me, I was blind, now I see. Every moment apart cuts so deep, I’m begging your love to keep. Elisha, I’ll make it right, Through the dark, I’ll find the light. Forever, I’ll be on my knees, Elisha, please forgive me. (Verse 2) I see the beauty in your eyes, A love that I can’t compromise. I took for granted all you gave, Now I’ll be the man who stays. (Pre-Chorus) The promises I broke, I’ll mend, I’ll fight for us until the end. This heart of mine beats for your name, Elisha, I’ll bear the shame. (Chorus) Elisha, please forgive me, I was blind, now I see. Every moment apart cuts so deep, I’m begging your love to keep. Elisha, I’ll make it right, Through the dark, I’ll find the light. Forever, I’ll be on my knees, Elisha, please forgive me. (Bridge) I’ll rebuild what I tore apart, With every beat of this broken heart. No excuses, just the truth, My love belongs to you. (Chorus) Elisha, please forgive me, I was blind, now I see. Every moment apart cuts so deep, I’m begging your love to keep. Elisha, I’ll make it right, Through the dark, I’ll find the light. Forever, I’ll be on my knees, Elisha, please forgive me. (Outro) Elisha, my heart's open wide, With you, my love, I’ll always abide. Take my hand, and we’ll start anew, Forever, I’ll cherish you.

"Elisha, Please Forgive Me" (Verse 1) I see the tears I've caused you, love, Like storms that darken skies above. The words I spoke, the things I’ve done, I can't undo, but I’ll try, my one. (Pre-Chorus) Every step I took away from you, I wish I’d turned and stayed true. Now I stand here with my heart in my hands, Hoping you’ll understand. (Chorus) Elisha, please forgive me, I was blind, now I see. Every moment apart cuts so deep, I’m begging your love to keep. Elisha, I’ll make it right, Through the dark, I’ll find the light. Forever, I’ll be on my knees, Elisha, please forgive me. (Verse 2) I see the beauty in your eyes, A love that I can’t compromise. I took for granted all you gave, Now I’ll be the man who stays. (Pre-Chorus) The promises I broke, I’ll mend, I’ll fight for us until the end. This heart of mine beats for your name, Elisha, I’ll bear the shame. (Chorus) Elisha, please forgive me, I was blind, now I see. Every moment apart cuts so deep, I’m begging your love to keep. Elisha, I’ll make it right, Through the dark, I’ll find the light. Forever, I’ll be on my knees, Elisha, please forgive me. (Bridge) I’ll rebuild what I tore apart, With every beat of this broken heart. No excuses, just the truth, My love belongs to you. (Chorus) Elisha, please forgive me, I was blind, now I see. Every moment apart cuts so deep, I’m begging your love to keep. Elisha, I’ll make it right, Through the dark, I’ll find the light. Forever, I’ll be on my knees, Elisha, please forgive me. (Outro) Elisha, my heart's open wide, With you, my love, I’ll always abide. Take my hand, and we’ll start anew, Forever, I’ll cherish you.

[Verse] Flames kissed the hills while the sirens wailed Smoke kissed the sky and the daylight paled Governor called out with a somber plea Saying pack your bags and just let it be [Chorus] Wildfire whispers in the golden dust Homes and dreams turning into rust Dry winds dance with a devil's grace Ashes fall on a tear-stained face [Verse 2] City of angels now bathed in firelight Stars hide away from the crimson night Climate's shifting as the world stands still Wild hearts breaking on a sacred hill [Chorus] Wildfire whispers in the golden dust Homes and dreams turning into rust Dry winds dance with a devil's grace Ashes fall on a tear-stained face [Bridge] Memories burning in a heartbeat's time Lost in a world where the whispers rhyme Governor's voice echoes through the haze Silent prayers in the smoky maze [Verse 3] Sunrise hidden by a blanket of shame Nature's fury has no one to blame Packing up lives in a hurried stride Holding onto hope as we let go of pride

[Verse] छत्तीसगढ़ के दिल में नई सुबह की किरण जिला पंचायत में लाए सच की है जिद्द हर बक्षण बदले जो ये गाँव का हाल रौशन हो हर एक घर मिटे अँधेरा हर कोना हर दिल हो बेफिक्र [Chorus] संतोषी वर्मा संग हम नई राह पर चलें छोटे-छोटे सपनों को साकार हम करें गाँवों की इस मिट्टी में नया स्वप्न हम बोएं सबके जीवन में उजियारा लाएँ हर एक मोड़ पे [Verse 2] कल की तस्वीर को रंग दे मेहनत की कूची खुदा से आगे भी हम बात करें सीची हम उनकी उम्मीदों को पंख देकर उड़ाएँ गाँव की इस माटी में हम रंग अपने मिलाएँ [Chorus] संतोषी वर्मा संग हम नई राह पर चलें छोटे-छोटे सपनों को साकार हम करें गाँवों की इस मिट्टी में नया स्वप्न हम बोएं सबके जीवन में उजियारा लाएँ हर एक मोड़ पे [Bridge] धरती की इस गोदी में नया इतिहास लिखें सपनों की ये यात्रा खुद अपने दम पे टिके संतोषी का ये सपना अब सबका हो मुकम्मल हर कदम पर साथ देंगे हम बनेंगे उसका स्थल [Chorus] संतोषी वर्मा संग हम नई राह पर चलें छोटे-छोटे सपनों को साकार हम करें गाँवों की इस मिट्टी में नया स्वप्न हम बोएं सबके जीवन में उजियारा लाएँ हर एक मोड़ पे

[Verse] We built our dreams on sandy shores, Where the ocean meets the sky. Love was stronger, forevermore, 'Neath that California high. [Verse] Sunset whispers, moonlight smiles, Walking hand in hand. Promises made for countless miles, In that golden land. [Chorus] But flames took what we couldn't save, Ashes in the dark. Pacific Palisades, now a grave, Left with just a spark. [Verse] Winds were wild, the smoke too thick, Couldn't see the day. We held each other, hearts to fix, As our world burned away. [Verse] Houses crumbled, dreams turned gray, In the fiery wave. But your love led me through the fray, Strong enough to brave. [Chorus] But flames took what we couldn't save, Ashes in the dark. Pacific Palisades, now a grave, Left with just a spark.

[Verse 1] The day I saw you, You were standing outside. Felt my heart skip a beat, Asked myself, who is this guy? But I noticed you couldn’t get in, You didn’t have an invite. [Pre-Chorus] My heart raced as I asked around, Had to get you in, had to figure you out. Wanted to know your name, At least what’s your favorite drink. But when I got to the door, You were gone in a blink. [Chorus] Who were you? Where are you from? I can’t stop thinking about you— Now I’m here writing this song. Where did you go? Will I ever see you again? I have your invitation, To my heart if you’ll take it. [Verse 2] A week later, my sister asked, “Wanna go on a double date?” She said her boyfriend knows a guy, She begged, “Come on, he might be great.” I was hesitant, but I said yes, Finally, that night came. I turned the corner, and there you were— The guy I saw outside With those brown eyes and that chestnut hair. [Chorus] Who were you? Where are you from? I can’t stop thinking about you— Now I’m here writing this song. Where did you go? Now I can’t wait to see you again I have your invitation, To my heart if you’ll take it. [Bridge] Now, 40 years later, you’re still by my side, A beautiful family, and the best of times. Even with no invite, God had a plan— To bring me this wonderful man. [Final Chorus] So in love with you, You were the one. Singing songs, reminiscing on the life we’ve begun. Now sitting here thinking of all we’ve made— The memories, the children, the love that remains. [Outro] Yeah, the day I saw you, You were standing outside. Even with no invite, God brought me the love of my life

[Verse 1] The day I saw you, You were standing outside. Felt my heart skip a beat, Asked myself, who is this guy? But I noticed you couldn’t get in, You didn’t have an invite. [Pre-Chorus] My heart raced as I asked around, Had to get you in, had to figure you out. Wanted to know your name, At least what’s your favorite drink. But when I got to the door, You were gone in a blink. [Chorus] Who were you? Where are you from? I can’t stop thinking about you— Now I’m here writing this song. Where did you go? Will I ever see you again? I have your invitation, To my heart if you’ll take it. [Verse 2] A week later, my sister asked, “Wanna go on a double date?” She said her boyfriend knows a guy, She begged, “Come on, he might be great.” I was hesitant, but I said yes, Finally, that night came. I turned the corner, and there you were— The guy with no invitation With those brown eyes and that chestnut hair. [Chorus] Who were you? Where are you from? I can’t stop thinking about you— Now I’m here writing this song. Where did you go? Now I can’t wait to see you again I have your invitation, To my heart if you’ll take it. [Bridge] Now, 40 years later, you’re still by my side, A beautiful family, and the best of times. Even with no invite, God had a plan— To bring me this wonderful man. [Final Chorus] So in love with you, You were the one. Singing songs, reminiscing on the life we’ve begun. Now sitting here thinking of all we’ve made— The memories, the children, the love that remains. [Outro] Yeah, the day I saw you, You were standing outside. Even with no invite, God brought me the love of my life

[Verse 1] The day I saw you, You were standing outside. Felt my heart skip a beat, Asked myself, who is this guy? But I noticed you couldn’t get in, You didn’t have an invite. [Pre-Chorus] My heart raced as I asked around, Had to get you in, had to figure you out. Wanted to know your name, At least what’s your favorite drink. But when I got to the door, You were gone in a blink. [Chorus] Who were you? Where are you from? I can’t stop thinking about you— Now I’m here writing this song. Where did you go? Will I ever see you again? I have your invitation, To my heart if you’ll take it. [Verse 2] A week later, my sister asked, “Wanna go on a double date?” She said her boyfriend knows a guy, She begged, “Come on, he might be great.” I was hesitant, but I said yes, Finally, that night came. I turned the corner, and there you were— The guy with no invite, With those brown eyes and that chestnut hair. [Chorus] Who were you? Where are you from? I can’t stop thinking about you— Now I’m here writing this song. Where did you go? Will I ever see you again? I have your invitation, To my heart if you’ll take it. [Bridge] Now, 40 years later, you’re still by my side, A beautiful family, and the best of times. Even with no invite, God had a plan— To bring me this wonderful man. [Final Chorus] So in love with you, You were the one. Singing songs, reminiscing on the life we’ve begun. Now sitting here thinking of all we’ve made— The memories, the children, the love that remains. [Outro] No invitation, the day I saw you, You were standing outside. Even with no invite, God brought me the love of my life.

[Verse 1] The day I saw you, You were standing outside. Felt my heart skip a beat, Asked myself, who is this guy? But I noticed you couldn’t get in, You didn’t have an invite. [Pre-Chorus] My heart raced as I asked around, Had to get you in, had to figure you out. Wanted to know your name, At least what’s your favorite drink. But when I got to the door, You were gone in a blink. [Chorus] Who were you? Where are you from? I can’t stop thinking about you— Now I’m here writing this song. Where did you go? Will I ever see you again? I have your invitation, To my heart if you’ll take it. [Verse 2] A week later, my sister asked, “Wanna go on a double date?” She said her boyfriend knows a guy, She begged, “Come on, he might be great.” I was hesitant, but I said yes, Finally, that night came. I turned the corner, and there you were— The guy with no invite, With those brown eyes and that chestnut hair. [Chorus] Who were you? Where are you from? I can’t stop thinking about you— Now I’m here writing this song. Where did you go? Will I ever see you again? I have your invitation, To my heart if you’ll take it. [Bridge] Now, 40 years later, you’re still by my side, A beautiful family, and the best of times. Even with no invite, God had a plan— To bring me this wonderful man. [Final Chorus] So in love with you, You were the one. Singing songs, reminiscing on the life we’ve begun. Now sitting here thinking of all we’ve made— The memories, the children, the love that remains. [Outro] No invitation, the day I saw you, You were standing outside. Even with no invite, God brought me the love of my life.