I used to walk, I used to wander down these roads Searching for a place that I could call my home But I never seemed to find anywhere I didn't leave behind I packed my things, followed the wind Adding distance to the places I had been The air was warm but I was cold within I walked for miles until I came across a southern bell who lead me to a town Where people hung around for their whole life It was the perfect place but somehow I just didn't feel at home So I left before the sun came up at dawn But it was cold so I caught a cab, when I told him to go anywhere he laughed Then what he said I'll never forget He said "Son you've got to understand Happiness has never been a place that you could go It's the people that you know I could take you further East or West But I don't think you'll rest until you go Back to the ones who truly make a place a home" Take me home, that's where I wanna go So take me home, yes sir I wanna go home I realize taking this walk down memory lane The best advice I ever got was on that day I owe my life and everything to a stranger I don't even know his name