Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, “Home”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHEOF_rcND8
Simon and Garfunkel, “Homeward Bound”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ex8YNIhXydE
Considering this theme, Joliet is my immediate thought. Geographically, I was born and raised in Illinois, but I do not proclaim this place as my home. I’ve fit in there, my family also resides in the city, but the soulmates I’ve adopted and the relationships I’ve maintained are found in Champaign-Urbana during the school year and entirely transcend physical place.
Home is in Death Cab for Cutie’s Plans.
In the marvelous book I’m reading.
Tucked between my journal pages.
In your mouth.
I’ve experienced being home while living among strangers.
I’ve experienced living among strangers while being home.
I’ve never been among people I’ve loved and
not felt as though I was exactly where I needed to be.
Here’s one of my favorite ones for you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4D40r-E7yk