I packed my life in a secondhand car With a tank half full and a hopeful heart Streetlights fade in my rearview mirror Everything I’ve known just disappearin’ Pockets are light but my heart is heavy Emotions in check trying to stay steady Didn’t know how lonely I could be Till I left behind my family Now I’m homesick for the little things Dad’s advice about girls and dreams Mama calling when dinner’s ready Birthday parties, cake and confetti Funny how big things seemed so small Those are the things I miss most of all I miss the smell of fresh baked bread “Give two rings” is what mama said Sunburn summers and evening glow Fireflies outside putting on a show Goodbyes never lasted long Didn’t realize how quickly time moves on [Pre-Chorus] I was so busy looking ahead Missed what’s behind me instead Now I’m homesick for the little things Brother pushing me on old park swings Sister and me wearing towels as capes Two superhero’s with infinite fame Notches on the door to see who got tall Those are the things, I miss most of all It’s not the house, it’s the feeling Creaky floors and a popcorn ceiling It’s not the town, it’s the time we spent When every tomorrow came and went Now I’m homesick for the little things Miss the comfort that only family brings Football parties and Christmas dinners Sunday confession after Saturday sinnin’ Funny how big things seemed so small Those are the things, I miss most of all One day I’ll turn down that old road Let those memories hit me slow But, No matter where I go A part of me never left home (Homesick, yeah, I’m just homesick)
