Any extended period of time away from home can bring you down. Here are 17 songs to help you cope:
1. Home by Michael Bublé
“May be surround by a million people, I still feel all alone. I just wanna go home”
2. Alaska by Maggie Rogers
If you’re from Alaska or some place with similar landscaping, this should pull a few heart strings (particularly the acoustic version). It also just has a nice tune.
3. Better Together by Jack Johnson
For when you’re missing that special someone.
“I believe in memories. They look so, so pretty in my sleep.”
4. Cinnamon by Jome
“It’s a slow cinnamon summer”
5. Backwards and Forwards by Tall Heights
“No direction feels true.”
6. Great White Plains by Nat Lefkoff
“Take me to the great white plains to die. I don’t want to hear the sirens.”
7. Adieu by Josh Savage
I honestly don’t have a clue what the lyrics mean, but it’s a nice sounding song.
8. Lonely Lullabies by Kweku Collins
“They say home is where the heart is, and you’ve got mine. So bring mine home to me in due time.”
9. In a State by Lucy Spraggan
If you’re from or have a close connection to the US, this is a great song for you.
“I guess I can’t sing about all the states, but in your country, they abbreviate.”
10. The Best Day by Taylor Swift
For when you’re missing those who were by your side while growing up.
“I didn't know if you knew, so I'm taking this chance to say that I had the best day with you today.”
11. Two Weeks by Mouse Powell
“Everyday here is my birthday ‘til the phone rings and I see your face and I miss home in the worst way.”
12. Color Blind (I Swear) by Conner Youngblood
“I look around but it don't seem right. The bird songs and bees and trees just might be false images of my mind mislead.”
13. Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
“Well, I've been afraid of changing, ‘cause I've built my life around you. But time makes you bolder; Even children get older and I'm getting older too.”
14. Orchard Trees by Wren’s Ghost
“Give me a ring sometime, won’t you please?”
http://wrensghost1.bandcamp.com/track/orchard-tree...
15. Sad Eyes by Josh Rouse
“You're watching all the speeding cars moving like you wish you could. But oh, it's too bad ‘cause they've drove away your happiness and good times.”
16. Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver
“Country roads, take me home to the place I belong.”
17. Leaving on a Jet Plane by John Denver
“I’m leaving on a jet plane. Don’t know when I’ll be back again.”
