Fifth floor
She's up in her dorm
Studyin' for her midterms

She's had one of those weeks
Where the world it seems is against her
Right on cue a picture pops up on her laptop

She can't pick her cell phone up fast enough

Sometimes you just need a little home

Some "hey mom and dad what's goin' on?
I'm just checkin' in
No, there ain't nothing wrong?

Sometimes you just need a little home

Well, he's tired

Sits down in the sand
Shoe box in his hand
Half a world away

And he smiles
When he sees who it's from
He lays down his gun

No, he can't wait

Cards and letters and something sweet

He takes a bite and reads
How everybody sends their love and he tears up


Sometimes you just need a little home
A little let you know you're not alone
To carry in your heart

And keep your spirit strong
Sometimes you just need a little home


Sometimes
I'd like to drive back through that little town
Sometimes

And get my feet back on
Get my feet back on the ground


Sometimes you just need a little home
A little "hey, you've been gone way too long"
Yeah, way too long

No matter how grown up you get
Oh, no matter how far you roam
Sometimes you just need a little home

Home sweet home
Sometimes you just need a little home
"Hey, mom and dad, what's goin' on??