I lived and learned 
In what we called the South. 
I cried and
I lied 
But then, that's understandable
Because 
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I was only happy where I belonged
And 
I belonged in my mother's hometown

Summer nights were spent
Outside
Catching little fireflies
And then we let them all drift away. 
Late one fall 
I caught the cold 
And my aunt she stayed up 
Waiting for my fever to break. 
But we both knew that she told
My family I was better 
Three days late. 

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I got my hair streaked 
Blonde one year, 
And let me tell you 
It spread from mouth to ear. 
But even though I got some stares
When I visited they didn't seem to care. 

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I remember growing up 
Watching my aunt sewing 
And I would think 
One day, that'll be me. 
But I grew up and went away
I chose another path. 
But my heart aches 
For that side of the globe. 
And I know that 
When my job is done
I'll be the very first one
On that plane and 
Leaving this city. 

Cause the only place where
I'll be happy 
And my soul will be free
Is when I come home
To that place where I belong. 
My mother's
Oh in my mother's hometown.