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You’re My Home

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Over the years, I have had my fair share of favorite songs and must admit one of my all-time favorites back in the day was November Rain, by Guns N’ Roses.  

See during a really bad high school breakup, I listened to this song over and over.

In my twenties, I fell in the love with a few different songs that correlated to different relationships, as well as times of my life.

All these songs, when heard still bring me back.

But the one song that has stuck with me, was one that I found after I met my now husband.  We both had a joint love of Billy Joel and even saw him at Madison Square Garden in NYC, when he was in concert when we were first married.  Still ranks as one of the best concerts, I have ever attended.

Even before this concert though, like I said both Kevin and both loved listening to Billy Joel.  So much so that when we had to pick a song for our wedding video, we couldn’t help, but chose none other then Billy Joel’s, You’re My Home.

Billy Joel~My Favorite Artist of All-Time

The reason for choosing this song was not only, because it was indeed Billy Joel, but the lyrics truly spoke to both of us.

In my eyes, my husband is my home no ifs, ends or buts.  Doesn’t matter where we end up in this life, as long as we have one another, I know in my heart that everything will be Ok.

The song simply was, for me, everything that was good and pure about our relationship.  Even now, I hear this song still and am transported back to our wedding night, which is still one of the best nights of my life.  I also can’t help, but close my eyes and see Kevin smiling at me, when I listen to it now. The perfect song to define our relationship and still my favorite!

Our Wedding Night!!
Our Wedding Night!!

If you aren’t familiar with this song, see the lyrics below and also the included Youtube video to hear this truly romantic tune by one of the all time greats!

You’re My Home Lyrics

Artist: Billy Joel

When you look into my eyes
and you see the crazy gypsy in my soul
it always comes as a surprise
when i feel my withered roots begin to grow

well i never had a place
that I could call my very own
but that’s all right my love
cuz you’re my home.

when you touch my weary head
and you tell me everything will be all right
You say use my body for your bed
and my love will keep you warm throughout the night

well i’ll never be a stranger
and i’ll never be alone
wherever we’re together
that’s my home.

Home could be the Pennsylvania turnpike
Indiana’s early morning dew
high up in the hills of California
home is just another word for you

Well I never had a place that i could call my very own
but that’s all right my love cuz you’re my home

If i travel all my life
and i never get stop and settle down
long as i have you by my side
there’s a roof above and good walls all around
you’re my castle, you’re my cabin
and my instant pleasure dome
i need you in my house
cuz you’re my home,..
you’re my home.

This was originally written for the October Daily challenge back in October 2013, but edited it for this week’s Finish the Sentence Friday with Finding Ninee with the sentence to finish, “When I think about home…”.

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About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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    • Janine Huldie says

      Kevin went to that concert before I met him in Philadelphia with Billy and Elton. Would have loved to have seen the two of them perform together. Maybe someday, but just thankful I got to see Billy in concert. And couldn't agree more, totally got to love Billy Joel!! Thanks 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Leslie, we saw him the winter gift after we got married, so it had to be February of 2007. Kevin's brother gifted the whole family tickets for Christmas and I know we were just newly married. Still remember that being the best concert ever (and I have been to quite a few), but this really was the absolute best and would see him again in a heartbeat!! 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Ok, I really need to see those two together and now totally hoping they do another concert together in the future, because I totally feel like I missed out on that experience. But I can honestly tell you when I read this prompt that this song and my husband were my first thoughts and new instantly I had to share this. Thanks as always Diane and I am truly so happy we are following each other!! 🙂

  13. Billybuc says

    Now that's a blog posting I can relate to. Beautiful thoughts, Janine. I understand completely….Bev is my home for sure….just loved this blog. Well done!

  15. tamaralikecamera says

    I saw Billy Joel live a few years ago in Boston. I don't think he played this, but I don't know it well, which is strange. I thought I was more savvy. Billy Joel – he really has a way with words.
    Totally listening right now.

    • Janine Huldie says

      Glad you are listening to it now and I know he doesn't play it often now, but we were actually lucky enough that he did play it at the show Kevin and went to at MSG in NYC. So, I was never so happy to actually here it live and in person 🙂

  17. Emily says

    Great song! We had a billy Joel song in our wedding video too – This Is The Time. I saw him in concert only once and another time I saw him walking Dow Columbus avenue in manhattan with Christie Brinkley – long time ago!! Thx for bringing back some memories for me too…
    My recent post “Mom, The MRI Was Fun!”

    • Janine Huldie says

      I love that song too, Emily and that is another one that definitely so could have used, because it really is so very beautiful. That is awesome that you saw both of them on Columbus Avenue. I have gotten to see a few famous people up close and personal, but other then the concert never actually ran into him in real life! 🙂

  18. Sara says

    Love Billy Joel! I was so mad at Tommy for not getting tickets when he played Madison Square Garden. The picture of your wedding is beautiful. Look how Kevin is smiling at you.
    My recent post Our Life In Pictures- September 2013

    • Janine Huldie says

      Thanks Sara and will say I was so happy to get to go to this concert and maybe if he does another concert you can go and we can too again. Wouldn't it be awesome if we could go together and actually meet up 🙂

    • Janine Huldie says

      Yet, another thing that we have in common. I seriously listened to this song on repeat for about a week back in the day. Just loved it that much and really did remind me of what was going on at that point of my life. Funny how music has this effect on you!! 🙂

  20. realhousewife says

    I love how some music can instantly bring a memory! Billy Joel is just awesome…one of the few I consider a true musical genius. I love everyone of his songs! Used to play Glass Houses over and over again!

  21. notinjersey says

    I love that song. it's one of my all time faves. you know I love Billy…I too saw him at MSG – twice, I think. I saw him at Nassau Coliseum and in Philly too, all in 1998-9. Well the 2nd time at MSG was in 2006!

  27. Sandy Ramsey says

    Beautiful lyrics and what a gorgeous bride you were….that pic is terrific! The posed ones are nice but I always prefer real moment pictures and this one sure captured a moment! November Rain almost made my list for my "5 Favorite Songs of All Time" post…..it holds an honorable mention place!

    • Janine Huldie says

      Totally an honorable mention and I too love the photos in the moment. We were so fortunate to have an awesome photographer for the day and he really did capture those moments wonderfully. And thanks as always Sandy!! 🙂 🙂

  29. Kenya G. Johnson says

    That’s a sweet picture to go along with this post. Love black & white photography. That’s sweet to have a song too. There is a song from the Love Jones soundtrack that reminds me of when my husband and I dated. I’m going to have to listen to it and pay attention to the words.

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