I’ve been holding on
Hoping for something to change
I keep moving on
Pushing myself to the brink
Got to stop and breathe
 
Thinking of times with family and friends all around me
Laughter and smiles and living so carefree
Here you are, here you are, 
I carry these times with me
Memories that I keep

I’ve been away for a thousand years
No matter how far
In my heart
I will always be 
Close to home 

Carry on, carry on
No time to get lost in these things
Just keep strong, keep on pushing on
See what the future brings
Close your eyes and dream

I must’ve walked for a million miles
All the while
I stay true to my roots
So that I can be 
Close to home 

Like I’ve been gone for a thousand years
No matter the time
Pay no mind
I will always be 
Close to home

When it’s dark – too dark to see
And it’s hard – so hard to believe
I just try to remember I’ve already got what I need

I’ve been away for a thousand years
No matter how far
In my heart
I will always be 
Close to home

And even when it seems like so long
Together it feels like we were never gone
Close to home
I’m never alone
We don’t walk alone 
 ‘Til then I know
Soon I’ll be home.