Carrie Underwood – Temporary Home

Carrie Underwood Temporary Home (Music Video and Lyrics)

About the song

“Temporary Home,” released in 2009 by country music superstar Carrie Underwood, is a song that transcends the genre, offering a comforting perspective on life and mortality.

Background:

Inspired by the book “The Purpose Driven Life” by Pastor Rick Warren, the song reflects Underwood’s own Christian faith. She has stated that the song explores the concept of this world being a temporary stop on a larger journey.

Themes:

  • Mortality and the Afterlife: The central theme revolves around the impermanence of earthly life. Lyrics like “This is my temporary home, it’s not where I belong” highlight the idea that our true destination lies beyond this world.
  • Finding Comfort in Faith: The song offers solace through faith. The belief in an afterlife provides a sense of peace and purpose in the face of life’s challenges.
  • Importance of Human Connection: The music video showcases vignettes of various characters experiencing life’s joys and sorrows, emphasizing the importance of human connection during our temporary stay.

Musical Style:

“Temporary Home” features a classic country sound with a gospel influence. The slow tempo and soaring vocals create a reflective and emotional atmosphere, perfectly complementing the song’s message.

Impact:

“Temporary Home” resonated with audiences, becoming a popular choice for funerals and memorials. It continues to offer comfort and a sense of hope for those grappling with life’s impermanence.

Video

Lyrics

Little boy, six years oldA little too used to bein’ aloneAnother new mom and dad, another schoolAnother house that’ll never be homeWhen people ask him how he likes this placeHe looks up and says with a smile upon his face
“This is my temporary homeIt’s not where I belongWindows in rooms that I’m passin’ throughThis is just a stop, on the way to where I’m goingI’m not afraid because I know this is myTemporary home”
Young mom on her ownShe needs a little help got nowhere to goShe’s lookin’ for a job, lookin’ for a way out‘Cause a half-way house will never be a homeAt night she whispers to her baby girlSomeday we’ll find a place here in this world
“This is our temporary homeIt’s not where we belongWindows in rooms that we’re passin’ throughThis is just a stop, on the way to where we’re goingI’m not afraid because I know this is ourTemporary home”
Old man, hospital bedThe room is filled with people he lovesAnd he whispers don’t cry for meI’ll see you all somedayHe looks up and says “I can see God’s face”
“This is my temporary HomeIt’s not where I belongWindows in rooms that I’m passin’ throughThis was just a stop, on the way to where I’m goingI’m not afraid because I know this wasMy temporary home”
This is our temporary home