Fifth floor, she's up in her dorm
Studying for her midterm
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 going on
I'm just checking in
No, there ain't nothing wrong
Sometimes, you just need a little home
Mmmm

Well he's tired, sits down in the sand
Shoebox in his hand, half a world away
And he smiles when he sees who it's from
He lays down his gun, oh he can't wait
Cards and letters and something sweet
He takes a bite and reads
How everybody sends their love
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 spirits strong
Sometimes, you just need a little home

Sometimes, I'd like to drive back through that little town
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
Sometimes, you just need a little home

Hey mom and dad, what's going on