Released: 2015
Zac Brown Band’s ‘Homegrown’ is a heartwarming tribute to the simple, rural life. It’s a song that revels in the joys of living in a small town, being surrounded by good friends, and finding contentment in what you have.
The opening lines set the scene: a piece of land in the countryside, where the singer can bask in the sun and enjoy the scent of Georgia pines. It’s a place that’s been good to him, a place where he can take it easy. This paints a picture of a peaceful, idyllic rural life that’s deeply satisfying.
The chorus introduces us to the people in his life: good friends living down the street and a beautiful woman by his side. The repetition of ‘homegrown’ emphasizes the importance of local community and home comforts. The phrase ‘I got everything I need, and nothin’ that I don’t’ is a powerful statement of contentment and fulfillment.
The second verse continues the celebration of simple pleasures: a fire by the riverside, sipping whiskey from the bottle, living as if they’ll never die. It’s a picture of carefree enjoyment and a deep appreciation for the present moment.
The song ends with a reflection on desire and contentment. ‘It’s the way that you carry for the things you think you want’ suggests that often, we burden ourselves with unnecessary desires. The singer asserts that he has everything he needs, and nothing that he doesn’t, reinforcing the theme of contentment.
