Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2008-04-01
- Album Name: 50 Complete Rebel Songs
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Back Home In Derry” by The Fighting Men From Crossmaglen
Back Home In Derry is a song of home and longing, in which the singer is separated from his homeland in Derry, Ireland, and longs for the familiarity of his home country. The singer paints vivid images of life back home, from the rolling hills of the countryside to the sparkling rivers that flow through, and speaks of how special and unique life back home is. He speaks of the warmth of community life, the endless days of music, and the many struggles he feels of being so far away from home. The song expresses a deep yearning and longing for his home and speaks of how time changes things, but his love for his home remains the same. He delivers a stirring call to remember the special moments that are shared with those back home in Derry, and urges the listener to keep that love alive in their hearts.