Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2004-01-20
- Album Name: Live
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Home Town” by Joe Jackson
“Home Town” is a reflective and nostalgic song by Joe Jackson about the place he grew up in and the memories he cherishes from childhood. He remembers the buildings, the streets, and the people he used to know, and the change that the years have brought and how he still feels connected to that small hometown. Jackson laments that he is so far away but can’t forget what it was like to be there. He acknowledges that the world has moved on and he must do the same but his hometown will still remain in his heart. The song looks back on the innocence and simplicity of growing up in a small town with fondness and appreciation, and conveys the idea that no matter the amount of time or distance that passes, one’s hometown will retain a special quality and strength in its people, sights, and culture.