Where My House Stood
Lainey Wilson Lyrics

Concrete steps, mockingbird feeder
The concrete steps leading up to the house and the feeder for the mockingbirds were simple things that made up the home.

Wrap around porch, rusted hot water heater
The wrap around porch and the hot water heater that had rusted over time were items that were a part of the house; they had sentimental value and were familiar.

Washing machine thumping on that hardwood floor
The sound of the washing machine on the hardwood floor was a part of the daily routine that was comforting and familiar.

Oak tree tire swing, rain in the gutter
The oak tree tire swing and the sound of rain in the gutter were more examples of memories and experiences that contributed to the value of the home.

Screen door slamming, Mama's cooking with butter
The sound of the screen door and the smell of food cooking in the kitchen were comforting and familiar experiences associated with the home.

Breeze is blowing in through them red french doors
The breeze flowing through the red French doors was an element of nature that brought life to the home and made it feel alive.

And all these things were responsible for raising And planting my feet on a firm foundation
All of these memories and experiences helped shape the singer's life and gave them a positive foundation on which to build their future.

Say yes sir, no ma'am, thank you, please
The values of politeness and respect were emphasized in the home and were integral to the artist's upbringing.

When times get tough you better hit your knees
Prayer and faith were important values in the home and provided comfort during difficult times.

Don't you go calling that kettle black
The artist was taught to practice what they preached and hold themselves accountable for their actions.

And when you get ticked off Water off a duck's back
The singer was taught to not let negative feelings consume them and to let things go easily.

Living by the good word Built on more than wood
The strong values of the home were just as important, if not more so, than the physical home itself.

That's where my house stood
The home and the values it instilled in the singer were a significant and irreplaceable part of their life.

Tiptoeing down in that muddy creek water
The memory of walking in muddy creek water was one of the countless experiences that contributed to the value of the home.

Tractor cranks up and I hear Daddy holler You know them peas ain't gonna pick themselves
The sound of the tractor and the call to pick peas were familiar and formative experiences that contributed to the value of the home.

The moonshine's in and out comes the guitar Stomping our feet to the sound of that freight car
The sound of the guitar and the feeling of stomping feet to the sound of the freight car were moments of joy and relaxation that made home feel like home.

Even though the rooster crows early we ain't going to bed (no)
The artist remembers fondly the feeling of staying up late, enjoying time with loved ones despite the rooster crowing in the early hours of the morning.