Song : What Home Feels Like
Artist: The Afters
Album: Fear No More
Writer: Joshua Havens , Matt Fuqua , Jordan Mohilowski , Dan Ostebo
Oh-oh-oh-ohh-ohh
Oh-oh-ohh-ohh-ohh-ohh
Oh-oh-oh-ohh-ohh
I feel it in the air tonight
There’s something magical
The feeling when the sparks ignite
It’s waking up my soul
And it’s hard for a star to fly so far
When it belongs right in your arms
But no matter how far I will go
There is one thing I know for sure
There is no place I’d rather be
There is no place I’d rather be
For the first time in my life
I know what home feels like, whoa
This is what home feels like, whoa
This is what home feels like
Oh-oh-oh-ohh-ohh
Oh-oh-ohh-ohh-ohh-ohh
This is what home feels like
Oh-oh-oh-ohh-ohh
Oh-oh-ohh-ohh-ohh-ohh
Been running through the clouds of white
On the bluest ocean skies
I’ve been to the highest height
And I’ve held keys to paradise
But right now
There is no place I’d rather be
There is no place I’d rather be
For the first time in my life
I know what home feels like, whoa
This is what home feels like, whoa
This is what home feels like
Oh-oh-oh-ohh-ohh
Oh-oh-ohh-ohh-ohh-ohh
This is what home feels like
Oh-oh-oh-ohh-ohh
Oh-oh-ohh-ohh-ohh-ohh
This is what home feels like
And I never wanna leave
No, I never wanna leave
‘Cause I’ve found where I belong
This is what home feels like
And I never wanna leave
No, I never wanna leave
‘Cause I’ve found where I belong
This is what home feels like
Oh-oh-oh-ohh-ohh
Oh-oh-ohh-ohh-ohh-ohh
Oh-oh-oh-ohh-ohh
This is what home feels like
What Home Feels Like Song Meaning
“What Home Feels Like” is primarily a song about belonging and the joy of finding a person or place that feels safe after travelling far. Its stored lyrics do not explicitly identify this home as God or heaven.
Biblical Message
Psalm 68:6 says God places the lonely in families. This offers a helpful reflection on belonging, but it should not be treated as proof of the songwriters’ intended religious meaning.
Reflection
A healthy sense of home grows through safety, trust, welcome, and freedom to be honest. We can help create it by listening well, keeping promises, and making room for people who feel displaced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this explicitly a worship song?
No. Its stored lyrics focus broadly on belonging, closeness, and the feeling of home.
What Scripture can accompany it as a reflection?
Psalm 68:6 offers a biblical picture of lonely people receiving belonging.
How can people help others feel at home?
Through welcome, reliability, careful listening, safety, and respect.