This song is about Jonah Marais' story. It’s about growing up in a small Minnesota town, seeing the world, and realizing home is still what keeps him grounded. He wants this song to feel like a warm hug for anyone who’s ever felt torn between chasing dreams and missing home.
– via YouTube (Official...
[Verse 1]
Watched my sister growing up through my phone
Now she's driving, when did she get so old, oh
I guess that I'll never know
Parents call me just to say how they're proud
I can tell they're wishing I was around more
Like how it was before
[Pre-Chorus]
If I could be in two places at once
Well, maybe then it wouldn't hurt so much
[Chorus]
Oh, I know, know I had to go
Go out on my own
But there's a torn piece missing from my soul
And when I feel alone
It's written in my bones
My body's right here but my heart's back home
[Post-Chorus]
Oh, woah, oh
My body's right here but my heart's back home
Oh, woah, oh
My body's right here but my heart's back–
[Verse 2]
Running on a frozen lake with my friends
Back when I was young and so innocent, oh
I never thought I'd miss the cold
[Pre-Chorus]
If I could be in two places at once
Well, maybe then it wouldn't hurt so much
[Chorus]
Oh, I know, know I had to go
Go out on my own
But there's a torn piece missing from my soul
And when I feel alone
It's written in my bones
My body's right here but my heart's back home
[Post-Chorus]
Oh, woah, oh
My body's right here but my heart's back home
Oh, woah, oh
My body's right here but my heart's back home
[Outro]
I hope to God, I'm on the right track
You'll be on my mind everywhere I go
Want you to know that I'll be right back
My body's right here but my heart's back home
I hope to God, I'm on the right track
You'll be on my mind everywhere I go
Want you to know that I'll be right back
My body's right here but my heart's back home
Heart’s Back Home was written by Jonah Marais & Zia Victoria & Adam Yaron.
Heart’s Back Home was produced by Adam Yaron.
Jonah Marais released Heart’s Back Home on Fri Aug 22 2025.
This song is my story. It’s about growing up in a small Minnesota town, seeing the world, and realizing home is still what keeps me grounded. I want this song to feel like a warm hug for anyone who’s ever felt torn between chasing dreams and missing home.
— via YouTube