"Homecoming" lyrics

California
I think you've been on fire since I left you
Two years ago but I've always kept you
In the forefront of my mind
California
Been burning with desire since I left you
These New York City streets don't protect you
From the vortex of your mind

These hills are mine, the ocean too
I lose myself in skies of blue
I come alive, breathe in your air
My world ain't right when I'm not there
Long as your sun's shining on me
My heart is home and I am free
My heart is home and I am free

California
I'm so much better than when I left you
You knew that I would never forget you
Just had some growing up to do
California
I'm finally coming home now to get you
'Cause you're the only one seems to get me
And this time I swear I'll never leave again

These hills are mine, the ocean too
I lose myself in skies of blue
I come alive, breathe in your air
My world ain't right when I'm not there
Long as your sun's shining on me
My heart is home and I am free (free, free, free, free, free)
My heart is home and I am free (free, free, free, free, free)
(Free, free, free, free, free)

"I fell in love in New York City" never happened
I can't replace his pretty face and all the laughter
And I've always known that I'd come home for a new chapter
So ever-after [?]

These hills are mine, the ocean too
I lose myself in skies of blue
I take the good times with the bad
I make them happen when I'm sad
Long as your sun's shining on me
My heart is home and I am free (and this time I swear I'll never leave)
My heart is home and I am free (and this time I swear I'll never leave)
My heart is home and I am free (and this time I swear I'll never leave)
My heart is home and I am free