Kris James’ “Home” captures how sometimes we overlook what matters most in life because of how much we’re caught up in daily hustles. It highlights how humans need affection and need each other, and there’s nothing like the heartwarming feeling of “home” that makes the entire journey worthwhile.
The Liverpool singer/songwriter Kris James surely knows how to vary, as he can fire up the dance floor with hits like “The Way You Move” and shift naturally to offer a touching anthem like his recent single, “Home.”
“Home” is as cozy as its title. It soulfully conveys the fact that has been agreed upon: the home isn’t a place; it’s a person or a pack of them that make you feel like you’re not a stranger in this world, giving you hope that whenever you’re tired and consumed, you know you can just go back home and feel like a full spirit again.
All of the components align together to deliver the same comforting, nostalgic sentiments as being home again. James’ melodic, sensational vocals open the song along with mellow piano notes, which are enough to give you chills. But the talented artist doesn’t settle for minimalism; it progresses to an ardent gospel flair that offers a richer, more heartfelt sense.
The song is produced in a “bursting with love” manner. The vocal line and the instruments work together to create a tender and intensely impassioned sonic landscape that captures both the contracted feelings of gloomy loneliness and the bright rays of warmth felt when you are with the person you love the most.
To feel extra emotional, there’s a poignant music video that portrays the indescribable joys of feeling hugged by your home, feeling light again, and being armed against the craziness of life.
This lighthearted song is a taste of what’s to come on the artist’s forthcoming second album. And I’m confident that Kris James will astound us with his seemingly limitless skill set.