the chorus serves as a heartfelt refrain, reinforcing the themes of belonging and nostalgia. the phrase "take me home" is a direct plea that emphasizes the speaker's longing for a return to a familiar and cherished place. referring to west virginia as "mountain mamma" personifies the state, suggesting a nurturing, maternal figure that embodies comfort and familiarity. this connection to home and identity is a powerful motif throughout the song, encapsulating the emotional weight of personal history and cultural roots. > all my memories, gather round her / miners' lady, stranger to blue water / dark and dusty, painted on the sky / misty taste of moonshine, teardrops in my eye in this verse, the lyrics reflect on personal memories associated with west virginia. the phrase "gather round her" implies that the speakers memories are intimately tied to the land itself, suggesting a deep emotional bond. the term "miners' lady" pays homage to the region's mining heritage, indicating resilience and strength. the contrast between "stranger to blue water" and the imagery of a "dark and dusty" sky evokes a sense of isolation and longing for beauty or perhaps adventure that lies beyond the familiar. the "misty taste of moonshine" introduces a sensory element, conjuring images of appalachian culture and traditions, while "teardrops in my eye" poignantly signifies a bittersweet remembrance, highlighting the joy and sorrow intertwined in these memories. [chorus] > i hear her voice in the morning hour she calls me / the radio reminds me of my home far away / and driving down the road i get a feeling / that i should've been home yesterday, yesterday
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