Brandon Heath’s newest release, Can We Go Home Now, captures a feeling many people know well. It is that quiet sense of longing that shows up even in good moments. The feeling that while life here can be beautiful, it does not always feel like home.
The song was inspired by Heath’s youngest daughter, who often asks the same simple question whenever the family has been away for more than a couple of nights. “Dad, can we go home now?” What began as a child’s honest request slowly grew into a deeper reflection on the human heart and its desire for something lasting.
As Heath looks at the world around him, he acknowledges both its beauty and its brokenness.
There are incredible moments to be thankful for, yet there is also a constant reminder that this world is temporary.
At times, it can feel like we are a long way from where we truly belong. That tension is at the heart of Can We Go Home Now.
The song draws from Hebrews 13:14, which reminds us that we do not have an enduring city here, but are looking forward to the one that is to come.
Heath has described the song as a letter home from camp. Grateful for the experience, thankful for the opportunity, but still longing for home.
Musically, the song is gentle and reflective, allowing the message to unfold naturally.
Its unhurried pace and honest tone make it a strong fit for Christian and Christian AC formats, offering listeners a moment of comfort and perspective.
Rather than focusing on despair, Can We Go Home Now reframes that feeling of restlessness as something meaningful.
The sense of not quite belonging here is not a weakness. It is a reminder that our hearts were created for eternity.
Can We Go Home Now is currently going for adds, leading up to February 6.