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Nobody's Home
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Aug 1, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Ray Boltz's song 'Nobody's Home' reflects on the emptiness of family life when people are physically present but emotionally distant. It describes a household where individuals live alone despite sharing a home, and it extends this observation to the world, where people walk through life isolated. The song suggests that love and time spent together can bring joy, and it points to Jesus as the one who calls people to change and become a family in His name. The lyrics emphasize the importance of connection and the fulfillment found in loving relationships.
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This house is full of people
But nobody's home
They all live together
But they're living life alone
Everyone is searching
For their own identity
Missing all a family can be
Nobody's home
Can't you see the man and wife
Who look so very sad?
Nobody's home
Can't you see the little boy
Who needs his mom and dad?
If they would only take a little time
To love each other
They would find the joy
That they will never find alone
When nobody's home
This world is full of people
But nobody's home
The streets are always crowded
But we walk through life alone
Jesus is calling
Asking us to change
And we could be a family in His name
Nobody's home
Can't you see the man and wife
Who look so very sad?
Nobody's home
Can't you see the little girl
Who needs a mom and dad?
If they would only take a little time
To love each other
They would find the joy
That they will never find alone
When nobody's home
This house is full of people...