– Adorn the floors with traditional patterns, and color the earth.

Contrary to its upbeat use at celebrations, the song was originally composed by as a poignant tribute to his father.

in 2009 after his father's passing. He envisioned the song from his mother's perspective as she prepared to welcome her husband into the afterlife, treating death as a divine "homecoming" rather than a loss.

: Known for his powerful folk-style performance of this track. The Meaning Behind the Lyrics