There’s no place like home
With your family around you you’re never alone
When ya know that your loved
You don’t need to roam
Cause there’s no place like home
Time’s are changing everyday
We won’t get by with those same old ways (No oooo)
Pulling together we’ll make it right
With help from our friends I know we’ll get by
Cause there’s no place like home
With your family around you you’re never alone
When you know that your loved
You don’t need to roam
Cause there ain’t no place like
(Better believe it)
There ain’t no place like
(Better believe it)
Cause there ain’t no place like
There’s no place like home
(I mean no place child)
Behind the Tune: Meaning & Story
The 227 theme song, “There’s No Place Like Home,” is one of the most recognizable TV openings of the 1980s. Performed by the show’s lead actress, Marla Gibbs, the song perfectly captures the essence of the series: the importance of family, community, and the safety found within one’s own neighborhood.
Premiering on September 14, 1985, the show was based on a play written by Christine Houston. It followed Mary Jenkins and her neighbors in a Washington, D.C. apartment building (located at 227 Lexington Place). The lyrics “Pulling together we’ll make it right” reflect the show’s focus on neighbors supporting one another through life’s changes across its 116-episode run.
The song’s upbeat, gospel-infused rhythm reinforced the “warm and friendly atmosphere” mentioned by creators C.J. Banks and Bill Boulware. It remained a staple of the NBC Saturday night lineup until the series concluded on May 6, 1990, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and heartwarming “front stoop” conversations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who sang the 227 theme song?
The theme song “There’s No Place Like Home” was performed by the series star, Marla Gibbs.
Where did the show take place?
The show was set in an apartment building in Washington, D.C., and many of the show’s most famous scenes took place on the building’s front steps.
Who were the main characters of 227?
The show featured Marla Gibbs as Mary Jenkins, Hal Williams as her husband Lester, Regina King as their daughter Brenda, and Jackée Harry as the iconic neighbor Sandra Clark.
