I'm Going Home
Tim Curry Lyrics
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Was all I had to say, now I
I want to come again and stay, oh my my
Smile, and that will mean that I may
'Cause I've seen blue skies, through the tears
In my eyes
And I realize, I'm going home
(I'm going home)
Everywhere it's been the same, feeling
Like I'm outside in the rain, wheeling
Free, to try and find a game, dealing
Cards for sorrow, cards for pain
'Cause I've seen blue skies through the tears
In my eyes
And I realize, I'm going home
I'm going home
I'm going home
I'm going home
The song "I'm Going Home" by Tim Curry is a powerful and emotional ballad about a person leaving home and realizing that home is where they belong. The first verse introduces the theme of the song as the singer talks about saying goodbye when they left home and how they now want to return. They hope they will be welcomed back with a smile. The lyrics are simple yet poignant in conveying the desire to return home and the hope for acceptance.
In the second verse, the singer expresses how they have felt disconnected and alone since leaving home. They compare their experience to being outside in the rain, feeling lost and uncertain. They have been searching for a way to feel free and have found that in playing "cards for sorrow, cards for pain", which may be a metaphor for their struggles and hardships. However, amidst their tears, they have glimpsed blue skies that have made them realize that they belong at home.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm going home" multiple times to reinforce the theme and emphasize the singer's conviction to return. It is a powerful statement that conveys both determination and vulnerability. The song is not only about physical return but also a metaphorical return to a place of comfort and belonging. The straightforward lyrics and melody make the song easy to sing along to and the emotional intensity of its message resonates with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
On the day I went away, goodbye
I left abruptly without saying much
Was all I had to say, now I
I wish I had expressed myself better before leaving
I want to come again and stay, oh my my
I long to return and stay for a while
Smile, and that will mean that I may
If I'm welcomed with a smile, I'll be more likely to come back
'Cause I've seen blue skies, through the tears
Despite my sadness, I've seen good things
In my eyes
I've experienced pain and sadness
And I realize, I'm going home
I understand that home is where I belong
(I'm going home)
I'm excited to return home
Everywhere it's been the same, feeling
I've felt disconnected and lost in all the places I've been
Like I'm outside in the rain, wheeling
It's like I'm wandering around aimlessly
Free, to try and find a game, dealing
I've been searching for something to give me purpose and joy
Cards for sorrow, cards for pain
I've had my fair share of difficult experiences
I'm going home
I'm headed back to where I feel safe and welcomed
I'm going home
It's a happy and comforting thought
I'm going home
I'm finally returning to where I belong
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Richard O'brien
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