Bring It on Home to Me
Al Jarreau/George Benson Lyrics
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About leavin', leavin' me behind,
Oh, oh, bring it to me,
Bring your sweet lovin',
Bring it on home to me,
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yi-yeah, hey.
You know I laughed when you left,
Oh, oh, bring it to me,
Bring your sweet lovin',
Bring it on home to me,
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yi-yeah, hey.
I'll bring you jewel'ry and money too,
But that's not all I'm gonna do to you,
Oh, oh,
Oh, now won't you bring it to me,
Bring your sweet lovin',
Bring it on home to me,
Yeah-hey-hey-hey.
Bring it home!
You know I'll always be your slave,
Oh, till I'm dead and buried in my grave, yeah, yeah.
Oh, why don't you bring it to me,
Bring your sweet lovin',
Bring it on home to me,
Yeah, (yeah) yeah, (yeah) yeah-hey-hey-hey.
Oh, if you ever will change your mind,
About leavin', leavin' me behind,
Why don't you bring it to me,
Bring your sweet lovin',
Ah, bring it on home to me,
Yeah, (yeah) yeah-eah-eah-eah.
The song "Bring It on Home to Me" is a plea to a lover who has left the singer. The lyrics reveal the depth of the singer's love, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to have the lover return to him. The opening lines of the song, "If you ever change your mind, about leavin', leavin' me behind", set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is begging for his lover to come back to him.
In the second verse, the singer reveals that he initially laughed when his lover left him, but now he realizes that he has only hurt himself. This is a powerful admission, as the singer acknowledges his own role in the break-up. In the third verse, the singer promises to bring his lover jewelry and money, but also hints at a more physical form of affection. The final verse is a repetition of the opening lines, emphasizing the central message of the song.
Overall, "Bring It on Home to Me" is a powerful love song that captures the pain and longing of a lover who has been left behind. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and the melody is hauntingly beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
If you ever change your mind,
If you reconsider your decision,
About leavin', leavin' me behind,
About leaving me alone
Oh, oh, bring it to me,
Please bring it to my attention
Bring your sweet lovin',
Bring your affection, care and tenderness
Bring it on home to me,
Come back home to me
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yi-yeah, hey.
Yes, absolutely, affirmatively
You know I laughed when you left,
You know I pretended it didn't hurt me
But now I know I've only hurt myself,
But it only caused me heartache
Oh, oh, bring it to me,
Please bring it to my attention
Bring your sweet lovin',
Bring your affection, care and tenderness
Bring it on home to me,
Come back home to me
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yi-yeah, hey.
Yes, absolutely, affirmatively
I'll bring you jewel'ry and money too,
I'll give you expensive gifts and money
But that's not all I'm gonna do to you,
But that's not the only thing I'll do for you
Oh, oh,
Please
Oh, now won't you bring it to me,
Can you please return
Yeah-hey-hey-hey.
Yes, of course
Bring it home!
Return home!
You know I'll always be your slave,
I'll always be devoted to you
Oh, till I'm dead and buried in my grave, yeah, yeah.
Until the end of my life
Oh, why don't you bring it to me,
Why don't you return to me?
Bring your sweet lovin',
Bring your affection, care and tenderness
Bring it on home to me,
Come back home to me
Yeah, (yeah) yeah, (yeah) yeah-hey-hey-hey.
Yes, absolutely, affirmatively
Oh, if you ever will change your mind,
Oh, if you reconsider your decision
Why don't you bring it to me,
Why don't you return to me?
Ah, bring it on home to me,
Come back home to me
Yeah, (yeah) yeah-eah-eah-eah.
Yes, absolutely, affirmatively
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sam Cooke
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tonylaughlin6663
this is f******ng GREAT!!
@AnastasiaBeaverhousn
Patrice Rushen STILL looking like a kid!!! 🤣🤣❤️
@jacthegroove5348
MY SOUL IS ON AIR
@marianadelcarmenmoran6376
Maestros de la Música 🎼🎵🎶
@RAULITOUFO
BRAVO MAESTROS ,POR ESA BUENA COMBINACION DE VOCES Y ESA ROLA CLASICA
@lloydjames3806
Abe on bass....YES
@MrGeno502
Thanks for bringing this great song and video back!
@Musicvegan01
Between George & Paul is bassist Abe Laboriel Sr. and far right is multi-instrumentalist/arranger Larry Williams. Patrice & Abe play on this song. Larry doesn't, but he plays on other songs on the album.
@Fili2009able
Abe Laboriel junior plays drums with Paul McCartney
@larrytemple86
THE A ACE LIST