I'm Going Home
Alvin Lee & Company Lyrics


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Goin' home, my baby
Goin' home, my baby
Goin' home, to see my baby

Our baby, how good
My baby, be good
I'm goin' home, my baby
Home to see my girl

Oh baby, baby, I'm coming home
Baby, baby I'm coming home
Tell me Mama, baby, I'm coming home

Gonna see my baby, see my baby fine
Gonna take my baby, want to take my baby mine
Gonna take my woman treats me real kind

I'm goin' home, my baby
I'm goin' home, to see my baby
Goin' home, my baby

Gonna see my baby, see my baby fine
Take my baby, take my baby mine
Gonna tell your mama how good that love of ours

I'm goin' home, to see my baby
I'm goin' home, to see my baby
Oh, baby ooh

Want to take you back, take where love belong
Treat me baby, treat, don't treat me wrong

Oh, baby, I'm rollin'
Baby, baby, I'm rollin'
Baby, baby, I'm rollin'

Won't you shake me, baby, well get you rollin' down
Won't you shake me, baby, well get you rollin' down
Oh, baby, we're gonna have some fun

Baby, please don't go, baby, please don't go
Baby, please don't go, baby, please don't go
Please don't go, she's cold, I need you

Comin' home, ooh, hey
Come on over baby, whole lotta shakin' goin' on
I'm goin' home, to see my baby
Home, to see my girl, ooh

I'm goin' home, take my baby
I'm goin' home, see my baby
Gonna take me back, I'll take her where I belong

I'm goin' home, to see my baby
I'm goin' home, to see my baby
Come on, Take me, Yeah

I'm goin' home, I'm goin' home
I'm goin' home, hey, hoo
Gonna take me back right where I belong

I'm goin' home, I'm goin' home




I'm goin' home, I'm goin' home
Hoo, hoo, right where I belong

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alvin Lee's "I'm Going Home" indicate a desire to return home to a loved one. The repetition of the phrase "goin' home, my baby" emphasizes this desire to reunite with the significant other. The singer expresses excitement to see the baby and describes a desire to take them someplace where they belong. The lines "gonna take my woman treats me real kind" and "take me baby, treat me, don't treat me wrong" convey a sense of love and affection for the significant other. The shift towards the end of the song from talking about the baby to pleading for them not to go creates a sense of desperation to remain together.


The use of "baby" throughout the song is significant as it expresses both a sense of intimacy and emotionality. The repetition of the phrase "going home" creates a sense of longing and anticipation towards return, as if the singer is solely focused on being reunited with their love. Additionally, the repetition of phrases such as "gonna take my baby, want to take my baby mine" and "I'm going home, to see my baby" conveys a sense of ownership over the significant other as well as an intense desire to be around them.


Overall, "I'm Going Home" is a song about the importance of being with one's loved ones, particularly in a context where physical distance has driven a wedge between the couple. The repetition of the phrase "goin' home, my baby" and the focus on the emotional connection between two people makes this song a powerful tribute to the significance of love.


Line by Line Meaning

Goin' home, my baby
I am going home to see my beloved


Our baby, how good
My love is so good to me


My baby, be good
Please behave well while I'm gone


I'm goin' home, my baby
I am really looking forward to seeing you


Home to see my girl
I am going to see my woman


Oh baby, baby, I'm coming home
I am eagerly returning to you, my love


Baby, baby I'm coming home
I miss you and I'm on my way back


Tell me Mama, baby, I'm coming home
Please let her know that I'll be home soon


Gonna see my baby, see my baby fine
I can't wait to see my love looking great


Gonna take my baby, want to take my baby mine
I want to bring you close to me and cherish you


Gonna take my woman treats me real kind
I am lucky to have someone who treats me so well


I'm goin' home, my baby
I am excited to return to my love


Gonna tell your mama how good that love of ours
I want to let everyone know how amazing our love is


I'm goin' home, to see my baby
I am heading home to see the person I love


Want to take you back, take where love belong
I want to bring you to the place where our love belongs


Treat me baby, treat, don't treat me wrong
Please treat me well and don't hurt me


Oh, baby, I'm rollin'
I am so excited and happy to be returning to you


Won't you shake me, baby, well get you rollin' down
Let's have some fun and dance together


Oh, baby, we're gonna have some fun
We are going to enjoy ourselves when I get home


Baby, please don't go, baby, please don't go
Please don't leave me, stay with me


Please don't go, she's cold, I need you
I am lonely without you, please don't leave me alone


Comin' home, ooh, hey
I am returning home and feeling excited


Come on over baby, whole lotta shakin' goin' on
Let's have a great time and dance together


Take me, Yeah
I am ready to come home to you


Gonna take me back right where I belong
I am coming home to the place where I truly belong


I'm goin' home, I'm goin' home
I am returning home now


Hoo, hoo, right where I belong
I am finally going back to where I truly belong with you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alvin Lee

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