Away From Home
Bachman-Turner Overdrive Lyrics


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Early in the morning
When the sun begins to shine
You will see this poor boy
Leavin', leavin' love behind
Seems it's just another day
Guess I'm goin' another way
Away from home
She was the cause of all the grief you see me wearin'
Nobody thought that we would ever split apart
Seems it was an open door
One that I've been through before
Away from home away, away from home
Away, away, I must go

I've done some livin' and for sure I'll do some dyin'
Her kind of woman almost makes me give up tryin'
Packed up everything I own, strapped it on my back
I'm goin' away from home, away, away from home
Seems what I've been looking for wasn't just an open door
I must go away, away from home

So movin' on along, I'll go
This old road is all I know, go
Away, away from home
Seems what I've been looking for wasn't just an open door
I must go away, away from home
So movin' on along I'll go

Away hey hey away from home
Away from home, away from home, away from home
Away from home away away
Down the road, down the road, the way I'm goin'
Away from home, Away from home




Down the road, down the road
Away from home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Away From Home" by Bachman-Turner Overdrive capture the feeling of an individual who is leaving behind a place of comfort and a romantic partner to embark on a new journey. The song opens with the singer leaving early in the morning as the sun starts shining. He knows that he is leaving love behind, but he has decided to go down a different path. The verse establishes the underlying theme of the song, which is the choice to leave behind what is comfortable and familiar to explore new opportunities.


The singer explains that the woman he was with was the reason for his grief and heartache. People did not think that their relationship would end, but it did. He feels that he has been through a similar situation before, and it was an open door that he went through. The chorus talks about the need to go away from home, and this time, it seems like the singer is not just looking for an open door but something else entirely.


The second verse reveals the singer's determination to move on from his past. He is open to new experiences even if it means that he will likely face some challenges. He has packed up everything he owns and is willing to face the unknown. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the need to go away from home. The song ends with the singer moving down the road towards his new destination.


Overall, the song appears to be about the need for change and a desire for something new. The singer is willing to leave behind his comfort, love, and past struggles for an uncertain future. The lyrics capture the sense of adventure and the excitement of the new possibilities that await him.


Line by Line Meaning

Early in the morning
At the start of the day


When the sun begins to shine
As daylight breaks


You will see this poor boy
An unfortunate man


Leavin', leavin' love behind
Leaving a relationship


Seems it's just another day
Feels like a routine


Guess I'm goin' another way
Choosing a different path


Away from home
Leaving the current residence


She was the cause of all the grief you see me wearin'
The person caused a lot of emotional pain


Nobody thought that we would ever split apart
It was an unexpected breakup


Seems it was an open door
It was an easy decision


One that I've been through before
A similar situation has been experienced


Away from home away, away from home
Leaving the current residence for a new one


Away, away, I must go
There's a strong urge to leave


I've done some livin' and for sure I'll do some dyin'
Experienced and will experience diverse emotions


Her kind of woman almost makes me give up tryin'
The person's nature is almost discouraging


Packed up everything I own, strapped it on my back
All personal belongings have been gathered


I'm goin' away from home, away, away from home
Leaving the current residence for a new one


Seems what I've been looking for wasn't just an open door
Realized what was wanted is more than an easy way out


I must go away, away from home
There's no choice but to leave


So movin' on along, I'll go
Continue traveling forward


This old road is all I know, go
Familiar with traveling alone


Down the road, down the road, the way I'm goin'
Traveling further away from the past


Away from home, Away from home
Leaving the current residence


Down the road, down the road
Traveling further away


Away from home
Leaving the current residence




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