On 15 August 2007 Bag Raiders issued their second EP, Fun Punch on Bang Gang 12 Inches and Modular Records.
On 25 October 2010 Bag Raiders released their debut studio album. Their track, "Shooting Stars" was listed at No. 18 in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2009. In the next year's list, "Way Back Home", reached No. 46.
They also DJ and produce, write and remix other artists' work. In 2009 they were rated at No. 11 on the inthemix poll of Australia's top 50 DJs. In June 2014 they released a house EP titled "Nairobi".
Way Back Home
Bag Raiders Lyrics
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Night has fallen like a stone
Are you gone or are you with me?
In my heart I'll never know
If I close my eyes I'll see you
Hear your footsteps in the rain
In my dream I'll never find you
but I'll hear you call my name
As I tread through crowds of people
Trying to keep from looking back
Got your sense on something passing
And it sends me off my track
Do I find you will I follow
To forever and a day
I can feel you in the distance
But you seem so far away
What if I just can't find my way back home (ooh)
What about all the things I just don't don't know (ooh)
What if I just can't find my way back home (ooh)
Would you be there to show me where to go (ooh)
Bag Raiders's "Way Back Home" is a song that explores a sense of longing and uncertainty expressed through imagery of a rain-soaked night in the city. The singer is haunted by the memory of a past love and is struggling to come to terms with their absence. The opening line sets the tone for the rest of the song, establishing that it takes place during a rainy night in the city. As the rain pours down, the night has fallen like a stone, deepening a feeling of isolation and melancholy.
The singer is grappling with the absence of their partner, questioning whether they are still with them or if they are truly alone. The uncertainty is heightened by their inability to close their eyes without seeing the memory of their loved one. In the lyrics, the singer hears their partner's footsteps in the rain and is tormented by the thought that they will never find them again. Despite feeling lost and alone, they continue to look for their partner in the crowds of people, hoping to catch a glimpse of them and ease their aching heart.
The chorus of "Way Back Home" is a cry of desperation, as the singer acknowledges their fear of not being able to find their way back home without their partner's guidance. They reflect on all the things they don't know, confessing their vulnerability and dependence on their loved ones. This song captures the universal feeling of heartbreak, loneliness, and longing, and reminds us that we are not alone in navigating those emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Rain pours down over a city
The rain is symbolic of sadness and melancholy that is spreading over the city.
Night has fallen like a stone
The night has arrived suddenly and heavily, just like a stone falls abruptly.
Are you gone or are you with me?
The singer is not sure if he is alone or being accompanied by his loved one, who might have passed away.
In my heart I'll never know
The singer has no way of knowing whether or not his loved one is still with him since he can only feel them in his heart.
If I close my eyes I'll see you
The singer longs to see his loved one, and his imagination conjures up their image when he closes his eyes.
Hear your footsteps in the rain
The singer is always reminded of his loved one by the sound of footsteps in the rain.
In my dream I'll never find you
Even in his dreams, the singer cannot locate his loved one.
but I'll hear you call my name
Despite the inability to find his loved one in his dreams, the singer can hear them calling his name.
As I tread through crowds of people
The singer is surrounded by crowds of people but feels alone without his loved one.
Trying to keep from looking back
The singer is trying to move forward and not dwell on the past, but it is difficult to do so.
Got your sense on something passing
The singer is reminded of his loved one by passing objects, events, or situations.
And it sends me off my track
The reminders of his loved one cause the singer to become emotionally overwhelmed and lose focus.
Do I find you will I follow
The singer would do anything to find his loved one and be reunited with them.
To forever and a day
The singer wants to be with his loved one not just for a short time, but for eternity.
I can feel you in the distance
Despite not being physically present, the singer can still feel the presence of his loved one.
But you seem so far away
Despite feeling the presence of his loved one, the singer can't reach them, and they seem out of reach.
What if I just can't find my way back home (ooh)
The singer is unsure whether he will ever be able to find his way back to a place of comfort and happiness without his loved one.
What about all the things I just don't don't know (ooh)
The singer is uncertain about what the future holds without his loved one and what challenges he will face.
Would you be there to show me where to go (ooh)
The singer wonders if his loved one would be there to guide him through tough times if he were to lost his way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER JOHN STRACEY, JACK GLASS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Reneiren
rain pours down over a city
night has fallen like a stone
are you gone or are you with me
in my heart i'll never know
if i close my eyes i'll see you
hear your footsteps in the rain
in my dream i'll never find you
but i'll hear you call my name
ooooooooh
ooooooooooooooohhh
as i tread through crowds of people
trying to keep from looking back
got your sense on something passing
and it sends me off my track
do i find you will i follow
to forever and a day
i can feel you in the distance
but you seem so far away
what if i just can't find my way back home
what about all the things i just don't don't know
what if i just can't find my way back home
would you be there to show me where to go
ooooooooh
ooooooooooooooohhh
what if i just can't find my way back home
what about all the things i just don't don't know
what if i just can't find my way back home
would you be there to show me where to go
x2
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@lalenchen2441
Ich war 15, sehr unsicher, schüchtern und mit mir selbst nicht mehr im Reinen, aber den Tag mit meiner Mutter, meiner Oma und meiner kleinen Schwester am See, der noch dazu völl überlaufen war, werde ich dank dieses Liedes niemals vergessen. Danke für diese Erinnerung #summerof2010
@psychoedge
I was 14 when I heard this song the first and last time. Glad I found it again after 7 years :)
@ManEncoreOfficial
psycho edge me too! i was 13 :)
@borntoclimb7116
I was 18 when i hear this in 2011
@HardwareFahrrad
I was 8 but I definitely remember it from 2011
@saulbrunodorantes2534
@@ManEncoreOfficial😊😊😊😊
@lukase1212
wenn ich es höhre denke ich einfach, dass ich frei sein möchte, keine verpflichtungen zu haben, nicht nachzudenken, einfach machen, so wie früher als man klein war... das lied ist echt genial gemacht!
@82Autobot
Still listening in 2023. Still getting tingling shivers in 2023.
@thomasschroter4236
Heard this song in a Vodafone ad in tv, since then I have this in my playlist. Many years ago...
@angeliquewalter3992
So wunderschöne Erinnerungen..die immer im Herzen bleiben ♥️