I'm Coming Home
Blackbird Peregrine Lyrics
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To you, my sweet love
Will you be there waiting for me to come home
To you, my sweet love?
Home sweet home, sweet home
Love, sweet love, sweet love
Home sweet home, sweet home
And I'm on this train on my way home
And I long to hold you in my arms
And I miss you so, my sweet love
Oooh oohooh ooooh!
And I'm on this train on my way home
And I long to hold you in my arms
And I miss you so, my sweet love
Oooh oohooh ooooh!
And now I'm home, mmm I've come home
For you, my sweet love
Here in Stockholm we'll spend our days together
Just you and I under the sun
Home sweet home, sweet home
Love, sweet love, sweet love
Home sweet home, sweet home
Love, sweet love, sweet love
And I'm on this train on my way home
And I long to hold you in my arms
And I miss you so, my sweet love
Oooh oohooh ooooh!
And I'm on this train on my way home
And I long to hold you in my arms
And I miss you so, my sweet love
Oooh oohooh ooooh!
In "I'm Coming Home," Blackbird Peregrine sings about returning home to their significant other. The lyrics express the singer's desire to be reunited with their loved one, whom they've clearly missed very much. The repetition of "home sweet home" and "love, sweet love" further emphasizes this sentiment. The reference to "Stockholm" implies that the singer has been away for some time and is now returning.
The use of the metaphor of a train journey is indicative of a physical journey, but also could represent the emotional journey of returning to one's true home - a place where one feels comfortable and loved. The repetitive and emotive "Oooh oohooh ooooh!" refrain punctuates the emotional depth of the song.
Overall, Blackbird Peregrine's "I'm Coming Home" is a heartfelt expression of the longing for a loved one and the relief and joy of returning home. The repetition of the song's key phrases combined with the emotive backing music heighten this emotional effect.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm coming home, mmm I'm coming home
Expressing the eagerness and excitement of the singer to finally return to their place of comfort and familiarity.
To you, my sweet love
Addressing the person they love and miss dearly, making it clear they are the reason for the singer's longing to return.
Will you be there waiting for me to come home
Posing a question to their loved one, indicating their concern and hope that they will be reunited upon arrival.
To you, my sweet love?
Re-emphasizing the recipient of their affection, seeking reassurance that they remain a priority in their life.
Home sweet home, sweet home
Repeatedly stating the phrase 'home sweet home' to symbolize the comfort and sense of belonging felt when returning to one's familiar environment.
Love, sweet love, sweet love
Similarly, repeating the phrase 'love, sweet love' to convey the intense feeling of endearment and affection the singer has for their loved one.
And I'm on this train on my way home
Describing the current location of the singer, providing context for the actions and emotions being expressed.
And I long to hold you in my arms
Expressing their desire for physical contact and closeness with their loved one.
And I miss you so, my sweet love
Conveying the depth of their longing and affection for their partner.
Oooh oohooh ooooh!
Using nonspecific sounds to emphasize the emotional charge behind the words being sung.
And now I'm home, mmm I've come home
Announcing the singer's arrival at their familiar place of residence.
For you, my sweet love
Once again declaring the reason for the artist's eagerness to return home.
Here in Stockholm we'll spend our days together
Describing a specific plan for the immediate future, further emphasizing the singer's excitement and anticipation.
Just you and I under the sun
Envisioning a picturesque image of the singer and their loved one together in a warm, sunny setting.
Contributed by Samuel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.