Home Again
Blackmore\'s Night Lyrics
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I've travelled 'round the world
Always on the search for something new
But what does it matter
When all the roads I've crossed
Always seem to lead back to you...
Old familiar faces
Following the ways of the land
Cobblestones and lanterns
Lining every street
Calling me to come home again
Dancing in the moonlight
Singing in the rain
Oh, it's good to be back home again
Laughing in the sunlight
Running down the lane
Oh, it's good to be back home again
When you play with fire
Sometimes you get burned
It happens when you take a chance or two
But time is never wasted
When you've lived and learned
And in time it all comes back to you...
Old familiar faces
Everyone you meet
Following the ways of the land
Cobblestones and lanterns
Lining every street
Calling me to come home again
Dancing in the moonlight
Singing in the rain
Oh, it's good to be back home again
Laughing in the sunlight
Running down the lane
Oh, it's good to be back home again
Oh, it's good to be back home again
And when I got weary
I'd sit a while and rest
Memories invading my mind
All the things I'd treasured
The ones I'd loved the best
Were the things that I'd left behind...
Old familiar faces
Everyone you meet
Following the ways of the land
Cobblestones and lanterns
Lining every street
Calling me to come home again
Dancing in the moonlight
Singing in the rain
Oh, it's good to be back home again
Laughing in the sunlight
Running down the lane
Oh, it's good to be back home again
Oh, it's good to be back home again
Oh, it's good to be back home again
Dancing in the moonlight
Singing in the rain
Oh, it's good to be back home again
Laughing in the sunlight
Running down the lane
Oh, it's good to be back home again
Dancing in the moonlight
Singing in the rain
Oh, it's good to be back home again
The song "Home Again" by Blackmore's Night is a nostalgic tribute to the comfort, familiarity, and sense of belonging one feels when returning to a place or person that feels like home. The singer, who has traveled extensively and had many experiences, realizes that no matter where they go or what they do, they always end up back where they started, and that is with the person they love the most. The song speaks to the universal longing for stability, security, and the feeling of being nurtured and protected.
The opening verse describes the singer's wanderlust and how they have traversed the world looking for something new, but have ultimately realized that they always end up returning to the same place. The chorus is a joyful celebration of being back home, where everything is familiar and comforting. The second verse speaks to the idea that while taking risks and trying new things can be rewarding, there is also value in the comfort and safety of what is known and familiar. The singer acknowledges that they have made mistakes but has learned from them and gained wisdom, which they carry with them wherever they go.
The repeated phrase "old familiar faces" and the imagery of cobblestones and lanterns lining the streets speaks to the idea of returning to a place that is steeped in history and tradition. It evokes a sense of warmth and nostalgia, and the feeling of being embraced by a community that knows and loves you. Ultimately, the song is a reminder that no matter how far we may roam, there's no place like home.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been many places
I have traveled to many different locations
I've travelled 'round the world
I have gone around the entire planet
Always on the search for something new
Constantly seeking out new experiences
But what does it matter
Questioning the importance of it all
When all the roads I've crossed
Despite all the different paths taken
Always seem to lead back to you...
They ultimately direct me back to where I belong
Old familiar faces
People from the past, already known
Everyone you meet
Every person encountered in life
Following the ways of the land
Living in accordance with the local customs and traditions
Cobblestones and lanterns
Paved streets and light fixtures
Lining every street
Decorating the thoroughfares
Calling me to come home again
Inviting me to return to a familiar place
Dancing in the moonlight
Moving joyfully underneath the nighttime sky
Singing in the rain
Vocally expressing happiness during precipitation
Oh, it's good to be back home again
Expressing the pleasure of returning home
Laughing in the sunlight
Enjoying the bright daytime rays with laughter
Running down the lane
Sprinting along the street
When you play with fire
Taking risks in life
Sometimes you get burned
Consequences may arise
It happens when you take a chance or two
This is a natural outcome of testing one's limits
But time is never wasted
One can always learn from experience
When you've lived and learned
Gained knowledge through living life
And in time it all comes back to you...
The lessons learned will come to benefit oneself eventually
And when I got weary
When I became tired
I'd sit a while and rest
Taking a break to recover
Memories invading my mind
Recalling moments from the past
All the things I'd treasured
The things that were highly valued
The ones I'd loved the best
The people who meant the most
Were the things that I'd left behind...
Those highly valued people and things were left behind in the quest for new experiences
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NEIL MCCARTNEY
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