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
"Home Again" by Blackmore's Night is a song about finding comfort and familiarity in returning home after a long journey. The lyrics express a sense of wanderlust and adventure, with the singer having "been many places" and "travelled 'round the world," but ultimately coming back to the place that feels like home. The chorus emphasizes this feeling of contentment, with lines like "dancing in the moonlight" and "laughing in the sunlight" evoking a sense of joy and freedom.
The second verse emphasizes the importance of learning from past experiences, even when they have resulted in failure or loss. The lines "when you play with fire, sometimes you get burned" suggest that taking risks and making mistakes is an inevitable part of life, but that these experiences can ultimately be valuable in shaping who we are. The final verse reinforces the theme of nostalgia and reminiscence, with the singer finding solace in memories of the people and things they left behind.
Overall, "Home Again" is a heartfelt celebration of the power of home and the comfort that can be found in returning to familiar surroundings. The song's emphasis on the importance of the journey and the wisdom gained from taking risks is a reminder that life is a constant process of learning and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been many places
I have travelled to several places around the world
I've travelled 'round the world
I have travelled all around the world
Always on the search for something new
My search is always for something new
But what does it matter
But does it actually make any difference?
When all the roads I've crossed
Even after travelling down several roads
Always seem to lead back to you...
I will always come back to where I started
Old familiar faces
People I have known for a long time
Everyone you meet
Every person you come across
Following the ways of the land
Abiding by the local customs and traditions
Cobblestones and lanterns
Paved street paths and streetlights
Lining every street
Present throughout every path
Calling me to come home again
In a way that makes me feel welcomed and beckoning me to return home
Dancing in the moonlight
Dancing under the moonlight
Singing in the rain
Singing while it is raining
Oh, it's good to be back home again
It feels great to come back home again
Laughing in the sunlight
Laughing while the sun is shining
Running down the lane
Quickly moving along the street
When you play with fire
When you take risks or gamble
Sometimes you get burned
The outcome is not always favorable and may lead to negative consequences
It happens when you take a chance or two
It is usual when you take a few risks
But time is never wasted
The time spent is never pointless
When you've lived and learned
It becomes a lesson learnt for life
And in time it all comes back to you...
Eventually, you will reap what you have sowed
And when I got weary
And when I became tired
I'd sit a while and rest
I will take some rest for some time
Memories invading my mind
Memories flooding my mind
All the things I'd treasured
All the things I held dear
The ones I'd loved the best
People I loved the most
Were the things that I'd left behind...
Unfortunately, I had to leave these things behind
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NEIL MCCARTNEY
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