Comin' Home
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band Lyrics


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Passed the old church on the edge of town
Trailways bus was right on time
Passed your uncle's store on main street
His old truck was parked outside
Everything seemed so much larger then
This old town has hardly grown
Has it really been ten long years
Now you're finally comin' home

Comin' home
You've been gone so very long
Comin' home
You'll just say you're comin' home

You left your hometown for the city lights
You were young and you were strong
Lots of traffic lots of sleepless nights
Lots of dreams that all went wrong
You'll just tell them what they want to hear
How you took the place by storm
You won't tell them how you lost it all
You'll just say you're comin' home

Comin' home
You grew tired of being alone




Comin' home
You'll just say you're comin' home

Overall Meaning

In Bob Seger's song "Comin' Home," the singer reflects on his journey from his hometown to the big city and the long road back home. Passing familiar sites like the old church, his uncle's store, and seeing his town that hasn't grown much since he left, he can't help but feel nostalgic for his past. The chorus is a declaration of his intentions to return home and to put an end to his long wanderings.


The lyrics are about the relatable experience of leaving your hometown for bigger and better things but ultimately feeling dissatisfied and disconnected from your roots. The chorus reinforces the idea that no matter the distance or time spent away, you can always return home and have that sense of familiarity and belonging. The theme of the song is a common one in country and rock music, which often focuses on the American Dream and the struggle to balance ambition with a sense of home.


Overall, "Comin' Home" is a thoughtful and emotional reflection on the singer's journey through life and his yearning to return to his origins. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and the melody is a perfect match for the story being told.


Line by Line Meaning

Passed the old church on the edge of town
As you were traveling towards your hometown, you passed the old church that stands at the boundary of the town.


Trailways bus was right on time
You noticed that the Trailways bus which you took to reach your hometown arrived at the scheduled time.


Passed your uncle's store on main street
While you were still on your way, you went past your uncle's shop located on the main street of the town.


His old truck was parked outside
You saw your uncle's old truck parked outside the store while you were passing by it.


Everything seemed so much larger then
As you looked around, everything appeared bigger and more imposing when you were young and living in the town.


This old town has hardly grown
After a period of ten years, you observed that the town has barely changed and has only slightly developed over time.


Has it really been ten long years
You were surprised to realize that it had been ten long years since you last visited your hometown.


Now you're finally comin' home
You were filled with anticipation and joy as you made your way back towards your hometown.


You've been gone so very long
You have been away from your hometown for an incredibly long period of time.


You left your hometown for the city lights
You departed from your hometown and headed to the city to seek out new opportunities and experiences.


You were young and you were strong
At the time when you left your hometown, you were youthful and filled with energy and vitality.


Lots of traffic lots of sleepless nights
Life in the city was busy and hectic, featuring heavy traffic and many nights when you struggled to get any sleep.


Lots of dreams that all went wrong
Despite your best efforts, many of the dreams and aspirations you had for your life in the city failed to materialize.


You'll just tell them what they want to hear
You plan to only provide the people in your hometown with the version of events that they will find most appealing or interesting.


How you took the place by storm
You intend to regale them with stories about how you made a big impact in the city and were extremely successful.


You won't tell them how you lost it all
One thing you won't be sharing with them is the fact that you ended up losing everything you had worked so hard for.


You grew tired of being alone
After many years of living in the city, you had become weary of feeling so isolated and disconnected from others.


You'll just say you're comin' home
Rather than get into the details of everything that has happened since you left, you will simply tell people that you are returning to your hometown.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: BOB SEGER

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