Going Home
CHARLIE HADEN & HANK JONES Lyrics
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Goin' home (goin' home, goin' home)
Goin' home, goin' home, I'm a goin' home
Quiet like, still some day, I'm just goin' home
It's not far, just close by, through an open door
Work all done, care laid by
Going to fear no more
Mother's there, expecting me
Lots of folks gathered there (folks gathered there)
All the friends I knew
Goin' home (goin' home, goin' home, goin' home)
Goin' home
Morning star lights the way
Restless dream all done
Shadows gone, break of day
Real life just begun
There's no break, ain't no end
Just a living on (just a living on)
Wide awake with a smile, going on and on
Goin' home, goin' home, I'm a goin' home (goin' home)
It's not far, just close by, I'm a goin' home
Goin' home (goin' home, goin' home, goin' home)
Goin' home
Nothing's lost, all is gain, no longing for the day
No more stumbling on the way
No more fret nor pain
Goin' home, goin' home, I'm a goin' home
Quiet like, still some day, I'm a goin' home
I'm just goin' home
I'm a goin' home
Goin' home (goin' home, goin' home)
Goin' home (goin' home, goin' home)
Home
The song "Going Home" by Charlie Haden and Hank Jones is a beautiful and poignant hymn-like piece that speaks of a journey towards home after a long and arduous journey in life. The repetitious use of the phrase "goin' home" at the beginning of each verse emphasizes the longing and anticipation of finally reaching the destination. The first verse paints a picture of a peaceful and quiet journey towards home, with the singer confident that they will not fear any longer as their work is done and all that they have cared for is laid by. The anticipation of meeting loved ones who have passed away heightens the emotional resonance of the song.
The second verse takes a more metaphysical turn, as the morning star lights the way towards a new beginning where all shadows are gone and real life has just begun. The phrase "there's no break, ain't no end, just a living on" suggests a sense of continuity and an eternal journey towards a final resting place where there is no longing or pain, only gain. The song ends on a note of quiet confidence, with the singer stating that they are just going home, reaffirming their calm acceptance of the journey towards the afterlife.
Overall, "Going Home" is a powerful meditation on the human desire for peace, belonging, and reunion with loved ones beyond this mortal existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Goin' home (goin' home, goin' home)
I'll be returning home
Goin' home, goin' home, I'm a goin' home
I'll soon be headed home
Quiet like, still some day, I'm just goin' home
I'll be returning home calmly and peacefully one day
It's not far, just close by, through an open door
My home isn't far, and there's an open door for me to enter
Work all done, care laid by
All my work is finished and my worries are gone
Going to fear no more
I won't be afraid anymore
Mother's there, expecting me
My mother is anticipating my arrival
Father's waiting too (father is waiting too)
My father is eagerly awaiting my return
Lots of folks gathered there (folks gathered there)
Many people I know are gathered there
Morning star lights the way
The morning star guides me
Restless dream all done
All my dreaming is over
Shadows gone, break of day
The darkness is gone, and the sun is rising
Real life just begun
My true life is just beginning
There's no break, ain't no end
There are no breaks or endings
Just a living on (just a living on)
I'll just keep living
Wide awake with a smile, going on and on
I'll be awake and happy, continuing to live
Nothing's lost, all is gain, no longing for the day
I have nothing to lose, and everything to gain, with no desire to return
No more stumbling on the way
I won't trip or struggle anymore
No more fret nor pain
I won't worry or feel pain anymore
Goin' home (goin' home, goin' home, goin' home)
I'm heading home
Home
I'm at home
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: HENRY PRYCE JACKMAN, DOMINIC LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@osciebrown7324
Bosch brought me here as well, one of the saddest, evocative scenes, not a word spoken but volumes of emotion, carried by this beautiful music and great acting and video editing.
@andrewvallance9732
And me
@christopherbernal7267
There is a black and white movie called , the snake pit , they sing this actual song at the end , I believe you will appreciate the movie
@pogopam
I have a lot of admiration for the people who pick the songs for movies, tv shows, & even commercials. Some are geniuses.
@tequilaal
Bosch .. season 3 .. ep 5 .. best
intro in the entire series
of seven seasons .. extremely
moving and soul stirring
@paulgooden2757
Bosch brought me here also. Found myself tearing up and was astounded at the sensitivity of the writers. Bosch saw himself in the form of that poor kid who was him 40 years hence.
@indranilsengupta8620
Same man🤝
@vivianfranco9807
Same for me.
@crazyhorse782000
Bosch brought me here too. One of the most moving intros of the "Bosch" series, in my opinion.
@VOYAGER746561701E
Wow...! Watching Bosch for the first time back to back and couldn't find this on Spotify... Thanks YouTube for having it... a very lovely piece of music used so powerfully well... Go get em Harry...! 💪