Candlebox was known for an explosive live show and throughout their 8 year career, they toured with such bands as Living Colour, The Flaming Lips, Our Lady Peace, Rush, Henry Rollins, and Metallica. They were also a featured band on the main-stage at Woodstock '94 and made repeat live performances on the David Letterman show.
They are best known for the singles "Change", "You", "Far Behind" and "Simple Lessons". "Far Behind" entered Billboard's Top 20 in July of 1993 and didn't drop off the charts until January of 1994. The videos for "Far Behind" and "You" were in seemingly perpetual rotation on MTV and became two of the most requested videos of 1993.
Drummer Scott Mercado left the band in 1997 and was replaced by former Pearl Jam member Dave Krusen. Krusen later left the band in 1999 and was replaced by Shannon Larkin of Ugly Kid Joe. Bardi Martin also left the band that year, and was replaced by Rob Reddick (formerly of Dig). The band split in year 2000.
As of 2005, singer Kevin Martin is currently recording and performing as the leader of The Hiwatts. Peter Klett is currently recording and performing as the leader of redlightmusic.
In 2006, Candlebox has reunited with their original line-up. They went on a three-month North American tour beginning on July 1st of the same year. This marks their first collaboration since 1996.
In 2008, Candlebox released their fourth studio album called "Into the sun". This meant their return since 1998's Happy Pills. Also, they released a Live album called "Alive in Seattle" which includes tracks from all their past albums.
In 2009, Kevin Martin (along with Sean Hennesy, Candlebox's guitarist) helped form the super-group The Gracious Few with three of the members of the band LIVE. Functioning as lead singer, the band went on to release a self-titled album which accompanied an extensive tour. Though LIVE has reformed with a new lead singer, more material from The Gracious Few is said to be released in the future
He Calls Home
Candlebox Lyrics
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In that blanket that he calls home
I wonder does he know
That his family they're left alone
He says brother can you spare
Can you spare a dime
See I'm down to my last dollar
And this life of mine
Said this life of mine
It gets rough at times
And I wonder does he know
Does he even care
That his family's safe at home and they wonder where
As he wanders through his life ever searchin' for
A warm blanket on warm fields and he wanders on
And I wonder is he safe from the cold
Well I see he left the other day
Took his blanket that he called home
I wonder did he go for good
Or did he pass away
Well I wonder does he know
Now I'm down to my last dollar
And this life of mine
It gets rough at times
It gets rough at times
And I wonder does he know
Does he even care
That times
It gets rough at times
And I wonder does he know
Does he even care
That my family's safe at home
And I wonder where
As I wander through my life
Ever searchin' for
My warm blanket on fields as I wander on
And I wonder
Will I always be helped along I said I
I'll never know
Because I
I'll never go and yes, I
I wonder why
Because I
I'll never go home
I'll never come home
Oh won't you let me come home
The lyrics to Candlebox's "He Calls Home" tells the story of a homeless man whom the singer sees often on the streets. The man carries a blanket with him wherever he goes, which he refers to as his home. The singer wonders if the man even knows that his family is left alone and worries about his safety from the cold. The song portrays the thoughts and emotions of the singer who is also struggling to make ends meet but still has a family to support. The lyrics suggest that the singer is trying to understand the homeless man's choice to live a life of wandering and is empathizing with his struggles while also feeling the weight of their own hardships.
Through this song, Candlebox is raising awareness about the issue of homelessness and highlighting the struggles and mental agony that people experience on the streets. The lyrics also seem to challenge the listener's perspective and urge them to consider the daily struggles of homelessness that often go unnoticed. The song's somber yet powerful melody and Kenny Olson's guitar solo add to its emotional resonance.
Line by Line Meaning
I see him everyday
The singer observes a homeless man every day.
In that blanket that he calls home
The homeless man takes comfort in a blanket even though it is not a proper home.
I wonder does he know
The singer questions if the homeless man is aware of his family being left alone.
That his family they're left alone
The homeless man's family is not with him and are at home wondering where he is.
He says brother can you spare
The homeless man asks for money from strangers.
Can you spare a dime
The homeless man requests for change or coins.
See I'm down to my last dollar And this life of mine
The homeless man is almost out of money and has a difficult life.
Said this life of mine
The artist emphasizes the hardship of homelessness.
It gets rough at times
The struggle of homelessness is sometimes unbearable.
And I wonder does he know
The artist ponders if the homeless man is aware of the safety of his family.
Does he even care
The singer questions the homeless man's concern for his family.
As he wanders through his life ever searchin' for
The homeless man continuously wanders in search of comfort and safety.
A warm blanket on warm fields and he wanders on
The homeless man wanders in search of warmth and safety amid his hard life.
And I wonder is he safe from the cold
The singer is concerned about the homeless man's safety and protection from the cold.
Well I see he left the other day
The singer notices the homeless man left his spot recently.
Took his blanket that he called home
The homeless man left with the blanket he used to comfort himself.
I wonder did he go for good Or did he pass away
The artist is not sure if the homeless man has left for good or if he has died.
Now I'm down to my last dollar
The singer has very little money remaining.
And this life of mine
The singer emphasizes the adversity in their own life.
And I wonder does he know
The artist again wonders if the homeless man is aware of their family's safety.
And my family's safe at home And I wonder where
The artist is concerned, wondering where their own family is or why they are not homeless.
As I wander through my life
The artist reflects on their own life journey.
Ever searchin' for
The singer is constantly seeking something.
My warm blanket on fields as I wander on
The artist seeks comfort and safety amid their own life journey.
And I wonder Will I always be helped along I said I
The singer is unsure if they will always have help on their journey.
I'll never know
The singer acknowledges their own uncertainty about the future.
Because I I'll never go
The singer will never be homeless like the man they observe.
And yes, I I wonder why
The artist questions why they have been spared hardship.
Because I I'll never go home I'll never come home
The artist will not return to a home after their own life journey.
Oh won't you let me come home
The singer expresses a desire for comfort and safety by asking for a metaphorical home.
Lyrics Ā© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BARDI DAVID MARTIN, KEVIN COLIN MARTIN, PETER ANDREW KLETT, SCOTT MERCADO
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I see him everyday
In that blanket that he calls home
I wonder does he know
That his family they're left alone
He says brother can you spare
Can you spare a dime
See i'm down to my last dollar
And this life of mine
Said this life of mine
It gets rough at times
And i wonder does he know
Does he even care
That his family's safe at home and they wonder where
As he wanders through his life ever searchin' for
A warm blanket on warm fields and he wanders on
And i wonder is he safe from the cold
Well i see he left the other day
Took his blanket that he called home
I wonder did he go for good
Or did he pass away
Well i wonder does he know
Now i'm down to my last dollar
And this life of mine
It gets rough at times
It gets rough at times
And i wonder does he know
Does he even care
That times
It gets rough at times
And i wonder does he know
Does he even care
That my family's safe at home
And i wonder where
As i wander through my life
Ever searchin' for
My warm blanket on fields as i wander on
And i wonder
Will i always be helped along i said i
I'll never know
Because i
I'll never go and yes, i
I wonder why
Because i
I'll never go home
I'll never come home
Oh won't you let me come home
@vanillaslice3016
30 years old and the song still resonates, homelessness drug addiction, and those people are all our brothers sisters fathers mothers, so many lost to fentanyl and heroin, love your people cause they might get lost one day and need your help.
@kevinstrang11
How many people agree with me that this is the Gem off this album of greatness?
@marcrosen3958
One of the strongest albums to come out that era and goes mostly unappreciated by the masses....thank you!
@nicholepankhurst2370
Exactly right š¤š¼š¤š¼
@TiagoSantos-ld6qf
Great album
@porkbelly0713
I knew it was damn good. They opened for Rush on opening night of their Counterparts tour, glad I was there to see them
@dorothyhargett537
Cheers pal........,
@mrnewskin7831
Damn good album... But definitely not the strongest to come from that era.... You made a bad comment. DIRT was the strongest album to come out that era !!!!!
Candlebox was kinda the outcast of Seattle because of all the other mainstream bands. And candlebox didn't party like all the rest.
@danielheld2077
My dad spoke to me through this song he passed in 98 and I was born in 97 RIP Edward Daniel Held
@user-jz6vt7iy4v
This song will always belong to my son who lives out in the streets of Louisville. That life of his gets rough at times. I love you NCY, forever and a day ā¤