Place Of My Own
Caravan Lyrics


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Yesterday's face
Is not the one I choose to see
Nor is the face
Of someone who gets much too close to me

[Chorus]
I've got this place of my own
Where I can go when I feel I'm coming down
We'll do our best to ensure
You'll feel secure if you come

Love is the thing you crave
But it lies asleep inside of all your heads
Please, why don't you live a bit today?
For tomorrow you may find that you are dead





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Caravan's song "Place Of My Own" talk about the need for personal space and time alone to recharge oneself. The opening lines "Yesterday's face is not the one I choose to see" suggests that the singer doesn't want to dwell on the past and prefers to live in the present. The following lyrics "Nor is the face of someone who gets too close to me" highlights the idea that the singer wants to maintain a certain distance from others in order to preserve their own emotional well-being.


The chorus talks about a place of their own where they can retreat when they feel overwhelmed. This could be a physical place or could also be a metaphorical space within the self where one can retreat into solitude. The lyrics "We'll do our best to ensure you'll feel secure if you come" suggest that the singer is open to sharing their personal space with others, but only under certain conditions.


The final verse of the song talks about the importance of living in the present and not taking life for granted. The lyrics "Love is the thing you crave but it lies asleep inside of all your heads" suggests that people often overlook the love that is readily available to them. The song ends with a reminder that life is fleeting and one should make the most of every moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday's face
The face from the past that no longer represents who I am today.


Is not the one I choose to see
I prefer not to focus on my past but on my present self.


Nor is the face
I also don't want to see the face of someone who is too invasive.


Of someone who gets much too close to me
I don't want to be involved with people who don't respect my boundaries.


I've got this place of my own
I have somewhere to go when I need to escape from everything.


Where I can go when I feel I'm coming down
It's my safe haven when I feel low.


We'll do our best to ensure
If you come to my place, I'll do everything I can to make you feel secure.


You'll feel secure if you come
Coming to my place will give you a sense of safety and comfort.


Love is the thing you crave
Everyone wants to experience love.


But it lies asleep inside of all your heads
However, most people don't tap into the love that exists within them.


Please, why don't you live a bit today?
I urge you to live in the moment and enjoy life right now.


For tomorrow you may find that you are dead
Life is too short, and tomorrow is never guaranteed, so make the most of today.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID SINCLAIR, PYE HASTINGS, RICHARD COUGHLAN, RICHARD SINCLAIR

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@SamehSamirHmdy

Yesterday's face
Is not the one I choose to see
Nor is the face
Of someone who gets much too close to me

I've got this place of my own
Where I can go when I feel I'm coming down
We'll do our best to ensure
You'll feel secure if you come

Love is the thing you crave
But it lies asleep inside of all your heads
Please, why don't you live a bit today?
For tomorrow you may find that you are dead

I've got this place of my own
Where I can go when I feel I'm coming down
We'll do our best to ensure
You'll feel secure if you come



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"Place Of My Own"

Yesterday's face Is not the one I choose to see
Nor is the face Of someone who gets much too close to me

I've got this place of my own
Where I can go when I feel I'm coming down
We'll do our best to ensure
You'll feel secure if you come

Love is the thing you crave
But it lies asleep inside of all your heads
Please, why don't you live a bit today?
For tomorrow you may find that you are dead



All comments from YouTube:

@lefkytheshin

What a great era for music. Lesser known great acts like this are a real treat.

@pl443

I so miss Richard Coughlan and I don't want the other three original members to pass any time soon. All fabulous musicians and nice looking lads.

@pasqualemuzzupappa1991

Caravan are still an excellent band, they' re oldies but goodies. Rip Richard Coughlan 😢

@grahamhillson1294

One of my favourite all time songs. Last saw them in 1972, seeing them again on 20th October 2022. looking forward to it

@cliveabbey8587

Such a Beautiful sound from an excellent band ❤️ LOVE ♥️ 👌 🔥 💯 I've loved them for ages ❤️ like at least 40 odd years ☆

@briandowling2918

Criminally under rated band. They should have been huge. They're still playing, still excellent and getting the critical acclaim they deserve.

@rainman52652

Their debut album is just GORGEOUS

@bshannon67

Such a sweet tune. Caravan was an excellent band who deserved wider recognition and in a more perfect world would be as popular as Madonna or Genesis...

@fuzzballzz36

agreed!

@FuzzyDancingBear

Straight up

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