Commonly referred to by their initials CSNY, the band is primarily known for their four-part vocal harmonies. They were one of the few North American groups that rivaled the Beatles in popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
After the 1970 shootings at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, Neil Young wrote "Ohio", a tribute to the four students who were shot by the Ohio National Guard. Many radio stations would not play the song "Ohio" because of the anti-war tone of the song. Even so, largely because of its topical nature, "Ohio" bumped "Teach Your Children", released three weeks earlier, from its ascent in the charts, replacing it on the popularity climb, ending at number fourteen, while "Teach Your Children" ended at number sixteen.
In the early seventies, each member released solo albums and by 1972, the band had essentially split up. Nash and Crosby began to perform as a duo and recorded and toured as Crosby & Nash (or, alternatively, Crosby-Nash). A 1974 CSNY reunion tour was a massive success, but attempts to make a second CSNY album ended with another split and separate albums from Crosby & Nash and The Stills-Young Band, both in 1976. After a falling-out between Stills and Young, CSN reformed to release CSN and has been the primary configuration since. CSNY finally returned in 1988 with American Dream, and again in 1999 with Looking Forward. Subsequent material has mostly been from Crosby, Stills & Nash, with the exception of live releases featuring all four members.
It is important to note that on their most famous album, Déjà vu, nearly every song features the trio configuration. Neil Young joins only on a handful of songs he didn't write (guitar on "Woodstock," "Almost Cut My Hair"). Neil Young is absent on "Teach Your Children," "Our House," "Carry On," "Déjà Vu" and therefore the most famous work by the group can be credited to the original trio configuration.
In 1991, Crosby was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Byrds. Neil Young was inducted in 1995 as a solo artist. Stephen Stills was inducted in 1997 as both a member of Buffalo Springfield (along with Young) and Crosby, Stills & Nash (with Crosby & Nash), Graham Nash was inducted in 2010 as a member of The Hollies.
On the Way Home
Crosby Stills Nash & Young Lyrics
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Yeah
It's V Wii
You know what it is
Like I know these bitches heard me
Yeah
Like I know
Where I go
Like I know
Where I go
Trying to find a way home
Like I know she know
Like I know she know
I got no love for no hoe
I don't want you for the low
I was with you till the day I die
We keep sliming, you alright
I was talking to Marie, she be leng tho
She be friends with sum demons
I got to keep it on the low
Like what you on
You know Joon
He's my brotha
He's the one that showed me what we need to be on
Me hart van staal, me body metal
New love I need to get em
Like I know
Where I go
Trying to find a way home
Like I know
Where I go
Like I know
Where I go
Trying to find a way home
Like I know
Where I go
Trying to find a way home
I've been so lonely
KOG, I keep on grinding
Like I've been so lonely
KOG, I keep on grinding
Like I've been so lonely
Like I've been so lonely
Like I've been so lonely
Lonely
Lonely
Lonely
Lonely
Lonely
Like I know
Where I go
Trying to find a way home
Like I know
Were I go
Like I know
Where I go
Trying to find a way home
Like I know
Where I go
Trying to find a way home
A way home
A way home
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
The lyrics to Crosby Stills Nash & Young's song On The Way Home are about the struggles and experiences that everyone goes through in life. The first verse acknowledges that everyone has a story that includes pain, scars, and heartbreak. It suggests that life can be tough, but everyone has a dream that keeps them going until they wake up to the reality of their situation. The second verse reminds us that life is a journey - one that we are never really lost on as long as we keep moving and searching for what we want. The song insists that even when things get tough, love will always find us and guide us towards our destination. In the chorus, the lyrics suggest that everyone reaches their own version of heaven, and some of us may have to take the longer, tougher route to get there.
The lyrics of the song are empowering and offer encouragement when life feels difficult. They remind us to keep pushing forward, to never give up, and to stay open to love, even in the darkest of times. The song reminds us that everyone has a unique life story and that each of us has our own path to follow.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's got a story, everybody's been hurt
Everyone has gone through difficult times and faced struggles.
Everybody got scars and broken hearts they don't deserve
Everyone has physical or emotional wounds that were not fair.
Everybody is a dreamer until they wake up
Everyone has aspirations until reality sets in.
Everybody's made of stone until their bones return to dust
Everyone seems strong until the end of their life.
You're never really lost if you never stop looking
If you keep searching, you'll always find your way.
You gotta keep moving if your heart's on fire
If you're passionate, don't lose momentum.
Love is gonna find a way to find you wherever you go
Love is powerful and will find you regardless of circumstance.
When the clouds get dark and you can't see nothing
During difficult times, it's hard to see clearly.
Sun still shines on the other side
Despite struggles, there is still light in life.
Everybody gets to heaven on a broken road
We all face challenges but in the end, will reach a better place.
Some of us gotta take the long way home, ooh, ooh
Some people have to endure a difficult journey before finding peace.
I remember all the lonely, sleepless nights
I recall the painful memories of being alone and unable to rest.
And I remember that moment that you walked into my life
But I also remember the moment when love came into my life.
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Written by: Jonas Vermaelen
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