In 1971, whilst still in his teens, Stewart secured a record deal as part of short-lived folk-rock band Longdancer (which itself grew out of a folk duo comprising Stewart and Brian Harrison), but they did not achieve commercial success. Stewart then spent several years living in squats in London. In late 1976, he was introduced to Annie Lennox by a mutual friend. By 1977, the pair had teamed up with Sunderland musician Peet Coombes, releasing a single on Logo Records as The Catch. The band then developed into The Tourists who enjoyed modest success, including a hit in 1979 with a cover of the Dusty Springfield hit "I Only Want to Be with You".
In 1980, Stewart and Lennox formed a new musical project named Eurythmics, and went on to be one of the most successful pop-rock duos of all time. After a string of hit singles and albums, the duo split in 1990, but reunited in 1999 for the album Peace and another world tour. Lennox and Stewart worked together again in 2005, recording two new tracks for the greatest hits package Ultimate Collection, released to coincide with Eurythmics' 25th anniversary.
Dave Stewart has written film soundtracks such as "Lilly was here" and has a record studio known as Anxious records. He has played with, and produced, well-known artists such as Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson, Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan.
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I'm Coming Home
David A. Stewart Lyrics
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When the sun has painted the hills in red and gold
Weary head against the window
Watching tiny crystals forming in the cold
I have spent so many hours
Wandering the wild lands, out along the road
Let me get a bit of rest now
I am just so tired. Wake me when I'm home
Casting off your chrysalis, leaving it behind?
Did you realize you were naked
Shivering in silence deep within the pines?
I tried desperately to aid you
Warned you of the dangers out there on the road
I've got nothing left to give you
I am just so tired. Wake me when I'm home
The lyrics of David A. Stewart's "I'm Coming Home" speak of weariness and longing for rest after a long and difficult journey. The singer is asking to be awakened when the "ride is over" and when the "sun has painted the hills in red and gold." There is a sense of melancholy and fatigue conveyed throughout the song, highlighted by the imagery of a "weary head against the window" and "tiny crystals forming in the cold." The singer has spent many hours wandering the "wild lands" and is simply asking to be allowed to rest.
The second set of lyrics moves from the singer's own weariness to questioning the worth of the journey itself. They ask whether it has been worth it to "cast off your chrysalis" and leave everything behind. The singer questions whether the person they are addressing realizes they are "naked" and "shivering in silence deep within the pines." The third set of lyrics suggest that the singer had tried to "aid" this person and warn them of the "dangers out there on the road," but now admits they have "got nothing left to give you."
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a lament for the hardships of life and the weariness that comes from a long journey. The final lines are "I am just so tired. Wake me when I'm home," suggesting a longing for a place of safety and rest.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake me when the ride is over
Please let me sleep until the journey is done
When the sun has painted the hills in red and gold
When the dawn breaks with sunlight on the hills
Weary head against the window
My tired head is resting against the car window
Watching tiny crystals forming in the cold
Observing ice crystals forming in the chill
I have spent so many hours
I've spent countless hours wandering and travelling
Wandering the wild lands, out along the road
Trekking through unknown territories along the path
Let me get a bit of rest now
Please allow me to take a break and relax
I am just so tired. Wake me when I'm home
Exhausted and fatigued, please wake me up when I reach home
Tell me, has it all been worth it?
I'm curious to know if all the effort has been worth it
Casting off your chrysalis, leaving it behind?
Did you abandon your old self and start anew?
Did you realize you were naked
Were you aware of your vulnerability and exposed state?
Shivering in silence deep within the pines?
Cold, alone and trembling while surrounded by towering pine trees
I tried desperately to aid you
I made every effort to assist you
Warned you of the dangers out there on the road
Advised you of the potential hazards along the journey
I've got nothing left to give you
I am spent and have nothing else to offer
I am just so tired. Wake me when I'm home
Weary and in need of rest, please let me sleep until I arrive home
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I am sailing
I am sailing
Home again
'Cross the sea
I am sailing
Stormy waters
To be near you
To be free
I am flying
I am flying
Like a bird
'Cross the sky
I am flying
Passing high clouds
To be near you
To be free
Can you hear me? Can you hear me?
Through the dark night, far away
I am dying, forever crying
To be with you, who can say
Can you hear me? Can you hear me?
Through the dark night, far away
I am dying, forever crying
To be with you, who can say?
We are sailing, we are sailing
Home again
'Cross the sea
We are sailing
Stormy waters
To be near you
To be free
Oh, Lord, to be near you, to be free
Oh, my Lord, to be near you, to be free
Oh, my Lord, to be near you, to be free
Oh, Lord
@FujiiKaze
I didn’t know this was a gospel song. So touching.
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Maria Rita é nós brasileiros 🙋👏👏
@fm6419
Is it?
@doralicedeandradehistoria7878
Amo esse louvor.
Fecho os olhos e me imagino no mar.
Sinto também a presença de Deus em minha vida.
Olha que mar belo.
Quero ser livre
Para me encontrar com o meu Senhor.
Glórias a Deus
@wakarhakiek1627
I can never stop listening to this song. From age 24 to 63. It's in the top 10 hits by Rod Stewart. This song drifts me to a peaceful place. I love it.
@MrWierchawsky
What a pretty and wonderful woman ,hello my darling?
@ratnaningsih3652
So do I
@MyMadmax71
Same here....its so calming and gives me inner peace 🙏