Can't Find My Way Home
Elkie Brooks Lyrics


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Come down off your throne and leave your body alone.
Somebody must change.
You are the reason I've been waiting so long.
Somebody holds the key.

But I'm near the end and I just ain't got the time
And I'm wasted and I can't find my way home.
Come down on your own and leave your body alone.
Somebody must change.
You are the reason I've been waiting all these years.
Somebody holds the key.

But I can't find my way home.
But I can't find my way home.
But I can't find my way home.
But I can't find my way home.
Still I can't find my way home,




And I ain't done nothing wrong,
But I can't find my way home.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Elkie Brooks's song Can't Find My Way Home express a sense of desperation and hopelessness as the singer struggles to make sense of their life. The opening line, "Come down off your throne and leave your body alone," suggests a desire to disconnect from the physical world and enter a more spiritual or introspective state. This is followed by the idea that somebody must change - perhaps the singer is calling on themselves or on someone else to take action and make a change in their life.


The next lines, "You are the reason I've been waiting so long. Somebody holds the key," indicate that the singer is waiting for something or someone to help them find their way. This could be interpreted in a variety of ways - perhaps they are waiting for a sign from a higher power, waiting for a specific person to enter their life, or waiting for an internal shift or awakening to occur.


The repeated refrain of "But I can't find my way home" underscores the sense of frustration and despair that permeates the song. Despite their efforts to make changes and find meaning in their life, the singer remains lost and disconnected. The final lines, "And I ain't done nothing wrong," suggest that the singer feels a sense of injustice or unfairness about their situation - they have not consciously made any mistakes that have led them to this point, but still cannot find their way.


Line by Line Meaning

Come down off your throne and leave your body alone.
Stop being so arrogant and detached from others.


Somebody must change.
A change needs to happen to solve the current issue.


You are the reason I've been waiting so long.
I have been waiting for you to make a change for a long time.


Somebody holds the key.
Someone has the solution to the problem.


But I'm near the end and I just ain't got the time
I am running out of time to wait for you to change.


And I'm wasted and I can't find my way home.
I am lost and cannot find my way to where I belong.


Come down on your own and leave your body alone.
Stop relying on others and take control of your own life.


You are the reason I've been waiting all these years.
I have been waiting for you to change for many years.


But I can't find my way home.
I am lost and cannot find where I belong.


Still I can't find my way home,
I am still lost and cannot find where I belong.


And I ain't done nothing wrong,
I have done nothing to deserve being lost and unable to find my way home.


But I can't find my way home.
Despite my best efforts, I am still lost and cannot find where I belong.




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Written by: Steve Winwood

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Comments from YouTube:

@haleenstudiocaravan7565

Absolutly sounding amazing

@morsvivere1754

She's a legend 😊

@martinlee8541

This clip is from a hard to find VHS released only through Elk`s fan club at the time. Aversion of the song later featured on her "Circles" CD I think.Thanks for uploading

@morsvivere1754

np. Found it on youtube a long time ago and caught it. It's pure gold

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