I Am Coming Home
Gregory Isaacs Lyrics


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And the blood will dry
underneath my nails
and the wind will rise up
to fill my sails
so you can doubt
and you can hate
but I know, no matter what it takes
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
tell the world I'm coming home
let the rain wash away
all the pain of yesterday
I know my kingdom awaits
and they've forgiven my mistakes
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
tell the world I'm coming...
Still far away
from where I belong
but it's always darkest
before the dawn
so you can doubt
and you can hate
but I know, no matter what it takes
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
tell the world I'm coming home
let the rain wash away
all the pain of yesterday
I know my kingdom awaits
and they've forgiven my mistakes
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
tell the world I'm coming...
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
tell the world I'm coming home
let the rain wash away
all the pain of yesterday
I know my kingdom awaits
and they've forgiven my mistakes
I'm coming home




I'm coming home
tell the world I'm coming... home

Overall Meaning

"I Am Coming Home" by Gregory Isaacs is a song that depicts the journey of a person who has made mistakes and is ready to come back home. The lyrics are powerful and express the person's determination to come back no matter what people say or think. The song represents a story of redemption, and the message is that no matter how far someone has strayed in life, there is always a way back home.


The first verse talks about the blood under the singer's nails, implying that he has been through a tough journey. The wind rising up to fill his sails indicates that he is now moving forward and is determined to make it. The chorus of the song is very powerful, emphasizing the line "I'm coming home" repeated thrice, ultimately revealing the central theme of the entire song. The second verse talks about how he is still far from where he belongs, but it is always darkest before the dawn. This metaphor implies that even though the journey may be tough, in the end, it is worth it.


This song has a way of inspiring people who need motivation to get back on track. It's a song about hope, resilience, and forgiveness. The choice of words is powerful and the tone of the song is soothing, with the reggae beat that makes it easy to listen to.


Line by Line Meaning

And the blood will dry
I have been through difficult times and perhaps even caused harm to others, but I am moving on.


underneath my nails
Proof of the struggles I've endured can still be seen on my person.


and the wind will rise up
The future is uncertain, but I am willing to take my chances.


to fill my sails
I am moving forward with determination and purpose.


so you can doubt
Others may underestimate me, but I am confident in myself.


and you can hate
Some people may hold grudges against me, but I am choosing to forgive myself and move on.


but I know, no matter what it takes
I am prepared to work hard and overcome obstacles to achieve my goals.


I'm coming home
I am returning to a place where I feel like I belong.


tell the world I'm coming home
I am eager to announce my return to a better version of myself.


let the rain wash away
I am leaving behind the negativity and pain of my past.


all the pain of yesterday
I am choosing to focus on tomorrow instead of dwelling on past struggles.


I know my kingdom awaits
I have a strong sense of purpose and direction in my life.


and they've forgiven my mistakes
I am willing to accept responsibility for my past actions and move on with a clean slate.


Still far away
I have not yet fully realized my goals, but I am determined to get there.


from where I belong
I am not currently in a place where I feel completely happy or fulfilled.


but it's always darkest
Even when things seem bleak, there is still hope for a better tomorrow.


before the dawn
I am willing to endure hardship and struggle before I can achieve a brighter future.


I'm coming...
I am determined to succeed and will not let anything stand in my way.




Writer(s): Clifton Chenier

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