Groove Theory is an American R&B duo, best known for their 1995 hits "Tell … Read Full Bio ↴Groove Theory is an American R&B duo, best known for their 1995 hits "Tell Me", "Keep Tryin'" and "Baby Luv", from their self-titled debut album. The original version of the group was made up of female singer Amel Larrieux and male song-writer, actor, and producer Bryce Wilson. Larrieux left the group for a solo career in 1999 and was replaced by Mekada Davis. The new line-up also signified a dramatic change in style for the group which took a more contemporary R&B approach for their second album, The Answer. Despite moderate success of the first single "4 Sure" and a remix featuring Mya and Jagged Edge, The Answer went unreleased and the group stopped recording. Since, Wilson has appeared in the movie 'Beauty Shop' starring Queen Latifah, and he and Davis continue to write together for other artists like Beyoncé and Amerie. Bryce got his start in the oldschool hiphop group Mantronix going by the name Bryce Luv.

Come Home
Groove Theory Lyrics

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You were born into a cold world
With only the angels on your side
And they whispered you must stay gold here
Don't let nothin' blind your eyes
So you go out into those cold streets
And you get caught up in their lies
They offer you money and power
But someday they will leave you there to die

[Chorus]
Don't you know
The street will never love you like I do
You won't find out until your alone
The street will never love you like I do
So leave that life behind and come home
And come home, come home, baby come home

And if they loved you like I do
Whether your pocket's full or empty
They would be around
And if you lose it all they'll watch you take a fall

Nobody loves you when you're down
And I see the way this world has tried to break you
Tried to hurt me too you know I understand
But I can't let you go, and lose your soul because I love you
Open your eyes and take my hand

[Chorus]

Come home
No one said it would be eay
Come home
We've had pain since we began
Come home
I see how the world deceived you
I understand

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of the song "Come Home" by Groove Theory, the singer addresses someone whom they care about, who they perceive to have been born into a cold world with only the angels on their side. The singer advises the person not to get caught up in the lies that are being offered to them by those in the streets, which can only lead to emptiness and demise. The lyrics are an ode to the love and security that can only be found in a genuine relationship, as opposed to the transient and unreliable love of the streets.

The chorus of the song reinforces the advice of the singer to their beloved, that the street will never love the person the way they do, and encourages the person to leave that life behind and come home. The song speaks of the disappointment that can accompany engaging in the empty promises of those in the streets, and also touches on themes of loss and pain, and the challenge of loneliness.

Line by Line Meaning

You were born into a cold world
You were brought into this world that is lacking in warmth, love and care

With only the angels on your side
The heavenly forces are your only companions, guiding and watching over you

And they whispered you must stay gold here
They urged you to remain pure, good and kind in this world despite its many challenges

Don't let nothin' blind your eyes
Do not let any obstacles or temptations blur your vision and judgement

So you go out into those cold streets
You venture out into the harsh, unforgiving and cruel reality of life

And you get caught up in their lies
You become entangled and consumed by the deceit, manipulation and falsehoods of others

They offer you money and power
They tempt and entice you with wealth and influence

But someday they will leave you there to die
However, eventually they will abandon and forsake you when you are no longer useful or profitable

Don't you know
Do you not realize

The street will never love you like I do
The streets will never care for and cherish you the way I do

You won't find out until your alone
It is only when you are alone and abandoned that you will understand the true nature of the streets

So leave that life behind and come home
So abandon that dangerous, destructive and deadly lifestyle and return to a place of safety, love and belonging

And if they loved you like I do
If they truly cared for and valued you like I do

Whether your pocket's full or empty
Regardless of your financial situation

They would be around
They would always be present and supportive in your life

And if you lose it all they'll watch you take a fall
However, if you lose everything, they will merely observe and let you fail and suffer

Nobody loves you when you're down
No one cares or shows affection for you when you are in a state of struggle and hardship

And I see the way this world has tried to break you
I observe how this world has attempted to crush and damage you

Tried to hurt me too you know I understand
I have also experienced the pain and hurt that this world can inflict, so I comprehend your struggles

But I can't let you go, and lose your soul because I love you
However, I cannot allow you to abandon your morals, values and beliefs and become lost and soulless, as I care and love for you deeply

Open your eyes and take my hand
Enlighten yourself to the truth and realities of this world and accept my help and guidance

No one said it would be eay
Nobody promised or guaranteed that this journey would be easy or effortless

We've had pain since we began
We have experienced hardships and difficulties since the moment we were born

I see how the world deceived you
I understand how this world has tricked and misled you

I understand
I comprehend and empathize with your challenges and struggles

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, DREAM TEAM PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MICHAEL RANDALL BROWN, HASSAN EATMAN, EUGENE MORRIS, EDWARD THEODORE RILEY, DAVID WAY, BERNARD BELLE

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