Welcome Home
James and The Giant Peach Lyrics


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Cold room
Green suit
First day
And everybody's watching you
You want to
Get warmed up
Hold tight feel the safety and the love
Can you see it out there
You got a family who cares
We make sure you're not alone
Gonna give you a sweet home

There's a fucking big world
That will tell you to insert
Can be a real horror show
You will see that while you grow

If you feel alone, we're there
There's no reason to be scared
You explore this big new world
And we make sure you won't get hurt
We see your lovely soul and now
You're lighting up the dark
Welcome home, little boy
You made our lives turn around
Thank god for sending you down

Colored
Cute clothes
First months
And everybody wants to hold

You in their arms
That's your charm
One smile
The world stops turning for a while

I hope that growing up
Will not be too rough
I wanna make the world
A better place for you
Do what needs to be done
Go out and have fun
Don't forget to come back
We will fix every crack

If you feel alone, we're there
There's no reason to be scared
You explore this big new world
And we make sure you won't get hurt
We see your lovely soul and now
You're lighting up the dark
Welcome Home, little boy
You made our lives turn around
Thank god for sending you down

Going to school
Graduation
Falling in love
Hesitation
Getting a job
Wedding children
Be who you want
We'll admit it

If you feel alone, we're there
There's no reason to be scared
You explore this big new world
And we make sure you won't get hurt
We see your lovely soul and now
You're lighting up the dark
Welcome Home, little boy
You made our lives turn around
Thank god for sending you down
Thank god for sending you down
We see your lovely soul and now




You're lighting up the dark
Welcome Home, little boy

Overall Meaning

The song "Welcome Home" from James and The Giant Peach is a heartwarming ode to the journey of growing up and facing the challenges of life. The song starts with a cold room, a green suit, and the first day of life. The lyrics talk about feeling watched and wanting to get warmed up in order to feel safe and loved. The song creates the image of a little boy who is stepping into a big, wide world full of unknowns. As the song progresses, the lyrics encourage the little boy to explore the world and not be scared because he has a family who cares for him. The song paints a picture of a world that can sometimes be brutal but is traversable with the support of loved ones.


The lyrics of the song also take the listener through the milestones that one achieves in life, such as going to school, graduating, falling in love, getting a job, and starting a family. The song encourages the little boy to be who he wants to be and not to forget to come back because his family will fix every crack. The song concludes with thanking God for sending the little boy down and for lighting up the lives of those around him.


Overall, "Welcome Home" is a beautiful song that celebrates life and the love of family and friends. It provides a reminder that no matter how big the world may seem, there is always a place to call home.


Line by Line Meaning

Cold room
The environment outside of the home feels cold and unfamiliar.


Green suit
The singer is dressed up in new clothes, highlighting his vulnerability and newness.


First day
It's the singer's first day in a new place, feeling overwhelmed and anxious.


And everybody's watching you
The artist feels a lot of pressure and is self-conscious about his actions.


You want to
The artist has a desire to feel comfortable and accepted in his new environment.


Get warmed up
The singer wants to feel embraced and welcomed into his new home.


Hold tight feel the safety and the love
The singer craves security, care, and compassion, hoping to feel safe and loved in his new home.


Can you see it out there
The family is showing the child the world and all its possibilities.


You got a family who cares
The child has a support system who are looking out for him.


We make sure you're not alone
The family is promising to be a constant support system throughout the artist's journey in life.


Gonna give you a sweet home
The family promises the singer that wherever they are will be a safe and loving home.


There's a fucking big world
The world is vast and can be scary.


That will tell you to insert
The world will try to influence and control the singer.


Can be a real horror show
Life can be tough and full of challenges.


You will see that while you grow
As the singer grows older, they will encounter many challenges in life.


If you feel alone, we're there
The family promises to always be there to support and guide the artist.


There's no reason to be scared
The family wants the artist to be brave and confident in the face of adversity.


You explore this big new world
The family encourages the singer to discover and experience the world for themselves.


And we make sure you won't get hurt
The family promises to protect and prevent the singer from harm.


We see your lovely soul and now
The family recognizes the goodness and inherent value in the artist's character.


You're lighting up the dark
The artist is bringing happiness and light to the family's life.


Welcome Home, little boy
The family is welcoming the artist and making them feel at home.


You made our lives turn around
The singer has brought great happiness and positivity to the family's life.


Thank god for sending you down
The family expresses gratitude for the artist's presence in their lives.


Colored
The singer is colorful and unique, standing out from the rest.


Cute clothes
The singer is dressed in adorable clothes, contributing to their charm and cuteness.


First months
The early months of the singer's life are an exciting and new experience for everyone involved.


And everybody wants to hold you in their arms
The artist is the center of attention and affection, everyone wanting to hold and care for them.


That's your charm
The artist's cuteness, innocence, and vulnerability are what make them so lovable.


One smile
The singer's smile can brighten someone's day and bring happiness to the people around them.


The world stops turning for a while
The singer's smile and innocence can have a profound impact on people, making them forget about their worries temporarily.


I hope that growing up
The family expresses their hope that the artist's journey through life will be successful and positive.


Will not be too rough
The family wishes that the artist will not encounter too many obstacles or hardships in their life.


I wanna make the world
The family is willing to put in the effort to make a better world for the artist to grow up in.


A better place for you
The family's desire for a better world is motivated by their love and care for the singer.


Do what needs to be done
The family is willing to work hard and make sacrifices to ensure the artist's happiness and success.


Go out and have fun
The family encourages the singer to enjoy life and make the most out of their experiences.


Don't forget to come back
The family reminds the singer that they will always have a loving and supportive home to come back to.


We will fix every crack
The family promises to provide solutions to any problems that the singer may encounter.


Going to school
The artist is starting their journey through education.


Graduation
The artist will reach an important milestone upon finishing school.


Falling in love
The singer will experience strong emotions of love and affection.


Hesitation
The singer may experience doubt or uncertainty in their relationships and decisions.


Getting a job
The artist will obtain employment, contributing to their growth and development as a person.


Wedding children
The artist may reach a stage in their life where they get married and have children.


Be who you want
The family wants the artist to be true to themselves and follow their desires and dreams.


We'll admit it
The family confesses that they are very proud of the singer and their accomplishments.




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Written by: Julian Schlauch

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@claytontruman6419

JAMES]
We held on through that storm
The clouds have finally parted
And we're safe and warm

[LADYBUG & GRASSHOPPER]
Take a breath
Sing a song
Finally, we've landed
Right where we belong

CENTIPEDE]
Unwind

[EARTHWORM]
Unpack

[CENTIPEDE & EARTHWORM & SPIDER]
We'll always have your back

[BUGS & JAMES & LADAHLORD]
Welcome home
Welcome home
Welcome home
Welcome home, my friend

[GRASSHOPPER]
You were lost on the sea
But you're safe here with me
'Til the end

[SPIDER & CENTIPEDE]
We're staying right here

[CENTIPEDE]
Buddy, now ain't that swell

COMPANY]
Welcome home

[JAMES, spoken]
And this family of ours went on to do some remarkable things.

[CENTIPEDE, spoken]
I became a world-famous designer of fabulous shoes.

[SPIDER, spoken]
I used my web to build the most amazing bridges the world has ever seen!

[EARTHWORM, spoken]
And I became a social activist, forming BAIT: Bugs Against Insensitive Terminology.

[EARTHWORM, sung]
You got me
I got you

[SPIDER]
Always gonna be a pal to pull ya through

[CENTIPEDE]
When you're down, feeling low

[GRASSHOPPER]
Now you have a home where you can always go

LADYBUG]
An open door

[EARTHWORM]
A warm bed

[BUGS]
A nest to rest your head

[BUGS & JAMES & LADAHLORD]
Welcome home
Welcome home
Welcome home
Welcome home, my friend

[LADYBUG & JAMES]
Like a tune you can hum
When your journey has come to an end

[BUGS]
We're staying right here

[SPIDER]
Weaving a tale to tell

[COMPANY]
Welcome home

[GRASSHOPPER, spoken]
Grasshopper and Ladybug got married (Welcome home) and had many, many children (Welcome home) of their own.

[LADYBUG, spoken]
But always thought of James (Welcome home) as their firstborn son. (Welcome home)

[JAMES, spoken]
And James Henry Trotter, who had been (Welcome home) the saddest and loneliest little boy you could find (Welcome home), suddenly had the very best family in the entire (Welcome home) world.

[GRASSHOPPER, spoken]
As for the enormous peach pit, (Welcome home) we turned it into the most wonderful home where this (Welcome home) unlikely family still lives today. (Welcome home)

[LADAHLORD, spoken]
And when James grew up, he traveled the world (Welcome home) telling children everywhere about his amazing adventures (Welcome home) on the giant peach. And that, my dear audience, (Welcome home) is exactly what you have just seen. I told you it was all true!

[COMPANY]
Welcome home
Welcome home

[GRASSHOPPER & LADYBUG]
Just like a father and a mother

[COMPANY]
Home
Welcome home

[CENTIPEDE & SPIDER & EARTHWORM]
Just like a sister and a brother

[COMPANY]
Home
Welcome home

[BUGS/JAMES/LADAHLORD & ENSEMBLE ]
Oh, we'll always have each other
Don't care where you roam
You can always come back home
(Come back home)

[COMPANY]
Welcome home
Welcome home
Welcome home
Welcome home, my friend (Welcome home, welcome home)
We're along for the ride
And we'll stick by your side till the end (Welcome home, Welcome home)
We're staying right here
Doesn't it feel real swell
Well, well, well
Welcome home!



All comments from YouTube:

@genesisfrog

This is gonna be the last song I sing onstage as a high school senior and that's so bittersweet to me

@genesisfrog

update: we learned the choreography today and I cried

@evaled8653

Howā€™d it go? I just did this show at my school and had my closing night a few hours ago, already missing it

@genesisfrog

Evaled Our show is in two weeks! It's going pretty well as of now; we finally got the set up today and I think that will help bring everything together.

@luckylukeo

ME TOOO

@ryannashley3453

This was my senior show, it was heartbreaking singing this for the last time. But I knew that just like James I had made a forever family

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@brrrnaner

One time when my younger brother came home from school I sang this to him full blast and I will cherish the look on his face forever <3

@ella_the_elevator577

Briana .H lol

@Sarah-ve3zv

I play 5 parts Iā€™m a reporter (Ida Walters), Zoo crowd, Angry crowd, Seagull, and Cruise ensemble.

@mcdonaldheather

I am James, and I only have 4 WEEKS to learn everything.

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