Flying Home
Jo Jo Gunne Lyrics
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Things looked so peaceful I'd been gone so long
I saw you waiting, next you wore that smile for me
dreamed I was flying home across the sea oh, across the sea
When that dream was over and I raised my head
Sunshine, like honey, poured out on the bed
Your hair all across my pillow, darling I love you so
sweetest time I know
I've been a roadrunner for seven weeks gone
night owls, sleepwalkers, up until dawn
New York is bad news but Texas was worse
Ain't seen the comfort of my home...
Had that old dream last evening I was flying home
Things looked so peaceful I'd been gone too long
I saw you waiting and still keep that love for me
Dreamed I was coming home, across the sea
Oh, across the sea.
The lyrics of Jo Jo Gunne's "Flying Home" reflect the feeling of homesickness and the longing for a loved one while the singer is on tour or working away from home. The song starts with the singer narrating his dream where he sees himself flying home after being away for a long time. He reminisces about the peacefulness of his hometown and the sweet smile of his lover waiting for him. The singer then wakes up to find himself in a comfortable bed with the warm rays of sun shining through the window. His lover's hair is on the pillow beside him, and he confesses his affection for her.
The song's lyrics effectively create a contrast between the peacefulness of the singer's hometown and the chaos of his work life. The singer acknowledges the hardship of being a "roadrunner" and the toll it has taken on him. However, he finds solace in the thought of returning home to his lover.
Line by Line Meaning
Had an old dream last evening I was flying home
The singer dreamt that they were finally returning home after being away for a while
Things looked so peaceful I'd been gone so long
The singer noticed how calm and tranquil everything appeared after their absence
I saw you waiting, next you wore that smile for me
The singer saw their loved one waiting for them and they had a loving smile on their face, indicating their excitement to reunite
dreamed I was flying home across the sea oh, across the sea
The artist's dream involved them flying across the ocean to reach their destination
When that dream was over and I raised my head
The artist woke up from their dream and looked around
Sunshine, like honey, poured out on the bed
The sunlight was shining brightly in the room and it felt comforting like honey
Your hair all across my pillow, darling I love you so
The singer sees their partner's hair on the pillow and feels a strong sense of affection and love towards them
Morning's the sweetest time of day I know
The artist thinks that mornings are the best part of the day
sweetest time I know
Reiteration of the artist's sentiment that mornings are the best time of day
I've been a roadrunner for seven weeks gone
The artist has been travelling constantly for seven weeks
night owls, sleepwalkers, up until dawn
The singer has spent many nights awake, either travelling or working hard
New York is bad news but Texas was worse
The artist has been to two difficult places during their travels
Ain't seen the comfort of my home...
The singer has not been able to experience the familiar comforts of being at home
Had that old dream last evening I was flying home
Reiteration of the singer's dream from the beginning of the song
Things looked so peaceful I'd been gone too long
The singer realizes how long they've been gone and how peaceful things look in comparison
I saw you waiting and still keep that love for me
The artist is reassured that their loved one is still waiting for them and still feels the same way about them
Dreamed I was coming home, across the sea
The artist dreams about coming home again, even if it's from far away
Oh, across the sea.
Reiteration of the existence of the ocean between the singer and their home
Contributed by Jacob G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
vonsuthoff
on Babylon
Seems to have Biblical meaning possibly. In the Bible, the city of Babylon burned to the ground because of the peoples debochery and sexual infidelities.
The song speaks of sexual temptation. So alluring yet potentially deadly. Hot chics will get you in trouble every time! Lol*