Goin' Home Blues
John Lee Hooker Lyrics


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Goin' home tomorrow
Can't stand your evil ways
Goin' home tomorrow
Can't stand your evil ways

When you're around me
I'm full of misery all day
I can't go on
I can't go on this way
I can't go on
I can't go on this way

You don't want my loving
So I'm going away to stay

Don't try to find me
Don't ever call me on the phone
Don't try to find me
Don't ever call me on the phone





I'm better off without you
So won't you leave poor me alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of John Lee Hooker's song "Going Home" reflect the pain of a man who has had enough of his partner's "evil ways" and has made the decision to leave the relationship. The song is laden with emotion, as the singer expresses his misery in the presence of his partner and his inability to continue living in this way. He declares that he is "going home tomorrow" and laments the fact that he can't go on in the relationship, given his partner's lack of love and affection.


Interestingly, the singer tells his partner not to try to find him or call him on the phone. He seems to have made up his mind to leave for good and start a new life. The song's lyrics are simple and straightforward, but they convey a profound sense of sadness and heartache. Hooker's delivery is raw, full of emotion and soul, and the feelings of the singer are palpable in every note he sings.


Overall, "Going Home" is a powerful and moving song that speaks to the human experience of pain, heartache, and longing for a better life. The song's themes are universal and relatable, and it is a testament to Hooker's songwriting prowess that his words still resonate with listeners today.


Line by Line Meaning

Goin' home tomorrow
I plan to leave tomorrow


Can't stand your evil ways
I can't tolerate your wickedness


When you're around me
In your presence


I'm full of misery all day
I experience sadness and pain throughout the day


I can't go on
I can't continue


I can't go on this way
I can't continue living in this manner


You don't want my loving
You have no desire for my love


So I'm going away to stay
So I'm leaving for good


Don't try to find me
Don't attempt to locate me


Don't ever call me on the phone
Don't ever ring me


I'm better off without you
I am happier without you


So won't you leave poor me alone
So please just leave me alone




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