In 2006, Arthur's song "In the Sun" was covered by Michael Stipe (of R.E.M.) and Coldplay singer Chris Martin. Released for a Hurricane Katrina Relief program, the EP includes six versions of the cover, one of which has Arthur himself singing with Stipe.
Arthur established his own record label, Lonely Astronaut Records, in 2006, and released two studio albums, Let's Just Be (2007) and Temporary People (2008) with backing band The Lonely Astronauts. Arthur subsequently returned to performing and recording as a solo artist, releasing The Graduation Ceremony in 2011 and the double album, Redemption City in 2012.
Arthur is also an acclaimed painter and designer. His artwork has graced the sleeves of his entire discography; the sleeve design for his 1999 album entitled Vacancy was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package.
Take Me Back Home
Joseph Arthur Lyrics
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Take me back
home
Where the sky is so blue
And the grass grows tall
Joseph Arthur's song "Take Me Back Home" evokes the universal longing for a place where we feel safe, comfortable, and at peace. In the midst of a complex and chaotic world, we often crave the simplicity and beauty of home, where the sky is blue, and the grass is tall. The song's power lies in its ability to stir up a deep emotional response that goes beyond any specific geographic location. It taps into our shared human experience, reminding us of the importance of roots, family, and a sense of belonging. The verses are simple yet poignant, as the lyrics speak to the desire to escape our daily struggles and return to a place where everything is familiar and reassuring.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me back home now
I am feeling lost and disconnected, and I yearn for the comfort of familiar surroundings and loved ones. Please bring me back to where I belong.
Take me back to where my heart belongs
My heart is rooted in a specific place or with specific people, and I am feeling incomplete without them. Please reunite me with my heart's home.
Where the air is sweet and all my friends are gone
I long for a place where the atmosphere is congenial and welcoming, but I fear that I may have outgrown the friendships I once had there.
Take me back home now
My longing for home is becoming increasingly urgent and insistent, and I cannot shake the feeling that I need to return as soon as possible.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOSEPH LYBURN ARTHUR
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