Calling Me Home
Kate Price Lyrics


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In the shadow of the night I hear you calling out my name
Never heard your voice before, yet it sounds the same
As I had imagined it on a thousand nights before
Never thought you'd come for me, lost forevermore

But I can hear you calling, calling me home
I can hear you calling, calling me home
I can feel the pounding of his heart within my breast
Ever beating, ever drumming, it never seems to rest
It drives me on, leads me where my other senses fail
Leads me down this road to you, lit with moonlight pale

And I can hear you calling, calling me home
I can hear you calling, calling me home

As I approach the clearing, I recognize this place
And you with the heavens, shining in your face
A spirit strong and gentle, I ache to hold you in my arms
I feel as I have fallen under some forgotten charm

And I can hear you calling, calling me home
I can hear you calling, calling me home

Vapor in the midnight air, a vision there you stand
A broadsword and an eagle feather in your hands
I know not of me body quakes with passion or with fear
But as I reach my arms to you, you disappear

But I can hear you calling, calling me home
I can hear you calling, calling me home

Awake I sit bolt upright, I'm safe within my bed
The power of your calling still echoes in my head
Who or what you are, I guess I'll never really know
But every time you come for me, I'll go





I can hear you calling, calling me home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Calling Me Home" by Kate Price are a poetic depiction of a journey to an unknown place, perhaps to the afterlife. The persona of the song hears a voice calling out their name, which they have never heard before, but it sounds familiar. The voice urges them to go home, which they perceive to be a place where they are lost forevermore. The persona embarks on this journey, guided by their heart, which thumps with a resolute rhythm, leading them where their other senses fail. The path they walk is lit by a pale moonlight, leading them to their destination. As they approach the clearing, the persona recognizes the place, and they see a spirit with a shining face and a broadsword and eagle feather in their hands. The persona longs to hold the spirit but cannot do so because the spirit disappears before they could embrace them. The persona wakes up, realizing that it was a dream and that the memory of the calling still echoes in their head, compelling them to answer it every time it comes.


The song "Calling Me Home" is a beautiful piece of poetry that showcases the power of the human spirit to embark on an unknown journey, led by a voice only they can hear. The song can be interpreted in many ways, which could be religious or spiritual, depending on one's own beliefs. It is a song of longing, hope, and a yearning to go home, where one is lost forevermore. The lyrics are beautifully written, and the melody is haunting, making this song truly unforgettable.


Line by Line Meaning

In the shadow of the night I hear you calling out my name
Even in the darkest of times, I feel your presence and hear your voice calling out to me.


Never heard your voice before, yet it sounds the same
Although I've never heard your voice before, it sounds familiar and comforting, like I've heard it a thousand times.


As I had imagined it on a thousand nights before
I've dreamt of this moment a thousand times, and it feels like my dreams are finally coming true.


Never thought you'd come for me, lost forevermore
I've been lost and alone for so long, I never thought anyone would come for me. But now I hear your call and I know you've found me.


But I can hear you calling, calling me home
Your voice is guiding me towards you, and I feel a sense of belonging and safety in your call.


I can feel the pounding of his heart within my breast
My heart beats faster and faster as I get closer to you, and I can feel your energy affecting me in every way.


Ever beating, ever drumming, it never seems to rest
My heart never seems to calm down or stop beating as the excitement builds towards finally meeting you.


It drives me on, leads me where my other senses fail
Your call is guiding me towards you, even when my other senses fail me and I'm lost and confused.


Leads me down this road to you, lit with moonlight pale
You're leading me down a path towards you, under the guidance of the moon and the light it provides.


As I approach the clearing, I recognize this place
As I get closer to you, I start to recognize the environment around me, almost feeling as though I've been here before.


And you with the heavens, shining in your face
I see you and I'm struck by your beauty, with the heavens shining behind you like a glorious halo.


A spirit strong and gentle, I ache to hold you in my arms
You have powerful energy that seems to surround you, yet it's also comforting and gentle. I just want to be near you and feel your embrace.


I feel as I have fallen under some forgotten charm
Being near you feels like a long lost memory or charm that I've somehow forgotten, but has resurfaced with your presence.


Vapor in the midnight air, a vision there you stand
You feel like a fleeting vision or dream, appearing out of nowhere in the middle of the night.


A broadsword and an eagle feather in your hands
You're holding powerful symbols of strength and grace, making you even more alluring in my eyes.


I know not of me body quakes with passion or with fear
My body quakes with both passion and fear in your presence, as I'm not sure what will happen next or what you're truly capable of.


But as I reach my arms to you, you disappear
As I try to secure my embrace with you, you quickly vanish, making me long even more for your presence.


Awake I sit bolt upright, I'm safe within my bed
As I come back to reality, I realize I'm safe and sound in my bed, yet the power of your call still echoes within me.


The power of your calling still echoes in my head
Even though I'm awake, your calling still lingers in my mind, leaving me with the sense that we're meant to be together.


Who or what you are, I guess I'll never really know
Despite my feelings and connection to you, I'm not sure who or what you truly represent, leaving room for mystery and wonder.


But every time you come for me, I'll go
Regardless of who or what you are, I feel so strongly drawn towards you that I'll always answer your call and follow you wherever you lead.




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