Coming home
LaBrie James Lyrics
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Closing in on me again
Can't deny
Angry skies are falling
So farewell
Wish there was some other way
Can't undo
There's no use in trying
Know that
I won't be coming home
Far away from where I belong
Tell my wife, my best friend
Both my children I love them
Know that I
Know that I won't be coming home
Speak the truth
Know me for the man I am
Don't you cry
More to gain from dying
Know me for the man I am
Know that
I won't be coming home
Far away from where I belong
Tell my wife, my best friend
Both my children I love them
Know that I
Know that I won't be coming home
What if I
Told you then
Could you help me
Would you help to
Set me free
I can't feel any remorse
Have no recourse
Apathy
Apathy
Running out of time
I hope they will understand
Know that
I won't be coming home
Far away from where I belong
Tell my wife, my best friend
Both my children I love them
Know that I
Know that I won't be coming home
The lyrics to LaBrie James's song "Coming Home" are about a protagonist who is feeling lost, perhaps even suicidal. The opening lines, "Feels like rain, closing in on me again, can't deny, angry skies are falling," paint the picture of someone who is feeling overwhelmed by gloomy thoughts and emotions. The singer is saying farewell, wishing there was some other way, but acknowledges that there is no use in trying to undo what has led them to feel trapped, lost or alone.
In the second verse, the character is asking to be known for the man they are, to be understood, and not to be judged. They express that there is more to gain from dying rather than living a life without purpose, and that they hope that their loved ones will understand and remember them for who they are. The singer directs their loved ones to know that they won't be coming home, to tell their wife, best friend and both children that they love them. The final lines of the song are haunting and powerful, "Running out of time, I hope they will understand."
Overall, the song tells the story of someone who is in deep emotional pain, feeling lost and disconnected from their loved ones, and ultimately, feeling like they have nowhere to turn. It is a poignant and emotional look at mental health struggles and the importance of understanding and support.
Line by Line Meaning
Feels like rain
The singer feels a sense of foreboding or trouble on the horizon
Closing in on me again
This feeling of trouble or worry is something the singer has experienced before
Can't deny
The singer acknowledges that something is wrong or about to happen
Angry skies are falling
The situation feels tumultuous and dangerous, like a storm is approaching
So farewell
The artist must say goodbye, potentially for good
Wish there was some other way
The singer feels regret that they must leave, and wishes there was a different solution
Can't undo
The decision to leave has been made and cannot be changed
There's no use in trying
Any effort to change the situation is futile
I hope they will understand
The artist is worried about how others will react to their leaving, but hopes they will ultimately be able to comprehend and forgive
Know that I won't be coming home
The artist makes it clear that they will not be returning home
Far away from where I belong
The reason for leaving is because the singer feels they do not fit in or belong in their current situation/location
Tell my wife, my best friend
The artist has people they care about and want to say goodbye to
Both my children I love them
The singer loves their children and wants them to know that
Speak the truth
The singer wants others to know who they truly are
Know me for the man I am
The singer wants to be recognized for their true self
Don't you cry
The artist does not want others to be sad or emotional about their leaving
More to gain from dying
Potentially, there is more to gain from facing a dangerous situation head-on than avoiding it entirely
I can't feel any remorse
The singer does not regret their decision to leave, regardless of the potential consequences
Have no recourse
The singer feels like they have no other option but to leave
Apathy
The artist feels a sense of detachment or indifference to their situation
Running out of time
The artist feels like they are quickly approaching a deadline or impending danger
Far away from where I belong
Once again, the artist emphasizes that they do not feel like they fit in or belong in their current location
Tell my wife, my best friend
Reiterating the desire to say goodbye to loved ones
Both my children I love them
Reiterating the love the artist has for their children
Know that I won't be coming home
Once again, the singer makes it clear that they will not be returning home
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