I'm Going Home
O.V. Wright Lyrics


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On the day I went away
Goodbye
Was all I had to say
Now I
I want to come again and stay
Oh my my
Smile, and that will mean I may
'Cause I've seen blue skies
Through the tears in my eyes
And I realize I'm going home
I'm going home
Everywhere, it's been the same
Feeling
Like I'm outside in the rain
Wheeling
Free to try and find a game
Dealing
Cards for sorrow
Cards for pain
'Cause I've seen blue skies
Through the tears in my eyes
And I realize I'm going home

I'm going home




I'm going home
I'm going home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of O.V. Wright's "I'm Going Home" speak about a journey from a place of despair to a place of hope. The song starts with the singer bidding farewell to a place where he has been unhappy, saying goodbye without any expression of regret. However, as he moves away from that place, he realizes that he wants to return - this time, to stay. He acknowledges that he has seen both good and bad times, with the blue skies of hope shining through the tears of his past sorrows. He experiences a sense of belonging that he has missed in his travels, a desire to be home again.


The second verse of the song goes on to describe the challenges he has faced in his journey. He feels like he has been outside in the rain, wheeling through life with no direction. But now, he feels free to try and find a game, and he deals with the cards of sorrow and pain that have been dealt to him. Through it all, he has seen the blue skies and come to the realization that he is finally going home. He repeats the phrase "I'm going home" several times in a final assertion of the strong desire in his heart to return to where he belongs.


Overall, "I'm Going Home" is a powerful expression of hope and a desire to return to a place of comfort and belonging. Its straightforward lyrics and simple melody make for a heartfelt and accessible message of positivity and resilience.


Line by Line Meaning

On the day I went away
When I left that day


Goodbye
That was the only thing I said


Now I
But now


I want to come again and stay
I want to come back and stay here


Oh my my
I'm so excited about it


Smile, and that will mean I may
If I smile, I hope I'll be able to stay


'Cause I've seen blue skies
Because I've experienced good times


Through the tears in my eyes
Despite having cried


And I realize I'm going home
I understand that I'll be back where I belong


Everywhere, it's been the same
No matter where I've been


Feeling
I felt like


Like I'm outside in the rain
I was alone and exposed


Wheeling
Trying to find my way


Free to try and find a game
Without restrictions, I could explore my options


Dealing
Having to face


Cards for sorrow
Difficult circumstances that made me sad


Cards for pain
Challenges that caused me pain


I'm going home
I'm finally heading back home


I'm going home
I'm on my way home


I'm going home
I can't wait to be home




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Richard O'brien

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