Bring It on Home to Me
Otis Redding & Carla Thomas Lyrics


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If you ever change your mind
About leaving, leaving me behind
Bring it to me, bring your sweet loving
Bring it on home to me, yeah

You know I tried to treat you right
But, you stay out, stay out every night
Bring it to me, bring your sweet loving
Bring it on home to me

I know I laughed when you left
But now I know I only hurt myself
Baby, bring it to me, bring your sweet loving
Bring it home to me

I'll give you jewelry and money too
That ain't all, all I do for you
Baby if you bring it to me, bring your sweet loving
Bring it on home to me, oh honey

You know I'll always be your slave
'Til I'm buried, buried in my grave
Bring it to me, bring your sweet loving
Bring it on home to me





But I forgive you, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Bring It on Home to Me" by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas is a soulful ballad that deals with the pain of separation between lovers. The lyrics speak to the longing that one feels for their partner after a period of absence. The first verse is a plea for the partner to return instead of leaving the relationship behind. Otis Redding sings, "If you ever change your mind / About leaving, leaving me behind / Bring it to me, bring your sweet loving / Bring it on home to me, yeah." The singer is asking his partner to bring back the love that they once shared and to bring it back home, to him.


The second verse of the song is a reflection on the singer's own actions during their separation. He acknowledges that he had made mistakes in the past, but also speaks to the frustration he has felt when his partner stays out at night. He sings, "You know I tried to treat you right / But, you stay out, stay out every night / Bring it to me, bring your sweet loving / Bring it on home to me." The singer is also acknowledging that he has hurt himself by laughing when his partner left.


The final verse is an ultimatum to the partner to return home. The singer promises to give them jewelry and money, but also implies that he would do anything else for their love. He sings, "Baby, bring it to me, bring your sweet loving / Bring it home to me / I'll give you jewelry and money too / That ain't all, all I do for you / Baby if you bring it to me, bring your sweet loving / Bring it on home to me, oh honey." The singer finishes the song by stating that he is willing to be the partner's "slave" until his grave, and forgives them for their past actions.


Line by Line Meaning

If you ever change your mind
In the event that you reconsider your decision


About leaving, leaving me behind
To depart and abandon me


Bring it to me, bring your sweet loving
Return your affection to me


Bring it on home to me, yeah
Bring it all back to my loving arms


You know I tried to treat you right
I made every effort to treat you with dignity


But, you stay out, stay out every night
You continue to stay out late every night


Bring it to me, bring your sweet loving
Give me back your love


Bring it on home to me
Bring it all back to my loving arms


I know I laughed when you left
I laughed to hide my pain when you departed


But now I know I only hurt myself
Looking back, I now realize that my actions only caused me suffering


Baby, bring it to me, bring your sweet loving
Please return your affection to me


Bring it home to me
Bring it all back to my loving arms


I'll give you jewelry and money too
I will offer you valuables and wealth


That ain't all, all I do for you
That's not everything I will do for you


Baby if you bring it to me, bring your sweet loving
If you bring back your love to me


Bring it on home to me, oh honey
Return all your love to me, my dear


You know I'll always be your slave
I will always be devoted to you


'Til I'm buried, buried in my grave
Until my death and my burial


Bring it to me, bring your sweet loving
Bring your love back to me


Bring it on home to me
Bring back all your love to me


But I forgive you, yeah
But I pardon you for what you did




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sam Cooke

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Comments from YouTube:

@joangabriel6718

OTIS HAD SUCH A SWEET VOICE,R.I.P MY LOVE

@joangabriel6718

OTIS PUT HIS ALL IN THIS SONG,CAN'T ASK FOR MORE

@joangabriel6718

OMG,THIS SOUNDS SOOO GOOD,OTIS AND CARLA DID IT BEAUTIFULLY.❤❤

@joangabriel6718

Can't have enough of Otis' voice,soo sweeeet❤

@stephaniesealy9375

I was born 20 years too late! Love a bit of Otis Redding!

@4theluvofyou

me too! 😩

@davidval7188

Man those recordings were so heart felt

@bshiel92

so sad this song only has 300k views... the youth needs this stuff dammit...

@tanyapeterson667

nice duet i love anything otis redding recorded!

@HavendaleBlvd80

How this isn't up to 10 million views, I will never know.

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