I'm Coming Home
P.J. Proby Lyrics


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I've always been a-roamin' round this world
And I've never changed my way or changed my life
And now I'm coming home
Yeah, I'm coming home
Where I belong
I've been gone to long
I'm coming home
Well I said goodbye so long ago to you
And if you're still around I'd like to go out
For I'm coming home
Yeah I'm coming home
Where I was born
Where my heart belongs
I'm coming home

I've looted life
Through a different time
Seen the sun come up
In the forest sky

Drank the sweetest wine
From a silver cup
Sometimes being deaf, sometimes being blind

Well I don't know who'll meet me at the shore
Many years have gone since I walked out that door
But now I'm coming home
Yeah, I'm coming home
I just hope I find, my piece of mind
I'm coming home

I've always been a-roamin' round this world
And I've never changed my way or changed my life
But now I'm coming home
Yeah, I'm coming home
Where I belong




I've been gone to long
I'm coming home

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Coming Home" by P.J. Proby is a reflection on the life of a person who has been roaming around the world for a long time. The song talks about how the singer has always been a wanderer, never changing his ways or his lifestyle, and how he is finally coming home. With the lyrics "I've been gone too long, I'm coming home", the singer is expressing his desire to return to a place where he feels he belongs, to rediscover who he really is.


Throughout his travels, the singer has experienced different things, such as being deaf or blind or taking in the beauty of nature. Despite his experiences, he still feels incomplete, as if he's missing something important. He doesn't know who will be waiting for him when he returns, but he hopes to find his "piece of mind" when he gets back to where he was born.


The song's theme is one of longing for a sense of belonging and a sense of home. The singer has been searching for something and believes that returning to where he came from might help him find what he's been missing. The song explores the idea of being lost and seeking a sense of purpose or direction.


Line by Line Meaning

I've always been a-roamin' round this world
I've spent my life traveling, never staying in one place.


And I've never changed my way or changed my life
I've always lived my life the same, no matter where I go.


And now I'm coming home
But now I'm returning to my birthplace.


Yeah, I'm coming home
I'm excited to return home.


Where I belong
I feel like I truly belong here.


I've been gone too long
I've been away from home for too long.


Well I said goodbye so long ago to you
I left you behind a long time ago.


And if you're still around I'd like to go out
If you're still here, I'd like to spend time with you.


For I'm coming home
Because I'm returning to where I belong.


Where I was born
Where I came into this world.


Where my heart belongs
Where I truly feel at home.


I've looted life
I've lived my life to the fullest.


Through a different time
Experiencing different eras.


Seen the sun come up
Watching the sunrise.


In the forest sky
While surrounded by nature.


Drank the sweetest wine
Indulging in the best things in life.


From a silver cup
Savoring luxury.


Sometimes being deaf, sometimes being blind
Sometimes ignoring reality.


Well I don't know who'll meet me at the shore
I don't know who will be waiting for me when I arrive.


Many years have gone since I walked out that door
It's been a long time since I left home.


But now I'm coming home
But now I'm finally coming back.


I just hope I find, my piece of mind
I hope to find peace of mind upon my return home.




Lyrics © FLAT TOWN MUSIC CO., A DIV. OF SWALLOW PUBLICATIONS, INC., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLIFTON CHENIER

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Comments from YouTube:

Charles Murray

Mr P J Proby, has been blessed with terrific vocals!

alexandra

PJ undoubtedly owns this song! His stunning voice makes time stand still for me when I hear it!! Legendary PJ Proby! 💘

Christine Legate

I just listened to Tom Jones live black and white TV version and his recorded version, and now I’ve listened to this version. I love both versions. Both singers have amazing vocals and passion , and they are masters at this. I remember P.J. From when I was a kid, and was a big fan. Thanks for posting this.

Margie

Loved this man since 1964 and one of the reasons my husband and I got together in 1965. His voice still makes me cry. I lost my beautiful husband in 2016 but was so happy to see Jim at Gateshead on his 80th birthday, still sounding as wonderful as ever. Thank you for the lovely memories.

John Robertson

Margie memories xx

Terri Thomas

He sings with such heart and what a voice with an amazing range.

Denise Waghorn

P J Proby singing I'm coming home touches your soul very earthy ❤️❤️❤️

Julie hermiz

I LOVE P.J. Proby’s version of this beautiful ballad, his is the closest to Tom Jones’s rendition out of anybody else who has ever sung it that I’ve heard ❤️

Paul Yarrow

Powerfully sung by PJ Proby.
Absolutely Beautiful
Better than Engleburt Humperdink or any other vocal artist

Richard Hillier

Never heard of Elvis Presley then. But must admit he does have a good voice

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