Homeward Bound
Paul Simon (The Sound Symposium) Lyrics
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Got a ticket to my destination.
On a tour of one-night stands my suitcase and guitar in hand.
And ev'ry stop is neatly planned for a poet and a one-man band.
Homeward bound,
I wish I was,
Homeward bound,
Home where my thought's escaping,
Home where my love lies waiting
Silently for me.
Ev'ry day's an endless stream
Of cigarettes and magazines.
And each town looks the same to me, the movies and the factories
And ev'ry stranger's face I see reminds me that I long to be,
Homeward bound,
I wish I was,
Homeward bound,
Home where my thought's escaping,
Home where my music's playing,
Home where my love lies waiting
Silently for me.
Tonight I'll sing my songs again,
I'll play the game and pretend.
But all my words come back to me in shades of mediocrity
Like emptiness in harmony I need someone to comfort me.
Homeward bound,
I wish I was,
Homeward bound,
Home where my thought's escaping,
Home where my music's playing,
Home where my love lies waiting
Silently for me.
Silently for me.
The song "Homeward Bound" by Paul Simon and George Harrison is a powerful representation of the human urge to find a place to call home. The singer is a musician who is constantly on the move, going from one town to another, performing in one-night stands. He is tired of living out of his suitcase, of seeing the same cigarettes and magazines everywhere, and of never feeling truly at home. He longs to find a place where he can escape from his thoughts, where his music can play uninterruptedly, and where his love is waiting silently for him.
The lyrics of "Homeward Bound" serve as a metaphor for the longing that many of us feel, whether we are musicians, travelers, or just regular people going through life. We all have a deep-seated desire to find a place where we belong, where we can be ourselves, and where we can find solace and comfort in the presence of our loved ones. The song's haunting melody and powerful lyrics capture this sense of yearning and resonance, making it a timeless classic that still resonates with audiences today.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sitting in the railway station.
I am currently at the railway station, waiting for my train.
Got a ticket to my destination.
I have a ticket that will take me to my desired location.
On a tour of one-night stands my suitcase and guitar in hand.
I am traveling and performing at various locations for just one night, with my suitcase and guitar as my only belongings.
And ev'ry stop is neatly planned for a poet and a one-man band.
Every stop on my tour has been carefully scheduled and arranged for a creative individual who performs solo.
Homeward bound, I wish I was,
I long to be on my way back home.
Home where my thought's escaping,
Home is where my mind is free and unburdened.
Home where my music's playing,
Home is where I can listen to and create music.
Home where my love lies waiting Silently for me.
Home is where I am loved and where someone is anticipating my return.
Ev'ry day's an endless stream Of cigarettes and magazines.
Every day feels like a never-ending cycle of cigarettes and magazines, with nothing new or exciting to break up the monotony.
And each town looks the same to me, the movies and the factories
Every town I pass through appears to be identical, with similar scenes of movie theaters and factories.
And ev'ry stranger's face I see reminds me that I long to be,
Seeing unfamiliar faces only reinforces my desire to return home.
Tonight I'll sing my songs again, I'll play the game and pretend.
Tonight, I will perform my songs again and pretend to be content with my current situation.
But all my words come back to me in shades of mediocrity
However, when I reflect on my music and lyrics, they seem average and uninspiring.
Like emptiness in harmony I need someone to comfort me.
My music feels empty and lacking depth, and I crave someone to comfort me and give me guidance.
Silently for me.
My love is waiting for me in silence, patiently and devotedly.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JERRY LANDIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@leokimvideo
Very classy guitar work, great right hand control
@mikewilliams6025
He should go pro.
@joncaju
Yup, I think he has a future in music
@dex.112
@@joncaju this was from 1975, he had a successful career, he's literally 79 now!? so what do you mean by "i think he has a future in music"
@deanperry75
@@dex.112 Look up the term "sarcasm" in the dictionary......
@Peace17292
@@joncaju Love his retro hair style and outfit.😉
@paulgonzales3116
1968 getting out of the Navy walking the streets of San Francisco in my navy uniform. Age 22. Watching all the hippies protesting. Remembering my friend Joe who got killed in Vietnam. Never came home alive.. Hopping on an air plane homeward bound to San Antonio texas. Remembering the girl who left me the year before. This song "Homeward bound" brings so many memories. Here I am age 75 Remembering all those things a lifetime ago.
@webologist
When he starts playing it the top E string buzzes, and I thought it was going to ruin the performance, but it goes away. It took a couple of watches to realise as soon as it happens, he notices it and moves the capo a bit with his thumb and it goes away. Just an amazing musician.
@Mike-hu3pp
Sharp eye and ear. I didn't notice the buzz listening on my phone. That's a great musician's improvisation.
@andrexadoh
I noticed the buzz but didn't see him adjust it. You are very perceptive and he is very talented.