Pearls Before Swine was an American psychedelic folk band formed by Tom Rap… Read Full Bio ↴Pearls Before Swine was an American psychedelic folk band formed by Tom Rapp in 1965 in Melbourne, Florida, United States. The group signed to ESP Disk and recorded One Nation Underground, a fairly successful release that was followed by the anti-war Balaklava (1968). In the next few years, Rapp often referred onstage, not quite seriously, to the group as "the house band for the SDS" (Students for a Democratic Society). They continued to release albums and to tour until the 1970s, but Rapp retired in 1973 and became a lawyer, practising in Florida. Tom Rapp died in 2018.

Come to me
Pearls Before Swine Lyrics

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Give you all my happiness, baby
Throw in my troubles for free
Things just ain't the same
That's the way that they used to be
Come to me, come to me
Know that you're in pain, baby

Know that you're dark inside
But no one's gonna find you
If you don't know where to hide
Come to me, come to me
Bought a two-way ticket, baby
Got a one-way ride
Can't blame you if you lie in the dark
And cry and cry and cry
Come to me, come to me
When the midnight angel comes
To sing his midnight song
Deep inside the parts of you

Where only you belong
Come to me, come to me

Overall Meaning

The song "Come To Me" by Pearls Before Swine is a melancholy piece about love, heartbreak, and the hope of finding solace in someone else. The opening lines, "Give you all my happiness, baby, throw in my troubles for free," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is willing to give up everything, including their own problems, to help their loved one. However, the lyrics suggest that their troubles are not just theirs alone; "Things just ain't the same, that's the way that they used to be." This implies that the relationship has gone through significant changes, and they are no longer the happy couple they were in the beginning.

The chorus, "Come to me, come to me," is repeated several times throughout the song, which emphasizes the singer's desire for their loved one to seek comfort in them. The singer understands that their loved one is in pain and has a dark side, and they acknowledge that it's difficult to find a safe place to hide from the world. The singer is offering themselves as that safe place, inviting their loved one to come to them when things get too much to bear.

The verses describe the singer's commitment to their loved one. They have bought a two-way ticket, meaning they're willing to travel with their loved one through their problems. The line, "Can't blame you if you lie in the dark and cry and cry and cry" suggests that they know their loved one is going through a difficult time, but they won't judge them for it. The singer promises to be there for their loved one, no matter what happens.

Line by Line Meaning

Give you all my happiness, baby
I am willing to share all my joy and positivity with you

Throw in my troubles for free
I offer my problems to you without cost as well

Things just ain't the same
The current situation has become different from what it was before

That's the way that they used to be
This is how things were in the past

Come to me, come to me
I am here for you, seeking your presence

Know that you're in pain, baby
I understand that you are hurting

Know that you're dark inside
I recognize that you may have negative emotions within you

But no one's gonna find you
If you do not want to be found,

If you don't know where to hide
But if you want to hide, I offer my help in finding a safe place for you

Come to me, come to me
I am here for you, seeking your presence (repeated)

Bought a two-way ticket, baby
I have secured travel arrangements for the both of us, showing my commitment to you