In 1981, Cetera released his first solo album on Warner Bros. Records. The album was a commercial failure, which Cetera has attributed to Warner Bros.' refusal to promote him as a solo artist out of fear that he would leave Chicago, who had only recently signed with the label.
In 1985, Cetera was interested in recording another solo album. He had stated his lack of interest for the extensive touring schedule of the band. When the 17 Tour concluded in late-April 1985, Chicago's management, along with several members of the band, had expressed a desire to book another tour for that summer and start work on the next Chicago album.
Cetera insisted that they take a break from touring so that he could concentrate on a solo album and spend more time with his family. After the band rejected his offer to stay in the band while recording a solo album, it was announced that Cetera and Chicago would go their separate ways in July 1985.
Almost immediately, Cetera continued his streak of success. His first single, "Glory of Love" (the theme to the movie The Karate Kid, Part II), was a US No. 1 hit in 1986, and achieved similar success throughout the world.
He has many hits, such as:
1982 - "Livin' In The Limelight" #6 (Mainstream Rock) US
1986 - "Glory of Love" #1 US, #1 (Adult Contemporary) US, #3 UK (also appears on the soundtrack to The Karate Kid, Part II)
1986 - "The Next Time I Fall" (with Amy Grant) #1 US, #1 (Adult Contemporary) US, #78 UK
1987 - "Only Love Knows Why" #24 (Adult Contemporary) US
1987 - "I Wasn't the One (Who Said Goodbye)" (with Agnetha Fältskog) #93 US, #19 (Adult Contemporary) US
1988 - "One Good Woman" #4 US, #1 (Adult Contemporary) US, #82 UK
1992 - "Restless Heart" #35 US, #1 (Adult Contemporary) US
1993 - "Even A Fool Can See" #68 US, #3 (Adult Contemporary) US
1995 - "(I Wanna Take) Forever Tonight" (with Crystal Bernard) #86 US, #22 (Adult Contemporary) US
1997 - "Do You Love Me That Much" #6 (Adult Contemporary) US
I'm Going Home
Peter Cetera Lyrics
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Somewhere far away
Drowning over minutes that were yesterday
I wonder what you're doing
Do you feel this way
Are you thinking of me too?
Looking in the mirror all I wanna see
There's nowhere in the world that
I would rather be
Than to be back home with you
I'm on my way
I promise you that I won't be long
I just called
Called you to say
I miss every little little moment
Without you
And I can't wait
For us to be alone.
I'm almost in your arms.
I'm coming home.
And back when I'm alone
I really miss your touch
I hold on to your picture
And it means so much
To know that there is someone
Out there just for me
And
You feel the same way too?
Everywhere I go I'd wish
That You were there
Everything I know I'd wish
That we could share
Everywhere I go
Makes me miss you so,
I'm on my way,
I promise you that I won't be long
I just called, called you to say
I Miss every little moment without you
And I can't wait
For us to be alone
I'm Almost in your arms I'm Coming home.
I can touch you
Everytime I close my eyes
Baby you can feel it,
If you just believe I'm Coming
Oooh I'm coming home
And I can't wait
For us to be alone.
I'm almost in your arms.
I'm coming home.
I'm coming home (mmmm).
Uh, I'm coming home
In "I'm Going Home," Peter Cetera sings about a longing for his loved one while he is away. He wakes up "somewhere far away" and spends time reflecting on what his lover might be doing and whether she feels the same way about him. He looks in the mirror and imagines her smiling back at him. Despite being surrounded by other people, he wishes that she were with him. Everywhere he goes, he is reminded of her and it makes him miss her even more. The chorus repeatedly reinforces his desire to go home to be with her.
The song captures the universal feeling of homesickness and missing someone. Even though he is physically far from his loved one, he clings to the thought that they will be reunited soon. The lyrics highlight the importance of human connection and the comfort that comes from being with loved ones. Cetera's voice adds to the emotional depth of the song, conveying the raw emotion and vulnerability of missing someone.
In contrast to many of Cetera's songs with Chicago, "I'm Going Home" features his softer side as a solo artist. It demonstrates his ability to deliver emotional ballads that resonate with listeners. The song was featured on his third solo album, "One More Story," and released as a single in 1988.
Line by Line Meaning
Everytime I wake up, Somewhere far away Drowning over minutes that were yesterday I wonder what you're doing Do you feel this way Are you thinking of me too?
When I wake up in a place far from home, I think about how you're doing, if you're missing me, and if you're also thinking of me
Looking in the mirror all I wanna see Is your pretty face smiling back at me There's nowhere in the world that I would rather be Than to be back home with you
When I look in the mirror, I wish I could see your smiling face instead of mine because nothing in the world is better than being at home with you
I'm on my way I promise you that I won't be long I just called Called you to say I miss every little little moment Without you
I'm on my way back to you and I called to tell you that I miss every little moment that we're apart
And I can't wait For us to be alone. I'm almost in your arms. I'm coming home.
I can't wait for us to be alone together and I'm almost home, in your arms
And back when I'm alone I really miss your touch I hold on to your picture And it means so much To know that there is someone Out there just for me And You feel the same way too?
When I'm alone, I miss your touch and look at your picture because it means so much to know that there is someone out there who loves me and misses me the same way
Everywhere I go I'd wish That You were there Everything I know I'd wish That we could share Everywhere I go Makes me miss you so,
Everywhere I go, I wish you were there with me because everything reminds me of you and it makes me miss you so much
I can touch you Everytime I close my eyes Baby you can feel it, If you just believe I'm Coming Oooh I'm coming home
Even though we're apart, I can still feel close to you if I close my eyes and imagine holding you. If you believe in my love for you, I'm coming home
I'm coming home (mmmm). Uh, I'm coming home
I'm finally coming home to you
Lyrics © KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
Written by: CHRIS PELCER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
iim rahmawan
Every time i wake up somewhere far away
Counting all the minutes back to yesterday
I wonder what you're doing, do you feel this way
Are you thinking of me too
Looking in the mirror all i wanna see
Is your pretty face smiling back at me
There's nowhere in the world that i would rather be
Than to be back home with you
Chorus
I'm on my way
I promise you that i want belong
I just called to say
I've missed every little moment without you
And i can't wait
For us to be alone
I'm almost in your arms
I'm coming home
At night when i'm alone i really miss your touch
I hold on to your picture and it means so much
To know that there is someone out there just for me
And you feel the same way too
Everywhere i go i wish that you where there
Everything i do i wish that we could share
Everywhere i go
Makes me miss you so
Back to chorus
I can touch you
Anytime i close my eyes
Baby you can feel it
If you just believe
I'm coming home
Lv
Listening in 2020. Best artist of ALL times. Wish they would bring back these type of songs. These were and will always remain the best throughout the ages. Love you Peter Cetera❤
saidat namubiru
I love peter's music. incredible voice
Deborah Thompson
Love this special song. Love all of your music Peter Cetera
iim rahmawan
Every time i wake up somewhere far away
Counting all the minutes back to yesterday
I wonder what you're doing, do you feel this way
Are you thinking of me too
Looking in the mirror all i wanna see
Is your pretty face smiling back at me
There's nowhere in the world that i would rather be
Than to be back home with you
Chorus
I'm on my way
I promise you that i want belong
I just called to say
I've missed every little moment without you
And i can't wait
For us to be alone
I'm almost in your arms
I'm coming home
At night when i'm alone i really miss your touch
I hold on to your picture and it means so much
To know that there is someone out there just for me
And you feel the same way too
Everywhere i go i wish that you where there
Everything i do i wish that we could share
Everywhere i go
Makes me miss you so
Back to chorus
I can touch you
Anytime i close my eyes
Baby you can feel it
If you just believe
I'm coming home
kathy2trips
I can't think of more than 2 or 3 people who are popular now who can even aspire to have such a unique and melodious voice as this. Baby boomers were the most talented people in history and we're lucky to have had them with us.
Chicago Music Fan
kathy 2trips I totally agree. I grew up listening to this group. I bought everyone of their albums from 1969-1978
MvG
Peter ETCETERA, I hear your songs all the time, even when I'm not listening. Great voice! To me this album represents the beauty of autumn and winter time. Thanks for your inspiration!
Is. b.
Omg ...so glad you feel that way just like me.
James Omosa
Peter Cetera....my all time favorite, I've been your follower since I was a young kid,till now I am an older guy, I always listen to your music with my wife and my family especially in the evening, what a voice!
Lamarr Avery
I was in the music dept at a department store in 2001. I stumbled across a new album by Peter Cetera, I wasn't aware of a new album. I was so happy, I bought it and listened to it all the time for that year. Great album, well all of them are great, they just keep getting better. Sadly, I didn't know then, that this would be his last one. He's done so much, but he could've given us a few more.