I'm Going Home
Rod St. James Lyrics
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I'm gonna make it. But at last I'm comin' home,
I'm comin' home, I'm comin' home.
Here I stand. Been such a long time comin'.
Here I am. Now at last I'm comin' home,
I'm comin' home, I'm comin' home. Mm-mm-mm.
Don't get dreary, 'cause at last I'm comin' home,
I'm comin' home, I'm comin' home. Mm-mm-mm.
I'm comin' home. Been too long.
I'm comin' home. Way too long.
I'm comin' home. I'm gonna make it. Here I come
The lyrics of Rod St. James's song I'm Going Home represent the journey of an individual in search of peace and redemption. The repeated phrase "I'm comin' home" reflects the yearning of the singer to reach the goal of returning to his father's mansion. The mansion is a metaphor for heaven, and the lyrics express the desire to reunite with the father, which is a reference to God.
The singer of the song has experienced a long and tiring journey, which is evident in the lyrics "...been such a long time comin'" and "been too long." The journey has been challenging, and the singer has faced weariness and dreariness, but he is determined to sustain his effort to achieve his goal.
The song's overall theme highlights the struggle of the human condition and the release from it by the achievement of the ultimate goal of reaching eternity. The lyrics use vivid imagery and metaphors that are relatable to many people who have faced their soul's struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna make it back to my father's mansion.
I long to return to my heavenly home, my place with my Father in heaven.
I'm gonna make it. But at last I'm comin' home, I'm comin' home, I'm comin' home.
I have faith that I will make it home, and finally, after so long, I will be returning.
Here I stand. Been such a long time comin'. Here I am. Now at last I'm comin' home, I'm comin' home, I'm comin' home. Mm-mm-mm.
After all this time, after my long journey, I am finally here, and I am coming home at last with joy and relief.
I get weary, but I don't mind walkin'. Don't get dreary, 'cause at last I'm comin' home, I'm comin' home, I'm comin' home. Mm-mm-mm.
I may feel tired, but I don't mind the journey. I won't let myself lose hope, because I can see that I'm almost home.
I'm comin' home. Been too long. I'm comin' home. Way too long. I'm comin' home. I'm gonna make it. Here I come.
I've been away from my Father for far too long, but I'm finally coming home, and nothing will stop me now.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT L KING, TOMMY JAMES
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