Bring Me Home
Sade晏攀 Lyrics
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The last leaf has fallen
I have nowhere to turn now
Nor east nor west
North or south
And all that's ahead of me
And everything I know
I know nothing so
Put me on a plate with petals and a fire
And send me out to sea
Turn my angry sword against my heart
And let me free
The dawn holds the heaviness of the night
I've heard the restless sighs and lovers lies
The brook, the beach and seen the devil's eyes
So bring me home
I've cried for the lives I've lost
Like a child in need of love
I've been so close but far away from god
My tears flow like a child's in need of love
I've cried the tears
So let the tide take me
I won't fight
I've cried the tears
The small step I need to take is a mountain
Stretched out like a lazy dog
Send me to slaughter
Lay me on the railway line
I'm far away from god
My tears flow like a child's in need of love
I've cried the tears
So build the fire and light the flame
Bring me home
The lyrics of Sade's "Bring Me Home" convey a sense of lostness and longing for a place of belonging. The opening line speaks of a ground filled with broken stones, which could be seen as a metaphor for the disappointments and failures encountered in life. The singer feels like the last leaf to fall, with nowhere to turn in any direction. It seems as though they have lost their sense of direction, and perhaps even their sense of purpose.
The imagery in the second verse is striking and somewhat disturbing. The singer asks to be placed on a plate with petals and a fire, then sent out to sea. The idea of being consumed by flames and then cast out into the water could represent a purification, a shedding of the old self in order to make way for something new. This theme is echoed later in the verse, as the singer asks for their angry sword to be turned against their heart, freeing them from their inner turmoil.
The third verse reveals that the singer has experienced heartbreak and loss, and that they feel far from God. They have cried tears, and like a child in need of love, they long to be reunited with a sense of comfort and security. The final lines suggest that the singer is ready to take a leap of faith, to trust the tide and let it carry them forward. They ask for the fire to be built, and for themselves to be brought home. It's unclear what this home might represent, but it seems to be a place of safety and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
The ground is full of broken stones
I am surrounded by obstacles and difficulties, making it hard to move forward
The last leaf has fallen
It's the end of something, and I feel alone and lost
I have nowhere to turn now
I'm at a dead end, unsure of where to go or what to do next
Nor east nor west
I have no direction or path to follow
North or south
I have no sense of purpose or destination
And all that's ahead of me
The future is uncertain and unknown
And everything I know
What I thought I knew doesn't seem to apply anymore
I know nothing so
I'm lost and confused, with no answers or solutions
So bring me home
I need to find my way back to something familiar and comforting
Put me on a plate with petals and a fire
I want to be celebrated and cherished before I leave
And send me out to sea
I want to be released from this life and journey into the unknown
Turn my angry sword against my heart
I want to let go of my anger and pain, and find inner peace
And let me free
I want to be liberated from the burdens and struggles of life
The dawn holds the heaviness of the night
The new day brings the weight of past troubles and worries
I've heard the restless sighs and lovers lies
I've experienced the pain and deception of love and relationships
The brook, the beach and seen the devil's eyes
I've witnessed beauty and evil, joy and sorrow
I've cried for the lives I've lost
I've mourned those who have left my life, and the memories we shared
Like a child in need of love
I feel vulnerable and dependent, longing for comfort and care
I've been so close but far away from god
I've searched for meaning and purpose, but feel disconnected and lost
My tears flow like a child's in need of love
My emotions are raw and powerful, overwhelming me with sadness and longing
So let the tide take me
I surrender to the natural current of life, and accept what comes
I won't fight
I'm tired of struggling and resisting, and choose to let go
The small step I need to take is a mountain
Even the smallest actions feel insurmountable and overwhelming
Stretched out like a lazy dog
I feel tired and unmotivated, unwilling to move or strive
Send me to slaughter
I feel broken and defeated, ready to face whatever comes next
Lay me on the railway line
I'm willing to risk everything, sacrificing myself for a greater cause
So build the fire and light the flame
I'm ready to face my destiny, and embrace whatever comes next
Bring me home
I want to find a place of safety and belonging, where I can rest and heal
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW HALE, HELEN ADU, STUART MATTHEWMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"Bring Me Home"
I close my eyes and count to ten
The seconds turn to years and slowly
I've been recognizing everything
Through an adolescent mind
It's so dark here
For the first time I feel alive
But you're not here
Life, it changes
Wake me up and bring me home
Let me stay here forever
I can't see a thing
I'm lying in my bed, I can't stop thinking
It's driving me insane
Never got to say goodbye
It's still dark here
And for the first time I feel alive
But you're not here
I'll live on and carry your name
And be what you always thought I could be
I hope we meet at the end
But I'll never forgive the world for taking my best friend
I can't see a thing
I can't feel a thing
@droppinsteamers7179
I close my eyes and count to ten
The seconds turn to years and slowly
I've been recognizing everything
Through an adolescent mind
It's so dark here
It's so dark here
And for the first time I feel alive
But you're not here
Life, it changes
Wake me up and bring me home
Wake me up
Let me stay here forever
I can't see a thing
I'm lying in my bed, I can't stop thinking
It's driving me insane
Never got to say goodbye
It's still dark here
It's still dark here
And for the first time I feel alive
But you're not here
Life, it changes
Wake me up and bring me home
Bring me home
Let me stay here forever
I'll live on and carry your name
And be what you always thought I could be
I hope we meet at the end
But I'll never forgive the world for taking my best friend
I can't see a thing
I can't feel a thing
@metalbladerecords
Phil Bozeman: “This video means more to me than any video we've ever done. It portrays my struggle through dealing with my dad's death at the age of 10. The shots of me show me at my darkest moments. Suicidal thoughts, suicide note and feeling alone. The atmosphere of the room we shot this is nailed exactly how I was feeling at the time. Dark, depressed and suicidal. The shots of the man and young boy portray my bond I had with my dad and how devastated I was when he left. They are presented to be in a dream like state of me remembering him. The last shot is from my dad and mom's actual gravesite. It's really awesome to have that authenticity to the video. The final scene is showing that I came out of it alive but no matter what, I will push forward and not give up.”
@adanio69
So sad your parents passed away at such young age. Be strong man!!!
@zdefla112
Metal Blade Records i cried. such a powerful song. lost my dad too.
@iagopedro2054
Metal Blade Records This video is so well done, it makes me feel like it was me, and my father was dead, I literally almost cried here. Congrats Phil on such emotional and powerful video.
@jesuscuevas2785
Metal Blade Records phil i think you're a big musician and i love your work my goal its to be big like you thanks for your music
@RAMMSSHADOW
This video really moved me. As an aspiring musician and someone who has dealt with their demons all of their life I feel I understand your pain although I will never know it. Phil stay strong. We are all a family in the metal community when you feel as though you have nobody you have your brother in arms.
@ALBORNXTRAS
"I'll never forgive the world for taking my best friend."
Damn.
@justinrichardson6581
I know man. 😢😖
@andy9118
I cry every time. My homie took his life and this songs KILLS me R.I.P.
@FuCkInGWhItEcHaPeL
Aw dude these songs kill me. Like literally destroy me.