Bring Me Home
Sade (Soldier of love - 2010) 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
In “Bring Me Home,” Sade uses a mix of vivid imagery and emotional lyrics to express her desire for being at peace. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song. She’s on the ground that's full of broken stones, and the last leaf has fallen, which feels like it serves as a metaphor for her life. She then sings about having nowhere to turn, no matter which direction she looks or goes. She’s banging her head against a wall, trying to figure everything out, but all she knows is nothing. She’s lost and exhausted.
The second verse is much more vivid and somewhat disturbing. She sings about wanting to be put on a plate with petals and a fire and sent out to sea. The delicate parts being paired with the fierce nature of fire and sea bring a sense of calamity. She goes on to almost plead to have her sword turned against her heart, as if she was ready to let go of all the pain she has to endure.
The final verse is the most emotional part of the song, as she cries out for help, acknowledging her tears have a child's desperate need for love, and that the thought of suicide or self-destruction seems less distant than ever. Ultimately, it’s a plea to be brought home, to herself, where she can finally have peace.
Line by Line Meaning
The ground is full of broken stones
I am surrounded by obstacles and difficulties everywhere I turn.
The last leaf has fallen
There is no more hope left in my life.
I have nowhere to turn now
I am lost and don't know which direction to take.
Nor east nor west
I have no idea which way to go- whether east or west.
North or south
Even if I go north or south, it doesn't matter as I am clueless.
And all that's ahead of me
I am only aware of what is right in front of me.
And everything I know
I have barely any knowledge of the world and its ways.
I know nothing so
I am extremely ignorant and have no wisdom to guide me.
So bring me home
Please help me find my way back to where I belong.
Put me on a plate with petals and a fire
A symbolic sacrifice- just as one would offer a dish with flowers and a flame.
And send me out to sea
Please release me and let me go wherever fate takes me.
Turn my angry sword against my heart
I am willing to destroy myself for my release.
And let me free
I just want to be released from my pain and suffering.
The dawn holds the heaviness of the night
I feel the world is still dark despite the change in time.
I've heard the restless sighs and lovers lies
I am aware of sorrow and deceit in the world.
The brook, the beach and seen the devil's eyes
I have witnessed both beauty and evil in the world.
So bring me home
Grant me my wish and take me back home.
I've cried for the lives I've lost
I have mourned for those I have lost.
Like a child in need of love
With a craving for love and compassion.
I've been so close but far away from god
I have almost touched divinity but now feel distant.
My tears flow like a child's in need of love
I still weep like a child, seeking comfort and love.
So let the tide take me
Please let me surrender to the relentless flow of life.
I won't fight
I will not put up a struggle.
I've cried the tears
I have shed tears in sorrow.
The small step I need to take is a mountain
I find even the slightest effort as a huge challenge.
Stretched out like a lazy dog
Being lazy and procrastinating.
Send me to slaughter
I am willing to be sacrificed.
Lay me on the railway line
I am willing to put myself in harm's way.
I'm far away from god
I feel distant from the divine.
My tears flow like a child's in need of love
I still weep like a child, seeking comfort and love.
I've cried the tears
I have shed tears in sorrow.
So build the fire and light the flame
Prepare for the sacrifice and let it begin.
Bring me home
Please take me back to where I belong.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW HALE, HELEN ADU, STUART MATTHEWMAN
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Scarlett Giron
The ground is full of broken stones
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
So bring me home
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
Ava Motevajeh
This is also my go-to song when I hit my lowest and darkest days.
My sweet Sade, you are by far my favorite therapist, my shoulder when I need a good cry,
my best friend when I need someone to understand me when nobody can.
And I think that you even are my father's first love... (sorry mama)
This isn’t one of her most famous song but it is one of her saddest one for sure.
And I will even say this, one of the saddest songs ever written...
''I have cried for the lives I've lost, like a child in need of love'' ; those words will always resonate like a knife going straight through my heart each time I m listening to them..
No child should be brought into this world without the total willingness of her mother.
Abortion has to be a worldwide women's right in addition to being a matter of health care. Because not only the mother will suffer but the child would probably have more chance to suffer too..
Thank you, my sweet Helen, for all the support that no friends or family could ever give me.
You number one fan (after my father of course lol)
I love you,
Ava
2010Vickyb
When this song came out. I was hospitalized for a month thinking I was dying. I played this on repeat every day. Although the lyrics seem as though she was giving up, it gave me strength. Thank you Sade for being the strength I needed at my lowest point as only you can❤
Ashley Timmins
A loss of a child (not my own by blood but still)brought me here... As a mother a loss of any child can really break you and leave you in despair.... This song summed up all emotions and really consoled me.... Thank God for music like this, her voice just hits where it hurts and for a few minutes there's a peace that can not be described.. RIP little one
lorena Johnson
She's Amazing! When I found out about my breast cancer the song Long Hard Road is the first song I listened to when I got in my car after my diagnosis, I drove and cried and listen to her sing me that song over and over again!! 10 years later I'm alive and chill singing her songs as always and always will. ❤❤ Thanks for saving me with that so soothing voice of yours Sade!! ❤ ❤
Wilma Ballsdrop
As somebody who has battled mental illness for the past 15 years I can say that I relate to every lyrics in this song. This is my go to song when I hit my lowest and darkest days.
Sarah eklund dangola
Wilma Ballsdrop mine to such a deep song .
Sarah eklund dangola
Love this song excatly how my life has been . Being alone in this world and surviving it is a miracle . And her voice and songs bring hope
Sheila Barron
Sade's music has a certain mystic to it been listening to her since late 80s always have loved Her 🎶 For me She will Always Be The Beauty Queen of Music✌❤
Scarlett Giron
The ground is full of broken stones
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
So bring me home
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
Ava Motevajeh
This is also my go-to song when I hit my lowest and darkest days.
My sweet Sade, you are by far my favorite therapist, my shoulder when I need a good cry,
my best friend when I need someone to understand me when nobody can.
And I think that you even are my father's first love... (sorry mama)
This isn’t one of her most famous song but it is one of her saddest one for sure.
And I will even say this, one of the saddest songs ever written...
''I have cried for the lives I've lost, like a child in need of love'' ; those words will always resonate like a knife going straight through my heart each time I m listening to them..
No child should be brought into this world without the total willingness of her mother.
Abortion has to be a worldwide women's right in addition to being a matter of health care. Because not only the mother will suffer but the child would probably have more chance to suffer too..
Thank you, my sweet Helen, for all the support that no friends or family could ever give me.
You number one fan (after my father of course lol)
I love you,
Ava
Natalja Timosenko
She is amazing!!! Обожаю ее песни и ее голос!!! Είναι η καλύτερη 😍😍😍