Going Home
Skipinnish Lyrics
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Comes to me the early morning
Something tells me that I'm going home.
The brand new sun was shining bright
from the darkness fields of light
Something tells me that I'm going home
Going home,
where the summer's coming in
shows me where I've been
Soft the rain is gently falling
Right across the city morning
I get the feeling that I'm going home.
Accross the moorland, past the mountains
o'er the river beside the new streams
Something tells me that I'm going home
Going home,
where the summer's coming in
and the moon light on the river
shows me where I've been
Soft the rain is gently falling
Right across the city morning
I get the feeling that I'm going home.
As the train is rolling nearer
Oh that feeling just to be there
Something tells me that I'm going home
and Now the skylines reach my eyes
The ridge stands out on highland skies
And I just can't believe im going home
Going home,
where the summer's coming in
and the moon light on the river
shows me where I've been
Soft the rain is gently falling
Right across the city morning
Then the feeling that I'm going home.
Going home,
where the summer's coming in
and the moon light on the river
shows me where I've been
As the skylines reach my eyes
The ridge stands out on highland skies
And I just can't believe im going home
The song "Going Home" by Skipinnish speaks to the universal yearning for a place to belong, a place that feels like home. The lyrics are steeped in imagery of the Scottish landscape and convey a sense of joy and relief as the singer returns to a familiar setting. The initial lines are wistful as the day begins to dawn and the singer is greeted by the promise of a new day. The reference to "something" tells the listener that this is an instinctual feeling and suggests that the singer has finally given in to a deep longing. The sunrise serves as a beacon of hope for the day ahead and reinforces the idea of a fresh start.
As the song progresses, the sense of homecoming is cemented by the reference to the rain falling and the evocative landscape. The moorland and mountains, the river, and new streams all suggest a return to a place of natural beauty that is deeply connected to the singer's sense of identity. The joy of the homecoming is emphasized in the repetition of the chorus and the use of light as a metaphor for the singer's sense of belonging. The reference to the moonlight on the river suggests a sense of continuity and history, as if the singer is being welcomed back by the spirits of those who have come before.
The final stanza of the song speaks to the relief and disbelief that the singer experiences upon reaching their destination. The skyline and the Highland skies serve as markers of place and set the scene for the final realization that the singer is, indeed, going home. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the joy of the homecoming, while the gentle rain serves as a symbol of the singer's emotional release. Overall, the song Going Home speaks to the emotional and spiritual significance of returning to a place that feels like home, while celebrating the natural beauty of the Scottish landscape.
Line by Line Meaning
In the distance the day was dawning
The early morning light appears in the distance
Comes to me the early morning
The morning light is shining on me
Something tells me that I'm going home.
I have a sense that I'm returning home
The brand new sun was shining bright
The sun was shining brightly on the new day
from the darkness fields of light
The darkness of night is turning to light
Going home,
where the summer's coming in
and the new light on the river
shows me where I've been
Returning home where the summer has arrived and the light on the river reminds me of my past
Soft the rain is gently falling
The rain is falling gently and quietly
Right across the city morning
The rain covers the city in the morning
Accross the moorland, past the mountains
Traveling across the moorland and mountains
o'er the river beside the new streams
Crossing the river near the new streams
Going home,
where the summer's coming in
and the moon light on the river
shows me where I've been
Returning home where the summer has arrived and the moonlight on the river reminds me of my past
As the train is rolling nearer
As the train gets closer
Oh that feeling just to be there
The feeling of being home
Something tells me that I'm going home
I have a sense that I'm returning home
and Now the skylines reach my eyes
Now the skyline comes into view
The ridge stands out on highland skies
The ridge stands out in the highland skies
And I just can't believe im going home
I can't believe I'm returning home
Going home,
where the summer's coming in
and the moon light on the river
shows me where I've been
Returning home where the summer has arrived and the moonlight on the river reminds me of my past
Soft the rain is gently falling
The rain is falling gently and quietly
Right across the city morning
The rain covers the city in the morning
Then the feeling that I'm going home.
The feeling of returning home
Going home,
where the summer's coming in
and the moon light on the river
shows me where I've been
Returning home where the summer has arrived and the moonlight on the river reminds me of my past
As the skylines reach my eyes
As the skyline comes into view
The ridge stands out on highland skies
The ridge stands out in the highland skies
And I just can't believe im going home
I can't believe I'm returning home
Contributed by Levi W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Atcraftcity
Don’t know why but Robert’s voice and this song brings tears to my eye and goosebumps. Must be deep.
@cacs121
Absolutely beautiful song. Sung so lovely cracking voice. ❤️
@irishfield1
Gorgeous singing and song adore ever thank you so beautiful ever Skipinnish Thank you
@taraalan1131
Great version.His Scottish accent is unmistakable.
@thelosthighlander3373
Aye absolutely, but the best version ever of this wonderful song.... go and look for Runrig with Donnie Munro.... his voice is the voice of the Highlands!
@janeray8742
Robert Robertson, my one true love <3
@michaelschwehm4577
Walked the final mile with runrig in 2018....and searched, and searched, and searched....... an now i found. Greetings from germany
@thelosthighlander3373
Lucky you my friend you could see the final concerts..... Stay safe!
@colinwilliams5249
Nobody can sing this beautiful song like Donnie Munroe
@thelosthighlander3373
Aye, I totally agree with you .... though I like this version very much ...Donnie owns the song, like all other Runrig songs .... no disrespect to Bruce though!