He was born in 1942 in Osceola, Arkansas where his father, Jim "Son" Seals, owned a small club. He began performing professionally by the age of 13, first as a drummer and later as a guitarist. In 1959, he formed his own band which performed locally and he also toured with Albert King.[1]
In 1971, he moved to Chicago. His career took off after he was discovered by Bruce Iglauer of Alligator Records at the Flamingo Club in Chicago's South Side. His debut, Son Seals, was released in 1973. The album included "Your Love Is Like a Cancer" and "Hot Sauce". Seals followed up with 1976's Midnight Son and 1978's Live and Burning. He continued releasing albums throughout the next two decades. He received the W.C. Handy Award, an honor for best blues recording of the year, in 1985, 1987, and 2001.
Author Andrew Vachss was a friend of Seals, and used his influence to promote Seals' music. Vachss gave Seals several cameo appearances in his novels[2] and co-wrote songs with him for his 2000 album, Lettin' Go.[3] Vachss dedicated the novel Mask Market to Seals' memory.[4]
Son had a host of troubles to deal with over his life. He survived all but one of his 14 siblings; he himself was shot twice in the face by his ex-wife, which required extensive surgeries. One of his legs was amputated, due to complications from diabetes. He lost belongings in a fire that destroyed his home while he was away performing live, and several of his prize guitars were stolen from his home. [5]
The band Phish performed Son's song "Funky Bitch" throughout their career and brought him on stage on multiple occasions, turning a whole new generation on to his music.
Seals died from complications of diabetes; he was survived by his sister and fourteen children.[6]
Going Home Tomorrow
Son Seals Lyrics
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Can't stand your evil ways
Goin' home tomorrow
Can't stand your evil ways
When you're around me
I'm full of misery all day
I can't go on this way
I can't go on
I can't go on this way
You don't want my loving
So I'm going away to stay
Don't try to find me
Don't ever call me on the phone
Don't try to find me
Don't ever call me on the phone
I'm better off without you
So won't you leave poor me alone
The lyrics to Son Seals's "Going Home Tomorrow" express the singer's desire to end a toxic relationship and escape from the torment he's feeling. The opening lines, "Goin' home tomorrow / Can't stand your evil ways," reveal his determination to leave, and his justification for doing so. He can't tolerate the partner's evil ways any longer and wants to break free from the misery of being around them. The repetition of this line emphasizes the urgency in his tone, making it clear that the singer is at his breaking point.
The next stanza, "When you're around me / I'm full of misery all day," further illustrates the pain that the singer is experiencing. He can't escape the torment, and the partner's presence is weighing heavily on him. He knows that he can't go on like this, and repeats the line "I can't go on / I can't go on this way" to underscore his plight. The final stanza reveals the singer's determination to move on and stay away from his partner, as he sings "You don't want my loving / So I'm going away to stay," and implores the partner not to try to find him or bother him again.
"Going Home Tomorrow" is a classic blues song that reflects the genre's emphasis on personal expression and emotional catharsis. Seals's delivery of the lyrics is raw and heartfelt, and the mournful wailing of his guitar adds to the song's melancholy mood. The song has endured as a testament to the power of blues music to convey the depths of human emotion, and it continues to be a favorite among blues fans today.
Line by Line Meaning
Goin' home tomorrow
I am leaving tomorrow
Can't stand your evil ways
I cannot tolerate your wickedness anymore
When you're around me
In your presence
I'm full of misery all day
I feel very unhappy and miserable all day
I can't go on
I cannot continue
I can't go on this way
I cannot continue living like this
You don't want my loving
You do not desire my love
So I'm going away to stay
So I am leaving and not coming back
Don't try to find me
Do not attempt to locate me
Don't ever call me on the phone
Never call me on the telephone
I'm better off without you
I am in a better position without you
So won't you leave poor me alone
Therefore, could you not trouble me any longer
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, ALVIN E YOUNG
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