Thomas Hansen (a.k.a Saint Thomas, formerly St. Thomas) (February 13, 1976 … Read Full Bio ↴Thomas Hansen (a.k.a Saint Thomas, formerly St. Thomas) (February 13, 1976 - September 5, 2007) was an alt-country musician from Norway. After quitting his job as a mailman to concentrate on his music, he was signed to Norwegian label Racing Junior. His breakthrough album, I'm Coming Home, was both a critical and commercial success when released in Norway and internationally.

He subsequently released albums for a number of labels, including: Racing Junior, City Slang, Misra Records, Track & Field, and Make My Day Records.

In August 2006, Saint Thomas released a new album, officially his sixth, There's Only One of Me, on his own label, Cornerman Records. The album was also licensed to Make My Day Records for release in Germany, Austria & Switzerland and to yesboyicecream records for release in the UK and Ireland.

On the 10th of September 2007, Hansen was found dead in his home. Coroner's exams determined that he had died 5 days earlier of what was described as "an unfortunate combination of prescribed drugs". He was 31 years old.

Vi vil alltid elske musikken din, Thomas.

I'm Coming Home
St. Thomas Lyrics

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You're walking the miles
That's needed to see her
But you're not allowed
By her, she's free
Trembling around
To find the valley
But you're not allowed
By her, she's free

You're buying a bottle
Of the nicest wine
Trying to seduce her
You self-obsessed sleaze
You're walking the miles
That's needed to see her
But she has forgotten
Your beautiful face

I'm coming home
Long to go
I'm coming home

I'm coming home
Long to go
I'm coming home

A story is written
A new child is born
Some houses are built
A new town grows up
The beautiful girl
That you used to know

Has made up her trace
She's ready to

Overall Meaning

move on

The lyrics to the song "I'm Coming Home" by St. Thomas describe a man's attempt to win back the love of a woman who has moved on from their relationship. He is willing to do anything, including walking miles and buying expensive wine, to try and seduce her. However, she is not interested in being with him and has forgotten him completely. The lyrics highlight the man's desperation and obsession with the woman, and how she has moved on from their past relationship.

The chorus of the song, "I'm coming home, long to go, I'm coming home" can be interpreted in various ways. One possible interpretation is that the man is coming to terms with the fact that he must move on from this woman and return to his home, even though he still longs for her. The repetition of the phrase "I'm coming home" emphasizes the man's desire to find something familiar and safe after experiencing the emotional turmoil of trying to win back his lost love.

Interestingly, the lyrics of the song are accompanied by a slow, melodic tune that creates a haunting and melancholic mood. This adds to the sense of sadness and despair conveyed in the lyrics. The song is often said to be autobiographical, written by the singer-songwriter Thomas Hansen about his own past experiences of heartbreak and longing.

Line by Line Meaning

You're walking the miles
You have been travelling a long distance

That's needed to see her
To visit the woman you love

But you're not allowed
You cannot see her, she won't let you

By her, she's free
The woman you love is not bound to you

Trembling around
You are nervous and anxious

To find the valley
You are searching for something important

You're buying a bottle
You are purchasing an expensive bottle of wine

Of the nicest wine
The highest quality wine available

Trying to seduce her
You are attempting to charm her into loving you

You self-obsessed sleaze
You are a self-centered person with no regard for others

But she has forgotten
The woman you love does not remember you