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And comprehend the freedom there
It was too late to wonder why
There is home
When we speak in your arms
There is peace in my dreams
You alone
Good Friday, when you took my hand
And relieve me of command
Could you forgive me if I live
In the home?
Where we speak in your arms
Where there is peace
In my dreams, you alone
You say that you'll never have me
You say that you want to stay free
But there is home
When we speak in your arms
There is peace in my dreams
Alone
The lyrics to Stephen Duffy & The Lilac Time's song Home are about the feeling of finding a sense of belonging with someone else. The singer speaks about being close enough to someone to smell their hair and feel the freedom they embody, noting that it's too late to wonder why they feel such a deep connection. When they speak in the arms of this person, they feel at peace and can escape into their dreams. The chorus repeats the sentiment "There is home" to emphasize that this person's presence and the way they make the singer feel is where they belong.
The second verse describes a specific moment between the two, on a Good Friday, where this person takes command and provides relief to the singer. The singer wonders if this person could forgive them if they continue to live in this sense of "home" that they share together. The third verse is a dialogue of sorts, with the other person expressing that they don't want to be in a committed relationship and prefer to stay free, but the singer insists, "there is home," emphasizing that this connection they share represents home for them. The song ends with the refrain of the chorus, underscoring the importance of this feeling of home and belonging with that person.
Overall, the lyrics to Home are a poignant tribute to the depth of connection we can feel with others and how that can give us a sense of belonging and purpose. The imagery used, such as smelling someone's hair and feeling their freedom, adds to the intimacy of the song, and the chorus provides a powerful theme that ties the song together.
Line by Line Meaning
When I got close enough to smell your hair
As I approached you, close enough to smell the scent of your hair, I began to comprehend the extent of your freedom.
And comprehend the freedom there
I was able to understand the level of independence you possessed from our relationship.
It was too late to wonder why
At that moment, I realized it was too late to question why I had let things get this far.
There is home
Despite the confusion and uncertainty in our relationship, the feeling of being around you and the peace it brings is like being at home.
When we speak in your arms
Sharing intimate moments with you where we can speak freely and openly while we are embracing each other.
There is peace in my dreams
In my thoughts and dreams there is always a feeling of tranquility when I am with you.
You alone
Only you bring such a peaceful and calming presence to my life.
Good Friday, when you took my hand
On a particular Good Friday, the day that Jesus sacrificed his life for humanity, you took my hand.
And relieve me of command
You freed me from my position of control, turning the tables on our relationship.
Could you forgive me if I live
I question if you could forgive me for being tied down to a traditional lifestyle, if I chose to continue living it.
In the home?
Would you still accept me and provide the same level of peacefulness despite being tied down to a more traditional way of life?
You say that you'll never have me
You have stated that you do not want a true commitment with me.
You say that you want to stay free
You value your independence and want to remain free of any constraints that come with a committed relationship.
But there is home
Despite your reluctance to commit, being around you still gives me a sense of peace and comfort like nowhere else in the world.
Alone
In my peaceful and calm moments, it is just me and my thoughts.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: STEPHEN DUFFY
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wallyofjericho
beyond incredible. one of my top 10 songs of all time, along with lilac time's dance out of the shadows
simon bailey
Fabulous.................
Silke Böhme
Ja.....