Hailing from Oklahoma, Stephen Speaks is a music project led by Rockwell Ry… Read Full Bio ↴Hailing from Oklahoma, Stephen Speaks is a music project led by Rockwell Ryan Ripperger, who has collaborated with hundreds of artists over five independent releases. In summer of 2010 Rockwell teamed up with producer Brady Blade to record the first major Stephen Speaks record, which is set to be released in 2011. Statistically, Stephen Speaks has been one of the most successful independent artists from the mid-west for the last decade. From topping online charts to the top 100 CD Baby best sellers, they have racked up astounding numbers in every market submitted to, played hundreds of performances across the globe, and racked up tens of millions of internet plays via word of mouth. While gaining roots performing in the mid-west, Stephen Speaks is beginning to branch out, including performances with artists such as Owl City, OneRepublic, Augustana, Ingrid Michaelson, Eric Hutchinson, The Daylights, Shiny Toy Guns, Dave Barnes, and Duncan Sheik.

On My Way
Stephen Speaks Lyrics

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(R. Ripperger)

I'm comin home to see you
Yes I'm comin home tonight
If the time gone has wronged you
Than I'm gonna make it right
I'm gonna hear how much you missed me
And I'm gonna say the same

How I miss the way you touch me
And the way you say my name

But don't get used to this coming home thing
'Cause next time I'm leaving
You're the one I'm gonna bring

"I'm takin you to Italy
We're gonna sail to Rome
If we find Hawaii
Then we'll make that our home
I'm takin' you to London and
We'll backpack to France
But leave this town again without you...
There ain't a chance"

I can see the city lights now
The plane is almost in
I can't help but giggle at all
The trouble we'll get in
Oh baby, leaving you behind
Had to be a sin
But never fear cause it ain't
Happening again

Repeat Chorus

Overall Meaning

The song "On My Way" by Stephen Speaks is a declaration of love from one partner to another. The singer is coming back to see his loved one and he is very excited to be reunited with them. He recognizes that the time he has been away may have caused some hurt and that he wants to make it right. The lyrics suggest that the couple may have had problems in the past, but the singer is determined to make things work out. He talks about how much he has missed his partner, from the way they touch him to how they say his name.

The second verse of the song makes a grand declaration of the singer's love for his partner. He speaks of taking his partner to Italy, Rome and Hawaii. The idea of finding the perfect place to be together is present throughout the song, and it suggests that the singer wants to create a life with his partner. The idea of never leaving town without his partner suggests that he wants to create a permanent home together.

Overall, "On My Way" is a song about love, commitment, and reconciliation. The singer recognizes the mistakes he has made in the past but is determined to make things right. He wants to be with his partner and create a life together, which will involve lots of traveling and adventure. The song is a sweet and romantic declaration of love that will resonate with anyone who has been separated from their loved one.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm comin home to see you
I am returning home to see you

Yes I'm comin home tonight
Tonight is the night I come home

If the time gone has wronged you
If my absence has caused any harm

Than I'm gonna make it right
I will do what I can to fix it

I'm gonna hear how much you missed me
I want to know how much you missed me

And I'm gonna say the same
I will tell you how much I missed you too

How I miss the way you touch me
I long for the feeling of your touch

And the way you say my name
I adore the way you say my name

But don't get used to this coming home thing
Don't expect me to always be home

'Cause next time I'm leaving
Because I will be leaving again

You're the one I'm gonna bring
But next time, I am taking you with me