[edit] Career
Wariner began performing as a youth in his father's band and in local clubs. In 1971, he was hired as a bassist for Dottie West's band. He also worked heavily with Chet Atkins (one of his childhood influences) and he played with Bob Luman's band.
His first major recording contract was with RCA Records in 1978. His first single releases failed to chart in the top 40 of Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart, although the song "I'm Already Taken" was re-released in 1999, peaking at #3 that year. His first No. 1 hit came in December, 1981, with "All Roads Lead to You."
However, his real popularity didn't take off until the mid-1980s, when he began recording for MCA Records. During his six-year stint with MCA, he scored 19 consecutive top 10 hits, eight of them going to No. 1 on Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart. The most successful of those songs included "Some Fools Never Learn" (1985, his second No. 1 hit), "What I Didn't Do" (1985), "You Can Dream of Me" (1986), "Lynda" (1987) and "I Got Dreams" (1989).
In the early 1990s, Wariner continued his success with Arista Records, with several of his songs reaching the top 10. But his success soon tapered off, as radio programmers became more interested in newer performers.
Wariner, however, continued to maintain his popularity through his instrumental talents. One example was 1991's "Restless," a collaboration with Ricky Skaggs, Vince Gill and Mark O'Connor (from O'Connor's album The New Nashville Cats). "Restless" won Wariner (as well as Skaggs and Gill) his first Grammy Award in 1991 for Best Country Vocal Collaboration. In 1996, Wariner released an album of all instrumental tracks called No More Mr. Nice Guy. Though well-received by critics, it proved to be Wariner's last album for Arista.
Wariner also remained in the public eye with his songwriting talents. His composition, "Longneck Bottle" (a No. 1 hit by Garth Brooks), along with a No. 1 duet from early 1998 with singer Anita Cochran called "What If I Said" (his first No. 1 in more than eight years) reinvigorated Wariner's career.
The highlight of Wariner's career came in the spring of 1998. Now recording for Capitol Records, his song "Holes in the Floor of Heaven" - a song about dealing with grief of close friends and relatives - promptly shot to No. 2 and won the Country Music Association awards for Single of the Year and Song of the Year.
Wariner also collaborated with other well-known singers and songwriters, including Clint Black and Bill Anderson; he also scored several more hits, most notably 1999's "Two Teardrops" and "I'm Already Taken" (the latter a re-recording of his 1978 debut release).
[edit] Discography
Main article: Steve Wariner discography
[edit] External links
The Official Fan Club Website
Grand Ole Opry Bio
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Wariner"
When I Could Come Home To You
Steve Wariner Lyrics
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It's just an illusion 'cause there's no one at home
It shines just like it used to
When I could come home to you
There's a song on the radio
I love to hear it 'cause you loved it so
It reminds me of the things we used to do
[Chorus]
Guess I'm just fooling myself
I've always been a fool for you
I'm still living for the day my dreams come true
And I can come home to you
Like the ring I still wear
My heart's still waiting
It'll always be here
Do you ever think about those days too?
When I could home to you
[Chorus]
There's a light that I leave on
It's just an illusion 'cause there's no one at home...
The lyrics to Steve Wariner's song "When I Could Come Home To You" tell the story of a person who is holding onto memories of a past relationship. The singer leaves a light on, creating the illusion that someone is still waiting for them at home. The song speaks of a longing to return to a time when they could come home to the person they loved. The singer finds comfort in a song on the radio, which reminds them of the happy times they once shared. The chorus reveals the singer's vulnerability, admitting that they are still a fool for their past lover, hoping that their dreams will come true so they can return home to them.
The song is a nostalgic reflection of a love that has been lost or put on hold. It speaks of a desire to reclaim the past and rekindle a romance that has been lost, while also acknowledging the reality that it may not be possible. The song's lyrics and melody are relatable to anyone who has experienced heartache or regret, making it a popular choice for anyone who loves country music.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a light that I leave on
I keep this light on, hoping that one day you'll return home
It's just an illusion 'cause there's no one at home
The light is a false hope because you aren't actually there
It shines just like it used to
The light is a reminder of when things were good between us
When I could come home to you
When we were together and I could be with you at home
There's a song on the radio
There's a song that reminds me of you
I love to hear it 'cause you loved it so
I love to hear it because it reminds me of you and the things we shared
It reminds me of the things we used to do
The song brings back memories of the happy times we spent together
When I could come home to you
When we were together and I could come home to you
Guess I'm just fooling myself
I know in my heart that you're not coming back, but I can't help hoping
I've always been a fool for you
I've always loved you, even though it's not always been easy
I'm still living for the day my dreams come true
I still hold on to the hope that we'll be together again someday
And I can come home to you
And we can be together again, like we used to be
Like the ring I still wear
Like the ring I wear as a symbol of our love
My heart's still waiting
My heart still longs for you, even after all this time
It'll always be here
My love for you will never die
Do you ever think about those days too?
Do you ever remember the happy times we had together?
When I could come home to you
When we were together and I could come home to you
There's a light that I leave on
I keep this light on, hoping that one day you'll return home
It's just an illusion 'cause there's no one at home
The light is a false hope because you aren't actually there
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: MURRAH, WARINER
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