Winwood released a new album "Nine Lives" on April 29, 2008, and started a tour with Tom Petty and others in May 2008.
Can't Find My Way Home
Steve Winwood Lyrics
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Somebody must change
You are the reason I've been waiting all these years
Somebody holds the key
Well, I'm near the end and I just ain't got the time
And I'm wasted and I can't find my way home
But I can't find my way home
But I can't find my way home
But I can't find my way home
Still I can't find my way home
And I've done nothing wrong
But I can't find my way home
In Steve Winwood's song "Can't Find My Way Home," the lyrics are reflective of a person who is lost and searching for a sense of direction or purpose in life. The opening lines encourage the individual to let go of their ego, represented by the metaphorical "throne," and focus on making necessary changes to move forward. The following lines suggest that the singer has been waiting for someone or something to give them direction and purpose. However, they acknowledge that they hold the key ultimately, and despite feeling lost and wasting time, they are still trying to find their way home.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the sense of disorientation and confusion the singer is feeling. They are unable to find their way home despite their best efforts. The final line of the song, "And I've done nothing wrong," suggests that perhaps the singer is not necessarily seeking redemption but instead needs to forgive themselves to move forward.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal human experience of feeling lost or directionless at times in life. The lyrics are introspective and contemplative, with a sense of longing for purpose and meaning. Steve Winwood's soulful vocal delivery and the bluesy guitar work add to the emotional weight of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Come down off your throne and leave your body alone
You must release the power you feel, and break free from the control it has over you.
Somebody must change
A change needs to happen for progress to be made in this situation.
You are the reason I've been waiting all these years
You are the driving force behind my endeavors, and I have been patiently waiting for you.
Somebody holds the key
Someone has the solution to the problems that we face, and it is up to us to find them.
Well, I'm near the end and I just ain't got the time
I am running out of time, and I cannot afford to waste any more of it.
And I'm wasted and I can't find my way home
I feel lost and hopeless, as if I have been wandering for too long without direction.
I can't find my way home
I am lost and cannot find my way back to where I belong.
Still I can't find my way home
Despite my efforts, I am still unable to find my way back home.
And I've done nothing wrong
I am innocent and have not knowingly caused harm, yet I am still struggling and lost.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Steve Winwood
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@JoelBryant1960
I keep coming back to this video every few weeks to get my fix. Such soulful simple beauty to this song. ❤️❤️
@tjmpiano
Talk about the high water mark... This man and his music are legendary...
@stanbeacham
Mesmerizing—voice and guitar. It just doesn't get better than this!
@KevinLawrenceODonnell
In the late 60's early 70's such a magic ship of albums that sailed crisscrossing the Atlantic, from England to the States and the States to England. What a glorious time to be young and turned onto music such as this.
@AWorldExposure
The snap of the fire was perfect! ;)
@jonesfoto
Humbling, right? What pure, raw beauty.
@johnberry6077
I love how that fire knows exactly when to make a rimshot.
@MichaelByers13
The line, "At the age of 14 Winwood joined the Spencer Davis Group,..." from his bio on Wikipedia, just amazes me. More amazing was that he had been, "backing blues singers such as Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, T-Bone Walker, Howlin' Wolf, B. B. King, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Eddie Boyd, Otis Spann, Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley on their United Kingdom tours" before that. What a bold and talented individual!
@christopherspohn8071
This is the best version, that said thankyou steve winwood for the songs.
@jerrypoin
Probably listened to this a hundred times and am still in awe. Always been a fan of Steves', but this one is his best!