Almost Home
Sultan + Shepard Lyrics


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As you came into my life
I knew I would be your wife
The choice I had I couldn't make
When I leave, remember that
I'll be back again
I'll be back again

Touch of heart, kiss of faith
Open palms anticipate
Carry me through the haze
When you fall, you're the one
Always on my mind

All the loss and all the pain
Open arms await

Hold on, baby, I'm almost home
I'm almost home
I'm almost home, I said
Hold on, baby, I'm almost home
I'm almost home
I'm almost home

Will you call for me?
Will you wait and see?
What you mean to me?
I said hold on, love, will you call for me?
Will you wait and see?
What you mean to me?
I said hold on, hold on
Oh, oh, hold on, hold on
Oh, oh, hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on

As she cries through the night
Promises of a life
Familiar voice, hear my name
Echoing feel the weight
I'll be back again
I'll be back again

Acts of God like a bear
Song of love, kiss and tear
Free of words, free of mind
I'll go forward by your side
Always on my mind
Always on my mind

All the loss and all the pain
Open arms await

Hold on, baby, I'm almost home
I'm almost home
I'm almost home, you said
Hold on, baby, I'm almost home
I'm almost home
I'm almost home

Will you call for me?
Will you wait and see?
What you mean to me?
I said hold on, love, will you call for me?
Will you wait and see?
What you mean to me?
I said hold on, hold on
Oh, oh, hold on, hold on
Oh, oh, hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on





(Hold on, baby)
(Hold on, baby)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sultan + Shepard's song "Almost Home" provide a mix of melancholic and hopeful emotions regarding the singer's relationship with their partner. The first verse shows the singer's certainty that they will marry their partner, but they ultimately couldn't choose to stay with them. However, they promise to come back to them when they leave. The second verse shows a kind of spiritual bond between the partners, where they are anticipating each other's touch, and the singer is willing to "carry" their partner when they fall.


The chorus is a repeated plea from the singer to their partner to "hold on" because they're "almost home." This phrase can have many interpretations, but it could mean that the singer is on their way back to their partner soon. The bridge has the same plead and a question from the singer to their partner, asking if they'll call and wait for them until they come back. The song ends repeating the chorus, with the singer asking their partner to hold on.


The lyrics of "Almost Home" tell a story of two lovers having to be separated, but they promise to come back and be reunited. The chorus's repeated plea and the bridge's question emphasize the idea of the singer's determination to return to their partner. The metaphors of touch, open palms, and waiting for each other show a sense of longing and vulnerability from both partners.


Line by Line Meaning

As you came into my life
When you entered my life


I knew I would be your wife
I instantly knew we were meant to be together


The choice I had I couldn't make
I didn't have a choice but to be with you


When I leave, remember that
If I ever have to leave, don't forget about me


I'll be back again
I'll come back to you


Touch of heart, kiss of faith
Love that is both emotional and spiritual


Open palms anticipate
Ready to receive what is to come


Carry me through the haze
Help me through difficult times


When you fall, you're the one
Even in your lowest moments, you're still the one I love


Always on my mind
I think of you constantly


All the loss and all the pain
Despite all the hardships


Open arms await
I'm ready to embrace you


Hold on, baby, I'm almost home
Just hold on a little longer, I'm almost there


Will you call for me?
Will you reach out to me?


Will you wait and see?
Will you be patient and see what happens?


What you mean to me?
How much you matter to me?


As she cries through the night
As she suffers and weeps in the darkness


Promises of a life
Hope for a better future


Familiar voice, hear my name
Hearing my name from a familiar voice


Echoing feel the weight
Feeling the impact of my absence


Acts of God like a bear
Catastrophic events like a bear attack


Song of love, kiss and tear
A love story with moments of joy and sorrow


Free of words, free of mind
Being in a state of deep, wordless connection


I'll go forward by your side
I'll be with you every step of the way


Hold on, baby, I'm almost home
Just hold on a little longer, I'm almost there


Will you call for me?
Will you reach out to me?


Will you wait and see?
Will you be patient and see what happens?


What you mean to me?
How much you matter to me?




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ossama Al Sarraf, Nadia Ali, Ori Rakib, Ned Tanner Shepard

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@nathaniaazzahra4474

As you came into my life
I knew I would be your wife
The choice I had I couldn't make
When I leave, remember that
I'll be back again
I'll be back again

Touch of heart, kiss of faith
Open palms anticipate
Carry me through the haze
When you fall, you're the one
Always on my mind

All the loss and all the pain
Open arms await

Hold on, baby, I'm almost home
I'm almost home
I'm almost home, I said
Hold on, baby, I'm almost home
I'm almost home
I'm almost home

Will you call for me?
Will you wait and see?
What you mean to me?
I said hold on, love, will you call for me?
Will you wait and see?
What you mean to me?
I said hold on, hold on
Oh, oh, hold on, hold on
Oh, oh, hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on

As she cries through the night
Promises of a life
Familiar voice, hear my name
Echoing feel the weight
I'll be back again
I'll be back again

Acts of God like a bear
Song of love, kiss and tear
Free of words, free of mind
I'll go forward by your side
Always on my mind
Always on my mind

All the loss and all the pain
Open arms await

Hold on, baby, I'm almost home
I'm almost home
I'm almost home, you said
Hold on, baby, I'm almost home
I'm almost home
I'm almost home

Will you call for me?
Will you wait and see?
What you mean to me?
I said hold on, love, will you call for me?
Will you wait and see?
What you mean to me?
I said hold on, hold on
Oh, oh, hold on, hold on
Oh, oh, hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on



All comments from YouTube:

@pvickmalhotra

2023 🎧 ❤

@NewAgeAngie

This is a song about twin flames and their dance together until they find each other. 🤗💕 Love the symbolism. So creative and simple.

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This song is about a but plug he lost in arizona

@fzahab

Who's addicted to this song?

@elvissebas

me :D

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Im addicted to heroin, but ok

@urnotren

Me me me

@nickysexperience004

I don’t find it addictive but I find it relaxing.

@kelpojohny5562

Whos listening in 2021 this masterpiece?👍❤

@sarahtcjr1

2022 😉

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