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Another night another room another phone call
One more day
Another road another sign by my window
Counting miles away

I'd come back I would
I would come right back to your arms
If I only could

So long hard roads
Wake me up when we're home
Wake me up when we're home

Yesterday is today is tomorrow the next day Is the same
As I wander these miles I wonder
Should I have stayed

I would turn around
I would come right back your way
Just not today

So long hard roads
I'm coming back home
So long hard roads
Wake me up when we're home

I might turn around
I'll come back some day
I might turn around
I'll be home some day

So long hard roads




I'm coming back home
I'm coming back home

Overall Meaning

Syd's "Back Home" describes the feeling of being far away from someone you love and the longing to be back in their embrace. The repetitive nature of the song's structure mirrors the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of traveling and missing someone. The first stanza introduces the idea that the singer is constantly moving from place to place, always making phone calls and counting the miles away from their loved one. The line "If I only could" emphasizes the frustration of not being able to physically return home.


The second stanza reflects on the past and present, wondering if the decision to leave was the right one. The line "Should I have stayed" shows the singer's internal conflict between following their own path and being with the person they love. Despite this, the following lines express a desire to eventually return home. The repetition of the phrase "So long hard roads/I'm coming back home" in the third stanza further emphasizes the longing to finally reunite with their loved one.


Overall, "Back Home" explores the bittersweet feeling of exploration and adventure while still missing the comfort of home and loved ones. It is a relatable song for anyone who has felt the pull of wanderlust while simultaneously longing for the familiarity and warmth of home.


Line by Line Meaning

Another night another room another phone call
Syd is expressing a sense of repetition and monotony in her life, where each new day feels like it is just more of the same.


One more day
She feels that the time is passing slowly and she is just trying to get through each day, hoping that things will eventually change.


Another road another sign by my window
Syd is on the move again, traveling down another road and seeing the same familiar signs along the way. She is a bit of a nomad, but also feels a sense of loneliness that comes with this lifestyle.


Counting miles away
As she travels, Syd is keeping track of how far she has gone and how much further she has to go before reaching her destination. This can be both exciting and tiring at the same time.


I'd come back I would
Despite all the traveling and uncertainty, Syd wants to return home and be with her loved ones again. This is a constant thought in her mind.


I would come right back to your arms
She longs for the comfort and security of being with the person she loves, and the embrace that only they can provide.


If I only could
However, there are circumstances preventing her from doing so, and Syd wishes that she could make it back home right now if only it were possible.


So long hard roads
Syd acknowledges the difficulties and obstacles that come with traveling, and how each new road feels like a battle.


Wake me up when we're home
She's asking for help to get through the journey and reach the destination. The only thing that keeps her going is the thought of finally being able to sleep soundly in her own home.


Yesterday is today is tomorrow the next day Is the same
Again, Syd is expressing a feeling of sameness and repetition in her daily life. Each day feels like the last and there is no real sense of progress or change.


As I wander these miles I wonder
As she continues her travels, Syd is taking time to reflect on her life and her choices. She wonders if she should have made different decisions, or if there is anything she could be doing differently now to improve her situation.


Should I have stayed
This is a question that often crosses Syd's mind, wondering if she made the right choice to leave home or if she would be better off staying put.


I would turn around
Despite any doubts or regrets, Syd still wants to make it back home eventually. She is considering the possibility of turning around and heading back.


I would come right back your way
Again, Syd expresses her desire to be with the person she loves, and it's clear that this is the main motivator behind her journey.


Just not today
While she wants to return home soon, Syd recognizes that it might not be possible right now. There might be other things she needs to do or take care of before making her way back.


I might turn around
Syd is still considering her options and whether or not to continue traveling. She is not committed to any one path just yet.


I'll come back some day
Ultimately, Syd knows that she will make her way back home eventually, even if it's not today. She has hope for the future and the possibility of reuniting with her loved ones.


I'm coming back home
This final line sums up the entire song and all of Syd's feelings. She is determined to make it back home, no matter what obstacles stand in her way. There is a sense of hope and optimism that things will work out in the end.




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Written by: JOHN DENVER

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Comments from YouTube:

@jbknox5

Hart of Dixie brought me here

@jenhardey4126

I love this song but can't find any other songs by this guy!  When I look up Syd nothing else comes up.  What's his last name?  or other songs he sings?  Thanks!

@JuanCastaneda-yp9mr

Other songs:
-Here's a love song
-All I Know
Can I Call You
-Dammit (blink-182 cover)

@drwoe

Erin Syd Sidney

@jocelynpetersen984

anybody have guitar tabs for this song

@ashmullane7128

I can't find a tab anywhere and I've been looking for four years. I'll write one myself one of these days.

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