I'm Going Home
Ten Years Later Lyrics
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Goin' home, my baby
Goin' home, to see my baby
Our baby, how good
My baby, be good
I'm goin' home, my baby
Home to see my girl
Oh baby, baby, I'm coming home
Baby, baby I'm coming home
Tell me mama, baby, I'm coming home
Gonna see my baby, see my baby fine
Gonna take my baby, wanna take my baby mine
Gonna take my woman treats me real kind
I'm goin' home, my baby
I'm goin' home, to see my baby
Goin' home, my baby
Gonna see my baby, see my baby fine
Take my baby, take my baby mine
Gonna tell your mama how good that love of ours
I'm goin' home, to see my baby
I'm goin' home, to see my baby
Oh, baby ooh
Wanna take you back, take where love belong
Treat me baby, treat, don't treat me wrong
Oh, baby, I'm rollin'
Baby, baby, I'm rollin'
Baby, baby, I'm rollin'
Won't you shake me, baby, well get you rollin' down
Won't you shake me, baby, well get you rollin' down
Oh, baby, we're gonna have some fun
Baby, please don't go, baby, please don't go
Baby, please don't go, baby, please don't go
Please don't go, she's cold, I need you
Comin' home, ooh, hey
Come on over baby, whole lotta shakin' goin' on
I'm goin' home, to see my baby
Home, to see my girl, ooh
I'm goin' home, take my baby
I'm goin' home, see my baby
Gonna take me back, I'll take her where I belong
I'm goin' home, to see my baby
I'm goin' home, to see my baby
Come on, take me, yeah
I'm goin' home, I'm goin' home
I'm goin' home, hey, hoo
Gonna take me back right where I belong
I'm goin' home, I'm goin' home
I'm goin' home, I'm goin' home
Right where I belong
The lyrics to Ten Years Later’s song, “I’m Going Home,” revolve around the idea of returning home to reunite with the singer’s loved one. Through the repetition of the phrase “goin’ home, my baby,” the singer emphasizes the anticipation and excitement of the upcoming reunion. The use of “baby” as a term of affection emphasizes the singer’s love for their partner. The singer’s desire to see their partner is also reinforced through the repetition of “see my baby” throughout the song.
The chorus, “Baby, baby, I’m coming home,” is a declaration of the singer’s intent to return to their loved one. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the importance of the singer’s relationship with their partner. The singer appears to be looking forward to telling their partner’s mother about “that love of ours,” indicating a strong and genuine connection between the singer and their partner. Towards the end of the song, the singer expresses their desire to “take [their] woman [who] treats [them] real kind” back home.
Overall, the lyrics of “I’m Going Home” portray a strong sense of love and desire for connection with one’s partner. The repeated emphasis on the singer’s intent to return home and see their loved one highlights the importance of relationships and the power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Goin' home, my baby
Heading back to be with the one I love
Our baby, how good
Our child is doing well
My baby, be good
I hope my partner has been doing well
I'm goin' home, my baby
Home to see my girl
Returning to see my partner who I consider my 'girl'
Oh baby, baby, I'm coming home
Baby, baby I'm coming home
Tell me mama, baby, I'm coming home
Announcing the imminent return to a significant other and informing others of the same
Gonna see my baby, see my baby fine
Gonna take my baby, wanna take my baby mine
Gonna take my woman treats me real kind
Excited to see a partner who treats them well and wants to take them with them when they leave
Gonna tell your mama how good that love of ours
Informing a mother figure about the positive aspects of the relationship with their offspring
Wanna take you back, take where love belong
Treat me baby, treat, don't treat me wrong
Wants to return to a place where love exists and hopes their partner treats them well
Oh, baby, I'm rollin'
Baby, baby, I'm rollin'
Baby, baby, I'm rollin'
Feeling carefree and excited about the prospect of returning to their loved one
Won't you shake me, baby, well get you rollin' down
Oh, baby, we're gonna have some fun
Anticipating a joyful reunion with their loved one and hoping to have a good time together
Baby, please don't go, baby, please don't go
Baby, please don't go, baby, please don't go
Please don't go, she's cold, I need you
Begging their partner not to leave them because they need their warmth and love
Comin' home, ooh, hey
Come on over baby, whole lotta shakin' goin' on
I'm goin' home, to see my baby
Home, to see my girl, ooh
Excitedly returning home to see their partner and ready to have a good time together
Gonna take me back, I'll take her where I belong
Come on, take me, yeah
Promising to take their partner to a place where they both belong and requesting their partner to come with them
I'm goin' home, I'm goin' home
I'm goin' home, hey, hoo
Gonna take me back right where I belong
Reiterating the intention to return to the place where they belong with their loved one
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Buffy Sainte Marie
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Donald Elley
One of the greatest guitarists of all time
tanapat peemanee
Another one is Lory Gallagher ... imo
Riccardo Vannucci
@tanapat peemanee Rory...
Tania Araujo
yeeaaah bro. Alvin Lee is the most greater guitar hero forever
joestrummer32
So underrated....
Faisal Ahmad
Yup. Respect
V.German11B
The unforgettable Alvin Lee, truly one of the best rock 🎸 players of the world.
Glenn Gamst
Alvin Lee is superb! 10 years after Woodstock and he was still burnig down the house.
Riz Reid
I saw him in a club in '83 and he and his were specTACular !n fact, he played 2! sets that night and BOTH were spectacular !
jerry evert
One of the best songs in rock history