The band, from London, UK, started out as The Dave Clark Quintet in 1957, with Dave Clark on drums, Dave Sanford on lead guitar, Chris Walls on bass, Don Vale on piano (and arranger) and a saxophone player. By 1962, the band had changed its name to The Dave Clark Five and settled on the line-up that continued until the band called it a day in 1970: Dave Clark (drums, vocals; born December 15, 1939), Lenny Davidson (guitar; born May 30, 1944), Rick Huxley (bass; born August 5, 1942; died February 11, 2013), Denis Payton (saxes, harmonica, vocals; born August 11, 1943, died December 17, 2006), Mike Smith (keyboards, vocals; born December 6, 1943, died February 28, 2008).
Between 1964 and 1967, the band had 17 records in the US Billboard Top 40, with 12 Top 40 United Kingdom hits.
The DC5 disbanded in 1970, having placed three singles on the UK chart that year, two of which reached the Top Ten. That same year, Davidson, Huxley and Payton left and Alan Parker and Eric Ford joined on lead guitar and bass; this line-up, renamed "Dave Clark & Friends", lasted until 1973.
Come Home
The Dave Clark Five Lyrics
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Tears start fallin' from my eyes
I remember things we used to say
And the ties that bind our love
Only one thing I want to do
Come home (whoa yeah)
Come home
I'm comin' home
Please remember while I'm away
I think of you night and day
Of the things, of the fun
While we were one
Only one thing I want to do
Come home, come home
Long as I know I'm comin' home to you
I didn't think I'd ever be, whoa whoa
As bad as it's been, no-no-no
But now I'm comin' home
To give you a ring
As I write my letter today
Tears start fallin' from my eyes
I remember things we used to say
And the ties that bind our love
Only one thing I want to do
Come home (whoa whoa yeah)
Come home
Long as I know I'm comin' home to you
Only one thing I want to do
Come home (whoa whoa)
Come home
Long as I know I'm comin' home to you
The lyrics to The Dave Clark Five's song "Come Home" conveys the longing and desire of a man who is away from his loved one. The song starts with the singer writing a letter with tears in his eyes, reminiscing about the sweet memories he shared with his partner. He wishes to be with her again and says that he wants to come home as long as he knows that he is coming home to her. The lyrics express the idea that even though they are apart, they are still bound by the love they share.
The chorus repeats the words "come home" indicating that this is the only thing he wants to do. He pleads with his partner to remember him while he is away, thinking about the fun they had when they were together. The singer realizes that he might have taken their relationship for granted and vowed to give her a ring when he returns. As the song ends, the lyrics repeat that coming home is the only thing he wants to do and the only thing that matters.
Line by Line Meaning
As I write my letter today
I am currently in the process of writing this letter.
Tears start fallin' from my eyes
I am crying as I write this letter.
I remember things we used to say
I am reminiscing about the things we used to talk about.
And the ties that bind our love
I am reflecting on the strong connection we share in our relationship.
Only one thing I want to do
My current desire is singular in focus.
Come home (whoa yeah)
I want you to come back home to me.
Come home
This is my plea for you to return home.
Long as I know I'm comin' home to you
The fact that I am returning to you is the most important thing.
Please remember while I'm away
I want you to keep me in your thoughts while I am gone.
I think of you night and day
I am constantly thinking about you.
Of the things, of the fun
I am recalling all the enjoyable experiences we had together.
While we were one
During the time that we were united as a couple.
I didn't think I'd ever be, whoa whoa
I did not expect to feel the way that I do now.
As bad as it's been, no-no-no
Things have been tough, but I am hopeful.
But now I'm comin' home
I have made the decision to return home.
To give you a ring
I plan to propose to you when I return home.
Only one thing I want to do
My singular focus remains.
Come home (whoa whoa yeah)
I repeat my plea for you to come back home to me.
Come home
Again, this is my ultimate hope and desire.
Long as I know I'm comin' home to you
The knowledge that I will be returning to you is all that matters.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AMBER STREETER, HARVEY MASON JR., PATRICK SMITH, DAMON THOMAS, DEWAINE WHITMORE JR.
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@daves.6619
Reminds me of my first date in 1965. She played this on the jukebox. After a couple weeks, I never saw her again. I heard she passed away in 2004. This song always reminds me of her. RIP Betty!
@dexterreyes4739
I was 5 yrs old then now 2023,tears flowing
@bobvasquez1257
i'm 70 years old and listening to this beautiful classic and fortunate I grew up in this fantastic era.Brings back so many memories. Much love to all!
@brianboyko3292
I’m also 70 and you’re bang on , when I was 13, in 1965, I visited my relatives in England, with my parents, my mom was a war bride, it was the height of Beatlemaniia and the British Invasion, so I hooked...as I write this I’m listening to Toronto Zoomer radio British invasions...just played DC5, love it!!
@dennisberceles7387
One of my favourites by the Dave Clark 5.
@Tonetwisters
White British soul-blues ... done only the way Mike Smith and the DC5 could do it. What a song. What a sound. Thank the Lord for that music era.
@danestegman155
Good song! CLASSIC! DC5 music!
@alfching2499
Yer bloody great this,Everything is perfect on this track
@jennifursun3303
love the bass on this song
@cycologist7069
The very first power balled. And the best.