I'll Be Home
The Flamingos Lyrics
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Please wait there for me
We'll stroll along together
Once more our love will be free
At the corner, the drugstore
Each Saturday we would meet
I'd walk you home in the moonlight
So, darling, as I write this letter
Here's hoping you're thinking of me
My time's about up, so long until
I'll be home to start serving you
I'll be home, my darling
Please wait there for me
We'll stroll along together
All of these things we'll repeat
So, darling, as I write this letter
Here's hoping you're thinking of me
My time's about up, so long until
I'll be home to start serving you
I'll be home, my darling
Please wait there for me
We'll stroll along together
Our love will be free
The Flamingos’ song “I’ll Be Home” is a tale of a soldier longing for his love while he is away serving his country. Through the lyrics, the soldier expresses his affection for his darling and promises to return soon. This song is a poignant reminder of the sacrifice and emotional turmoil that soldiers go through when they are away from their loved ones.
The lyrics are simple and heartfelt, creating a sense of nostalgia and yearning for the past. The soldier reminisces about the times they spent together strolling along and meeting at the drugstore on Saturdays. The memories of their love and the joy they experienced together are poignant reminders of what the soldier is fighting for.
As the soldier writes his letter, he hopes that his sweetheart is thinking of him and eagerly awaiting his return. He promises to come back to her and start serving her once again. The song is a powerful message of the love and devotion that exists between two people, even when they are worlds apart.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be home, my darling
I am assuring my lover that I will eventually return home to them.
Please wait there for me
I am requesting that my lover remain patient and hold out for my return.
We'll stroll along together
Upon my return, I plan to spend leisurely time walking and chatting with my lover.
Once more our love will be free
Our love will regain its comfortable and unburdened state.
At the corner, the drugstore
Every Saturday my lover and I would meet up near the drugstore.
Each Saturday we would meet
Weekly, we had a standing date that we both looked forward to.
I'd walk you home in the moonlight
I would accompany my lover on their journey back home in the soothing light of the moon.
All of these things will be free
These activities will no longer be lost or unavailable to us.
So, darling, as I write this letter
As I compose this written communication to you, my beloved,
Here's hoping you're thinking of me
I hope that you have not forgotten about me during my time away from you.
My time's about up, so long until
The period of time I have available to write this letter to you is ending. Until next time,
All of these things we'll repeat
We will partake in these activities again once I return home.
Our love will be free
Our love will exist unbothered by outside circumstances or obligations.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: Ferdinand Washington, Stanley Lewis, KRISTOF HAJOS, PETER HARY
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Kenneth Archambault
Lyrics
I'll be home, my darling
Please wait for me
(Wait for me)
We'll stroll along together
Once more our love will be free
At the corner drugstore
Each Saturday we would meet
(We would meet)
I'd walk you home in the moonlight
All of these things we'll repeat
So darling, as I write this letter
Here's hoping you're thinking of me
My time's about up
So long until I'll be home to start serving you
I'll be home, my darling
Please wait for me
(Wait for me)
We'll stroll along together
All of these things we'll repeat
So, darling, as I write this letter
Here's hoping, here's hoping you're thinking of me
Because my time's about up, doll
So long until I'll be home to start serving you
I'll be home, my darling
Please wait for me
(Wait for me)
We'll stroll along together
Once more our love will be free
Max16032
The Flamingos' biggest hit may be "I Only Have Eyes For You", but to me, this one is truly their absolute best. It's one beautiful, sentimental ballad sung with a passion true to its era. Takes you back to a time when great music was the norm, not the exception. Outstanding.
OtisFan1
After sixty years, this song still gives me chills every time I play it. I always felt this was the very best example of doo wop, although there are many beautiful ones. To anyone just discovering this genre, in addition to many other songs by this group, look up Lee Andrews and the Hearts, the Ink Spots, the Platters, oh, heck, too many to list; just explore.
Stanley Sims
One of their very best. Brings back a lot of memories.
Robert Cummings
The tender voice of Nate Nelson at it's best. Died far too young but his golden voice lives on . . . .
Stephen Fuchs
Goosebumps city! For my money, this is the Flamingos' very best!
Francis Figliola
For me "lovers never say goodbye" is the best, haunting. They take a page out of the Ink Spot's book. The Flamingos are the very best of doo-wop artists!
Bob H
This one and "At The Prom" are two of my favorite F'lamingos songs. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Mark Shark
One of my favorite groups from the 50's. Doo wop at its best.
Jasmine Valero
Song kills me just found it digging with my dad, I’m only 22 and I collect Doo Wop
jimgag2
My favorite Flamingos song is the one that I happen to be listening to at the time. For me, they’re all that good.