The group originally comprised brothers Alan Ralph Osmond (born June 22, 1949), (Melvin) Wayne Osmond (born August 28, 1951), Merrill Davis Osmond (born April 30, 1953), Jay Wesley Osmond (born March 2, 1955) and Donny (Donald) Clark Osmond (born December 9, 1957). They were later joined by younger siblings (Olive) Marie Osmond (born October 13, 1959) and Jimmy (James) Arthur Osmond (born April 16, 1963).
In 1966, they made their performing debut with their siblings on Andy Williams Show, though they didn't come around much again until the Donny and Marie Show and The Osmond Family Show.
Take Me Home
The Osmonds Lyrics
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Oh, let me hear again those wonderful sounds
Thinking of way back then, oh, how I can remember when
We had a lot of friends, take me back again
Take me back again to my hometown
I wanna hear again that sweet old sound
The only happiness I ever found is back in my hometown
Turn back the hands of time, the memories of yours and mine
Just let me walk around through the streets of the town
'Cause when I feel alone, I think about the folks back home
All those forgotten friends, take me back again
Take me back again to my hometown
I wanna hear again that sweet old sound
The only happiness I ever found is back in my hometown
Take me back again to my hometown
I wanna hear again that sweet old sound
The only happiness I ever found is back in my hometown
Take me back again to my hometown
I wanna hear again that sweet old sound
The only happiness I ever found is back in my hometown
Take me back again to my
The Osmonds’s song “Take Me Home” is a poignant plea to be transported back to one's roots. The lyrics convey a deep sense of nostalgia, as the singer longs to revisit the comfort and joy of home. The opening lines “Oh, won't you play for me my favorite melody, Oh, let me hear again those wonderful sounds” highlights how music has the power to transport us to another time and place. The words that follow are a testament to the power of memory, as the singer reflects on the past, specifically “way back then” when they “had a lot of friends.”
The singer then goes on to explicitly request to be taken “back again to my hometown,” where the “sweet old sound” of home is waiting. The chorus repeats this plea for rhythm and emphasis. The second verse, “Turn back the hands of time, the memories of yours and mine, Just let me walk around through the streets of the town” is a wistful reflection on how the ravages of time take a toll on our memories. The sense of disconnect and loneliness when being parted from the familiar, the “folks back home” and “forgotten friends,” is palpable throughout the song.
Overall, “Take Me Home” is a testament to the deep-seated and essential human need for home, and the powerful role that music and memory play in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, won't you play for me my favorite melody
Can you please play my favorite song? It fills me with nostalgia and brings back happy memories.
Oh, let me hear again those wonderful sounds
I long to listen to that beautiful and delightful music once more.
Thinking of way back then, oh, how I can remember when
Remembering those old days, oh how vividly I recall them
We had a lot of friends, take me back again
We were surrounded by so many friends then, let me go back to those days.
Take me back again to my hometown
I want to go back to where I grew up.
I wanna hear again that sweet old sound
I want to listen to that beautiful and nostalgic music that reminds me of the old days.
The only happiness I ever found is back in my hometown
The only true joy and contentment I have experienced is in my hometown.
Turn back the hands of time, the memories of yours and mine
If only we could go back in time to relive our shared memories of the past.
Just let me walk around through the streets of the town
I want to stroll around the town and reminisce about the old times.
'Cause when I feel alone, I think about the folks back home
When I am by myself, I often think about the people from my hometown.
All those forgotten friends, take me back again
I miss all those old friends that I have lost touch with, please take me back to those days.
Take me back again to my hometown
I want to go visit my hometown again.
I wanna hear again that sweet old sound
I want to listen to that beautiful music again that takes me back to my roots.
The only happiness I ever found is back in my hometown
My hometown is the only place where I have found true happiness.
Take me back again to my hometown
I am begging you to take me back to my beloved hometown.
I wanna hear again that sweet old sound
I yearn to hear that old familiar sound that brings me so much joy.
The only happiness I ever found is back in my hometown
My hometown is where I have always found true happiness and contentment.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKE CURB
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@TonyHickschick
Beautiful song from a great album
@territiernan-maguire8707
I love this CD and just ordered it! You cannot mistake that Osmond harmony!! It's to die for!!
@TheClarecon
AMAZING! Jimmy you sound , the best you have ever sounded. x Beautiful song, well done to Michael Bolton, for writing such a suited song for your voices. x
@naughtyangel59
Love his vocals on this song
@florintanase
Great song, great interpretation !
@ani4301
Crazy to think these guys are my neighbors
@bonyangele7320
excellent cet album !!!