I Want to Go Home
The Specials Lyrics


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I want to go home
Yes, I want to go home
Lord oh, I want to go home

If you see my mother
Two sisters and brother, yeah
Tell them I want to come home
This life I'm livin'
Is better off dyin', yeah
Lord, I want to come home

I want to go home
Yeah, I want to go home
Oh, I want to go home

I want to go home
Yes, I want to go home
Lord oh, I want to go home

This life I'm livin'
I'm better off dyin', yeah
Lord oh, I want to go home

I want to go home
Please, let me go home
Oh, I want to go home





Want to go home
Please, let me go home, yeah

Overall Meaning

The Specials’ “I Want To Go Home” is a song about longing for the comforts of home and family. The singer expresses a deep desire to return to his hometown and be with his mother, two sisters, and brother. He believes that the life he is living is not worth living and that he would be better off dead if he cannot go back home. The repetition of “I want to go home” in the chorus shows the importance of this desire to the singer.


The lyrics portray a deep sense of homesickness, which is a universal emotion that almost everyone has experienced at some point in their life. This song can be interpreted as a commentary on the difficulties of living away from home or as an anthem for those who are longing to return to their roots. The singer is expressing a sentiment that almost anyone can relate to.


Overall, “I Want To Go Home” is a powerful and emotive song that showcases The Specials’ ability to connect with their audience through deeply personal and relatable lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to go home
The singer has a strong desire to return to their place of origin


Yes, I want to go home
The singer reaffirms their longing to return home


Lord oh, I want to go home
The singer prays to a higher power for assistance in being able to return home


If you see my mother
The artist is reaching out to someone who may come in contact with their family


Two sisters and brother, yeah
The artist wants their message to be passed on to specific family members


Tell them I want to come home
The singer wants their family to know their strong desire to return home


This life I'm livin'
The singer is currently in a state of existence that is unfavorable to them


Is better off dyin', yeah
The artist would prefer death to their current situation


Lord, I want to come home
The artist seeks help from a higher power to aid in their ability to return home


Please, let me go home
The artist makes a plea for assistance in being able to return home


Want to go home
The singer restates their longing to go home




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