Tori Kelly first rose to attention when her cover of Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin Bout You,” went viral, racking up over 22 million views. To date, her YouTube channel boasts over ONE MILLION YouTube Subscribers with over 89 million views. Now, two EP’s later Handmade Songs, which Kelly self-penned, produced, mixed and released, and Foreword, she plans to release her first full length debut this spring.
Kelly co-wrote “Nobody Love” off her 2015 Spring debut alongside Rickard Goransson and Max Martin. Martin says, "After hearing Tori sing, we felt so inspired that we had no choice but to get involved. It’s been such a pleasure to be a part of her journey.” She also co-wrote with such vets as Savan Kotecha, Toby Gad, Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony, Wolf Cousins, and Ed Sheeran. The album, she says, does not depart from her soulful roots. “It’s like a marriage between that soulful urban thing and a mainstream pop vibe. It was hard to get to that place, but once we had ‘Nobody Love,’ I knew we’d cracked the code. It felt seamless.”
Working with one of the most successful hit makers in the industry is a long way from Kelly’s early years making songs in her bedroom and posting them online. Born and raised in Temecula, California, Kelly is the daughter of musicians, her dad is a singer and bassist and her mom plays piano and saxophone. She sites early influences like gospel singer Crystal Lewis, Jill Scott, Jeff Buckley, and Maxwell.
Over the past year and a half, Kelly has sold out shows in several major cities (including The Troubadour and The Roxy in Los Angeles, the Bowery Ballroom and Gramercy Theatre in New York City, and Bush Hall in London), headlined a nine-city sold-out U.S. tour, and supported Ed Sheeran, and Sam Smith on tour.
“I'm excited to get out and play for people. That's always the dream.”
Bring Me Home
Tori Kelly Lyrics
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And sneakin' little kisses for no reason
Feelin' like with you there ain't no ceilin'
It's too perfect, tell me, am I dreamin'?
You give bein' in love a whole new meanin' (meanin')
Wouldn't mind it if you stole me for the weekend (weekend)
We could go to our spot
Possibilities are endless, baby, I got
No plans, no plans, no plans, no plans
My heart is in your hands
You could take me anywhere you wanna go, just
Please don't take me home
I could stay right here forever (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Anywhere with you is better (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Just don't take me home
Tonight is all we got, my lover (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And I don't want it to be over (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Don't wanna be alone, don't take me home
We could drive around until we get lost
Dancin' in the grass with our shoes off
I try to play you somethin' on guitar
But lookin' at you got me blushin' so hard, yeah
Layin' in your truck bed, wrapped up in a blanket
Cotton candy sunset, kind you never forget
This could be our new spot
Possibilities are endless, baby, I got
No plans, no plans, no plans, no plans
My heart is in your hands
You could take me anywhere you wanna go, just
Please don't take me home
I could stay right here forever (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Anywhere with you is better (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Just don't take me home
Tonight is all we got, my lover (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And I don't want it to be over (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Don't wanna be alone, don't take me home
Oh, hold me like this is the last time
Tell me that you'll never let go
Just don't take me home
I could stay right here forever (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Baby, anywhere with you is better (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Just don't take me home
Tonight is all we got, my lover (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Baby, I don't want it to be over (yeah, yeah, yeah)
No, don't take me home
Yeah, yeah
Don't take me home, mm
The lyrics of Tori Kelly's song "Bring Me Home" depict a couple who are deeply in love and enjoying each other's company. The singer describes the joy of being close enough to hear their partner's breathing and the happiness of stealing little kisses for no reason. The couple is so comfortable together that they feel like there is no ceiling to their love. The singer marvels at the feeling that this new love gives her, and claims that being with her partner gives a whole new meaning to being in love. She does not want to be alone and insists that the night they have together should not end, hoping that they can stay right where they are with no plans, just enjoying each other's company.
The second verse describes them driving around until they get lost, dancing with their shoes off in the grass and laying in the truck bed wrapped up in a blanket while watching a beautiful sunset together. The hopeful lyrics convey the idea of finding a new place to be with each other without any plans, just enjoying the moment.
The chorus is the climax of the song, with the singer desperately pleading not to be taken home, expressing her fear of losing the moment and her love. The song is filled with the beauty and spontaneity of falling in love and wanting to make the most of every moment with the person who makes life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
I love bein' close enough to hear you breathin'
Being close enough to hear you breathe is one of the most comforting things in the world to me.
And sneakin' little kisses for no reason
I love how we can share tiny moments of affection for no reason at all.
Feelin' like with you there ain't no ceilin'
When I'm with you, it feels like there are no limits to what we can do or be together.
It's too perfect, tell me, am I dreamin'?
Things are going so well between us that it almost feels unreal.
You give bein' in love a whole new meanin' (meanin')
Being in love with you feels different than anything else I've ever experienced before.
Wouldn't mind it if you stole me for the weekend (weekend)
I wouldn't mind if we ran away together for a couple of days and just enjoyed being together.
We could go to our spot
Let's go to that special place that we have made our own and just enjoy being together.
Possibilities are endless, baby, I got
The possibilities for us are endless, and we can explore and experience so much together.
No plans, no plans, no plans, no plans
Let's forget about our plans and just enjoy being spontaneous with each other.
My heart is in your hands
You hold my heart, and I trust you completely with it.
You could take me anywhere you wanna go, just
I'm willing to go anywhere with you because being with you is all that matters to me.
Please don't take me home
I don't want this moment with you to end.
I could stay right here forever (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Being with you feels so good that I could stay in this moment forever.
Anywhere with you is better (yeah, yeah, yeah)
It doesn't matter where we are, as long as we're together, it's better than anywhere else.
Tonight is all we got, my lover (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Let's make the most of this moment we have together.
And I don't want it to be over (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I wish this moment could last forever.
Don't wanna be alone, don't take me home
I don't want to be without you, please don't take me home yet.
We could drive around until we get lost
We can go on a spontaneous adventure together and not worry about where we end up.
Dancin' in the grass with our shoes off
We can be carefree and enjoy the little moments of joy together.
I try to play you somethin' on guitar
I want to show you how much you mean to me by playing a song for you.
But lookin' at you got me blushin' so hard, yeah
You make me feel so happy and loved that I can't help but blush around you.
Layin' in your truck bed, wrapped up in a blanket
We can just lay in the back of your truck, wrapped up in a blanket, and enjoy each other's company.
Cotton candy sunset, kind you never forget
The sunset is so beautiful, and it's a moment we'll always remember.
Oh, hold me like this is the last time
I want to be held tightly and feel the love between us as if it's the last time we'll ever be together.
Tell me that you'll never let go
I want to hear you say that you'll always be there for me and hold me close.
No, don't take me home
Let's stay together a little longer, I don't want to go home yet.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Victoria Loren Kelly, Spencer Stewart, Ajay Bhattacharyya
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
crackee1
Dang, 18 yr old Tori was already a beast. Not only vocally but songwriting too… Just a girl with a guitar but oh so blessed with something special.
Rodney Mills
She was vocally a beast at 11. Look it up. It's kinda crazy. She and Jazmine Sullivan developed their style the earliest and they both sound bomb AF at 11.
Clint JuN Gamboa
I can't stop listening to this song. "Bring Me Home" really hits home for me. There are times that I find myself looking for some direction and I look up to God and say those words. I'm standing right here Lord & I'm saying I need you. He always brings me back home.
Jazel Quinto
I got to listen to this song being sung live and she really has the most spell binding voice. You just get so lost in her voice. You can really tell she has a passion for her music and I love it so much. Ugh, Tori is seriously SO amazing.
Chief X’Ali
This is a rock song in disguise...sneaky sneaky! LOVE how raw and soulful this song is! Unrefined and genuine! Just like a snotty nose and messy hair singing on your knees to someone you love, it takes guts to be this honest! Thanks for sharing Tori!
River Atley
"For your warm embrace I feel so safe" I love this song and the feeling it gives me :)
Seb B
almost a decade on and this is still one of my favourite songs by any artist
Elijah Knight Skye
I love how she's far more talented in my eyes than any of the big pop stars. I hope she starts a new label or something just full of talent, that would be legit!
Khristy Gaska
but you do know that she's signed to School Boy records with Scooter Bruan right?
Elijah Knight Skye
Oh... OH Is she now !!!!!!!!... Hahah Well that suuucks. Now she's gunna be like a sell out or whatever. Where they like change your music