COMIN HOME BABY
Torme Mel Lyrics

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(Do-do-do)
I'm comin' home, baby, now
(Do-do-do-do-do-do)
I'm comin' home now, right away
(Do-do-do)
I'm comin' home, baby, now
(Do-do-do-do-do-do)
I'm sorry now I ever went away

Every night and day I go and stay

I'm comin' home, baby
(Come on home)
Comin' home, baby, now
(You know I'm waitin' here for you)
I'm comin' home now, real soon
(You've been gone)
Comin' home, baby, now
(You don't know what I'm goin' through)
I'm comin' home; I know I'm overdue
(Since you went away - how I feel)
Expect me any day; now, real soon

I'm comin' home
(Come on home)
Comin' home, baby, now
(You know I'm prayin' every night)
That everything is gonna be fine
(Please come home)
Comin' home, baby, now
(I want to feel you hold me tight)
Expect to see me now, anytime
(When I'm in your arms, I'm all right)
When you're in my arms, I'll be fine

I'm comin' home
(Come on home)
I'm comin' home, baby, now
(You know I'm counting everyday)
I'm comin' home now, yeah, yeah, yeah!
(Use the phone)
I'm comin' home, baby, now
(And, baby, let me hear you say)
I'm comin' home; you're hearin' what I say
(That you're comin' home; I will lay awake)
And I never will go away
I'm comin' home!

(Come on home)
I'm comin' home, baby, now
(You know I'm waitin' at the door)
They can't hold me back now, no more
(I'm alone)
I'm pressin' on, baby, now
(And pacing up and down the floor)
Oh, hear me holler, and hear me roar
(Say you'll be with me)
Gonna be with you ever more
I'm comin' home

(Come on home)
I'm comin' home, baby, now
(Oh baby, say you're comin' home)
That's what I say - I say I'm comin' home
(Something's wrong)
The road is long, baby, now
(You ought to either write or phone)
I'm comin' home and never more to roam
(Baby, tell me you're comin' home)
Baby, I'm for sure comin' home
I'm comin' home

(Come on home)
I'm comin' home, baby, now

(Come on home)
I'm comin' home, baby, now

(Come on home)
I'm comin' home, baby, now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Torme Mel's song "Comin' Home Baby!" express a person's longing to come back home to his/her significant other. The singer apologizes for ever going away and promises to return soon. The lyrics are full of anticipation and excitement to see the loved one and to be in their arms again. The singer promises to stay by their side and never go away again, expressing their desire to spend the rest of their life with the loved one.

The song is an upbeat jazz tune with catchy hooks and a powerful horn section. The repetitive melody and the rhythm are reminiscent of a marching band, which adds to the excitement and urgency of the lyrics. Torme Mel's smooth vocals and the playful nature of the lyrics make the song a perfect dance tune.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm comin' home, baby, now
I am returning home to you, my love.

I'm comin' home now, right away
I am coming home immediately.

I'm sorry now I ever went away
I regret having left you in the first place.

Every night and day I go and stay
I have been restless and longing for home every day and night.

Comin' home, baby, now
I am returning to be with you again.

I'm comin' home now, real soon
I will be home very soon.

You don't know what I'm goin' through
You are not aware of the pain and loneliness I have been experiencing in your absence.

I'm comin' home; I know I'm overdue
I acknowledge that I have delayed my return for too long.

Expect me any day; now, real soon
You should anticipate my arrival any day now.

That everything is gonna be fine
I am hopeful that everything will be alright between us.

Expect to see me now, anytime
You should be prepared to see me anytime soon.

When you're in my arms, I'll be fine
Being held in your arms will make everything better for me.

I'm comin' home now, yeah, yeah, yeah!
I am finally returning home and I am excited about it.

I'm comin' home; you're hearin' what I say
I am reiterating that I am coming home to you now.

That you're comin' home; I will lay awake
Knowing that you are coming home makes me so happy that I will stay up all night waiting for you.

I'm pressin' on, baby, now
I am determined and motivated to make it home to you.

Oh, hear me holler, and hear me roar
I am shouting with excitement and anticipation at the thought of returning home to you.

Gonna be with you ever more
I will stay with you forever.

The road is long, baby, now
The journey home has been long and difficult.

You ought to either write or phone
You should either write or call me to let me know you will be coming home.

I'm comin' home and never more to roam
I am coming home to stay and will not leave again.

Baby, I'm for sure comin' home
I am certain and sure that I am coming home to you.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert L Dorough, Ben Tucker

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Comments from YouTube:

@peterroff2133

2y↑70

The best liner note I ever read was from Mr. Sinatra on an album of Mel's "If I'm the Chairman of the Board than Mel Torme owns the company." Two giants. Respective of each other's talent. It doesn't get better than that.

@nunhgrader9702

2y↑2

That is awesome - thank you!

@comicbooksgalore8582

2y↑37

His vocal style and note range sound deceptively simple, but only a master could make you believe that. He can seamlessly transition between and bend notes--superb.

@Canadianbatgirl62

2y↑45

This is awesome!!! So nice to see Mel. Before he was famous my father used to play piano with him.

@charisserempel23

3y↑62

Awesome. He is missed.
The “Velvet Fog” is legendary.
Smooth, sexy, styling and Mel.
Wonderful. <3

@keithlinney7084

33w↑4

I only discovered this song and Mel about 15 years ago and I was annoyed that I hadn't had 'I'm coming home' in the previous 50 years of my life.
Velvet fog, viscous silk, smoother than a quantum stabilised atom mirror.

@arvedsin

12y↑21

You can be 10,20,30 or a hundred,don't matter,this will always be some of the greatest music in history.

@SJYNYC

3y↑15

This is fabulous on so many levels!

@MelTormented

18w↑1

This is brilliant. Everyone needs to hear this.

@georgeblackwell1

10y↑137

It is fairly safe to say that Buble was not the first to sing anything. He was not even born when the maestro Torme was belting this out. Whilst young Michael has a nice tone to his voice he has a very limited range unlike Mel who was one of the greatest vocalists of the 20th century. All of the singers that have followed Mel are greatly indebted to him. His style has influenced virtually every jazz singer of the last 60 years.

@matheus5230

7y↑19

Honestly, people comparing Bublé with singers as Mel Torme and Frank Sinatra, two of the greatest singers of the century, don't really know Mel and Frank at their best. Today, people are always wanting to find the new Mel Torme, new Sinatra, new Ella Fitzgerald, new Billie Holiday, new Sarah Vaughan...

@bobdownes162

7y↑12

Buble is limited in his dynamics. His 'drone' approach I guess is considered sexy to the women.
Torme has a natural laid back Jazz approach.
And just listen to that Big Band behind Torme - Superb arrangement.

(composer/musician/ Jazz, Rock and Blues singer for almost 50 years)

@FilipeMiaoumiam

5y↑9

Buble is the comercial jazz singer for ladies who don't know much about jazz.

@will2741

5y↑1

I heard Buble on the radio and was FLABBERGASTED. Regardless of what one might think of his voice (not for me) surely operating in the genre he does, there's no need for autotune?

@glennschlegel7160

5y↑1

The BEST!!! Nobody was smoother!!

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@guineapig4701

2y↑10

What a beautiful, powerful voice!

@HolgerRuneFan

38w↑3

How sad that entertainment isn't like this now and hasn't been for years. Mel was always so natutally charismatic.

@Retrobeemer

33w↑2

I just love this song.

@damonwatlington6526

1y↑7

The 'Velvet Fog' Mel Torme 🖤 Complete Magnificent Talent 💙

@shamrocker67

7y↑4

What a superb song!!!

@amethyst760

7y↑22

A classic song, and Mel Torme was one great singer.( I just hope somebody remembered to open the stage door before he rode off)

@maxinestarkywillow

10y↑180

I love everything about this.

@davidhigginbotham5451

5y↑1

fur shure

@creek3205

4y↑2

Likewise

@arpudli8962

2y↑1

Than you need a man like me

@lordofthestings

2y↑2

It's so cool 😎

@PaTudie

11y↑5

what a voice. I love him.

@clarkewi

11y↑22

Hard to believe its 50 years old. It's so modern.

@tonycyprus1

12y↑25

Love the distant, indifferent look of the girls.. BRILLIANT RETRO... :))

@jasonbeard4713

2y↑2

Gee, I just WONDER why they were indifferent. Let me see.....

@danielleshepherd4547

The original isn't retro.

@guineapig4701

1y↑2

I absolute love this! Wasn't really familiar with Mel Torme, but wow, what a voice. Women nice attraction!

@sharpestdart

6y↑10

Great music discovered in a commercial. Thank you George Clooney and Nespresso for showing me something that I'd otherwise never have known about.

@debrahawkins5475

It's also in a Nissan commercial, that's what brought me here!

@peterbridge9394

Well, kudos to you for recognizing it.

@gingerdurbin9425

7y↑2

One of Mel's best!

@kettymanong7531

2y↑2

Sir Mel Tormé, makes my day with this song.COMING HOME brings me in a really nice mood as if I'm waiting for my guy😊

@RUBYMUNRO

3y↑3

Great song, great singer.

@m4d2h0

3y↑2

I have heard so many versions of this song - the first from one of those T-Mobile airport flash mob commercials in the early 2000s. I had no idea this was Mel until I searched it up from an article on the Umbrella Academy. Gotta admit, I like the newer versions.

"You know, everything old can be made new again..." - Effie Trinket

@drelana1

8y↑1

Love this song and this version

@sarahsapp3673

3y↑17

Ah, Mel...the most recognizable voice this side of Frank. And THIS is how R&B harmony should sound.

@Badurian

8y↑5

I liked Mel very much, also his 50´s songs, much more then Frank Sinatra. I think he was a very sympathetic and friendly person. He was very funny on the Lucy Show in 1965 when he was playing a musician. Thank´s Mel!

@foggy_meadow8316

5y↑3

My oh my, the very last woman who sings 'coming home' there at end, my gosh, beautiful voice you can tell, gave me goose bumps

@foggy_meadow8316

5y↑1

Or rather "come on home"

@guineapig4701

1y↑1

Yes, yes, yes! Beautiful sultry deep voice!!

@cirkuslaskohrad64

6y↑2

Nesmrtelný interpret multiinstrumentalista 10/10

@MarkinDC

8y↑10

Wow this is great. Never knew he did this on the Judy Garland show, great swingin' rendition, better than the recorded version. Mel at his hippest! THANKS for posting!

@kayedeedid

7y↑1

Mel Torme actually was in charge of the musical production aspect of the Judy Garland Show.....

@AnitaChapmanDeeta

5y↑1

Don’t agree, I like the recorded version, it has more of the girls.

@sharrielee911

3y↑5

What a groovy tune🔥 for 2021😍the video too... smiles

@richardanderson2030

Hello sharrie how are you doing 👋👋👋👋👋

@JSB1882

2y↑2

Mel Torme was incredible. I never understood why he's so under looked.

@chaunceymabe5497

He was a jazz artist, that’s why. He generally avoided the big band sound of Frank Sinatra, the Elvis of pre-rock, and he’s the better for it, then and now

@1sirgrandmastermrkingrober216

1y↑2

Fabulous! The old fashioned style & famous blinding yet in check always ceuthe, of the times, & the ladies & girls of the times, with Sir Mel & the Band & Orchestra putting forth their best and challenging the audience to find something good in life, and sing you cads, sing. Lol.
Bravo.😇❤️🔒🔐

@donnat.2180

2y↑4

When I first heard this song I thought it was Nina Simone but then I looked it up and it was a man singing I was blown away. His voice is amazing thanks for sharing.

@mzamerikameja3563

7y↑2

Mel's style like
Frank's style like
Nat King Cole 's style
is Forever Classic Male!
His,voice is an instrument of freak n wonder! He could sing anything.
Plus this solos really cool in the George Clooney commercial!

@decernoify

14y↑1

Yes , this version's unique.

@queeneileen73

14y↑3

Oh the Velvet Fog! What a great voice!

@timothymcdonald6913

3y↑2

Wow! Mel is in great voice. Looks like Honda got the chance to plug their motorcycles into the show!

@tombrown1796

Even in 1962, American Honda wasn't missing a bet to introduce everyone to all the "nicest people" who rode their motorcycles!

@escotthiley768

11y↑1

love it!

@jamzst

3y↑8

Instrumental version by Quincy Jones is the intro in episode 3 of 'The Queens Gambit. ' And this is just cold-rolled-steel liquid cool 😎

@chertp28

3y↑1

You can definitely hear and feel Quincy’s influence in this song too.

@wargeocarl

2y↑5

Met Mel several times around 1980. I was a tech for Advent, a large screen t.v. manufacturing company. Mel was an owner, so when he needed service, I went to his home. Such a nice guy , and funny too. when I walked in the door, first thing he would say.."what's up babe"

@London.born.65

Love this song 👍👌🇬🇧

@daveabdul706

4y↑1

Will be a hit again if everything is replicated today.

@user-st8jt9oe7r

Гениальная музыка

@TuxedoKnox

4y↑2

He stole all the soul on this one 😂😂

@Ecgwald

7y↑1

This is awesome. I wonder how long he had to practice to rocking off the kickstand, tapping the gear/clutching, revving the engine & taking off while hitting that final high note?

@tombrown1796

No sweat. He taps the electric start button, and the Dream's four-stroke torque pulls him away without resorting to all the "bad motorcycle vroom-vroom vroom" histrionics. It is, after all, a HONDA!

@richsackett3423

7y↑7

Just heard this on a commercial. Hard to miss his voice. That's Mr. Fog to you.

@vickibuoy9654

7y↑1

I heard on a commercial to, and I haven't been able to forget ot.

@tanyabinion7796

2y↑1

The Velvet Fog.

@kayedeedid

7y↑2

how can anyone dislike this?

@rebelliousredneckvlogs

3y↑3

No wonder Elvis hated him, he was SO COOL

@damonwatlington6526

1y↑1

This Is True Elegant Talent and Class 🖤🤍🖤🤍

@jeffj9322

2y↑2

Remembering Mel Tormé born on September 13, 1925. He was nicknamed "The Velvet Fog", was an American musician, singer, composer, arranger, drummer, actor, and author. In 1944, he formed the vocal quintet Mel Tormé and His Mel-Tones, modeled on Frank Sinatra and The Pied Pipers. The Mel-Tones, which included Les Baxter and Ginny O'Connor, had several hits fronting Artie Shaw's band and on their own, including Cole Porter's "What Is This Thing Called Love?. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Torm%C3%A9

@cdsson

3y↑1

First this song is on The Umbrella Academy and a cool instrumental version on The Queen’s Gambit. Great song. Been around almost 60 years.

@PRODIGALSUN

10y↑1

if all this man had ever done was this and his seinfeld appearance, he'd still be a legend... love this song

@PAn-su3wy

His Seinfeld appearance was so funny. He also appears in and was mentioned on Night Court multiple times. Judge Harry Stone was a huge fan!

@billsandiego3385

P An what seinfeld episode was he in? He was in an episode of night court and it was hilarious because he and harry kept running into each other but they kept missing each other at the same time

@PAn-su3wy

He was in The Jimmy episode. Great fun with Kramer https://ok.ru/video/198844484162

@sauquoit13456

11y↑2

On this day in 1962 {November 29th} Mel Torme performed "Comin' Home Baby" on the late Dick Clark's 'American Bandstand'... Twenty six days earlier on November 3rd it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; eventually it peaked at #36 and spent 11 weeks on the Top 100... Also in 1962 it was covered by Booker T. & the M.G.s on their "Green Onions" LP album... The 'Velvet Fog' passed away on June 5th, 1999 at the age of 73 {a stroke}... R.I.P. Mr. Torme and Mr. Clark {1929 - 2012}...

@k.george8722

4y↑3

Fabulous!
Loved this! He was so cool. Reminded me of James Bond

@richardanderson2030

Nice comment hello 👋

@mixonmm

45w

Mel просто красавчик!!

@smokey77able

2y↑2

This has 1960’s written all over it.

@yolandawilliams7871

3y↑1

Very cool song!

@lffit

7y↑1

a musical powership!

@naomeencaixoemnadaqueeutof505

Esse povo era tudo elegante bonito p caramba muito massa

@theodoresomo8077

4y↑3

avant garde !! classic 60s theme!!! luv this

@mikecatranace2941

5y↑238

Everybody missing the fact that he telling five chicks he coming home..lol

@Avidcomp

4y↑23

You gotta admire how the little Jewish fella pulled five beautiful shiksas.

@diamonteii7941

4y↑5

I think these lovely ladies that he's coming home to all gotta be his daughters right???

@ChrisSeahorse

3y↑17

With all due respect, no one is missing that fact, we all get it. Yeah, it's a pretty cheeky presentation. I like it. And Torme's phrasing is of course out of this world. Such a classic song.

@selmaaggoun8251

3y↑3

Its man’s nature cant get just one chick 🤦🏻‍♀️

@hellbent7062

3y↑3

More like 5 androids

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@bethbartlett5692

5y↑40

I so adore retro early 60's - and rea musicians andl music!

Decor, Dress, People, Music, Movies - Over the Top - Hip
"MidCentury - Atomic Era"

@benjaminvillarreal1499

My favorite part of these musicians is the music none of them are playing.

@damonwatlington6526

1y↑1

The Ladies Are 'Glamour' Supreme 🖤

@marcy033

13y↑1

Pure Gold

@jkev1122

7y↑17

The pitch and tonality = The Velvet Fog!

@Tallshank

3y↑4

Who is here after the falcon and the winter soldier😁

@rogeralsop3479

5y↑3

A fine song.

@bwsettle1

1y↑1

Love Mel but, what an incredible production.

@CharloCrossley

12y↑3

Swing it Mel!

@richj011

1y↑1

Tom Petty had his own satellite channel "Buried Treasure" and he played this song but without the orchestra only organ and backing vocals. Real nice

@missphyllislevine

13y↑1

@roots66 Absolutely! The tune, the clothes, the bikes, the set design and the fact that Wikipedia says The Judy Garland Show did run from 1963 til 1964 is a clear giveaway... ;)

@o4saken1

1y↑1

I see why the judge liked this guy :) I'm binge watching the original night court and the judge says "I own every record Mel Torme ever made. I'm gonna marry the girl that's impressed by that." I get it

@danielfoster8949

2y↑1

Amazing brilliant. I get it finally. So groovy

@petrosrebakos8910

2y↑1

Amazing song ....MOD

@wittgensteindrums

7y↑1

Supercamp! Impossible not to laugh as I dig this.

@TheCMac518

Hip to the max. Never 'got' him as a kid seeing him on tv.

@danialhowe9814

Night court.... harry knew ...we just too 30yrs to catch up

@joshgraham3801

I didn’t expect this to be the Judy Garland show, but it was a very welcome surprise

@mammutpreflood6993

Genial 😘

@mrpickles9242

Admittedly found this song from watching Falcon & Winter Soldier, lol, instantly was hooked the moment it started playing.

@mdhbigdog

6y↑5

"Comin' Home Baby" was written by bass player Ben Tucker, who recorded the song with Herbie Mann on the album "At the Village Gate" in 1961.

@shirleypena4133

6y↑1

+Michael Hughes Ben Tucker wrote the lyrics but it was the legendary composer Bob Dorough (known to most of the world for composing most of the fabulous songs from 'School House Rock') who composed the music.

@laurenb6451

Hard to believe that this is Mel Torme since he is SO slim! But it’s his voice…

@sensiblemania

10y

Wow! Nice to hear a different version, and good too. The tall lady..Woot!

@carloskarmacomma9414

My favorite singer.

@fuzzyotterpaws4395

3y↑80

Never heard of this before episode 3 of the Falcon and the Winter Soldier!

@theechickengamerz

The riff it’s familiar

@606films9

Never seen that apple commercial? That’s where I’m from

@fuzzyotterpaws4395

3y↑1

@WOLFDawg 606 What apple commercial?

@606films9

@Trey Walker I forgot, it was like three or so years ago. Come to think of it, Amit may have been Samsung. Either way, it was a phone commercial

@Shinobi2Blades

Same here

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@gtrdoc911

29w↑1

Just read this song inspired Lennon's iconic "I Want You" from Abbey Road. Not sure if it's true but it sure has a similar vibe.

@theressamurphy2996

2y↑1

This is good that you are going home where she is waiting.

@bethbartlett5692

Mel - didn't have the hip looks like Sinatra or Dean or Bobby Darin - "but he was confident and he sang his arse' off!"

(Matt Monroe - another great vocalist: "My Kind of Girl" - have a listen, great tune!) 🎶

@keithklippensteen2720

3y↑2

GREATEST VIDEO ........ EVER !!!!!!

@pacificfinder

3y↑23

Perfect Song to listen while making Super Soldier Serum

@Tallshank

Who killed selby?

@pacificfinder

3y↑3

@TOTALLY TALL MAN Sharon

@cambridgeratmom

Looks lip-synched, but it is another reason to love Mel Torme. I still love his recurring role on "Night Court."

@amystadnik324

I never heard Mels music only heard about him from the tv show night court and the Late Harry Anderson was a huge fan I curiously listened to his music he is really good

@jeffgallagher187

12y↑1

Greatest moped shop of all time!

@tedgurecki7657

1y↑2

Super coool Baby..!!

@user-sr6mx4hl9y

3y↑1

メルトーメ大好き!!このプロモの5人の女性もステキ。ファッションがなんともクラシックで大好き♪

@servandoroque7038

3y↑1

An education. The voice remember me the amazing Ray Charles ❤️

@cpt.pothead9440

3y↑7

Season 2 of the Umbrella Academy introduced me to this song..

@martameek5558

Love, Love this. :)

@damonwatlington6526

1y↑3

Love You Mel Baby 🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍

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