Comin' Home Baby
Torme Mel Lyrics
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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
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
The song "Comin' Home Baby" by Torme Mel is about the singer desperately wanting to return home to their lover after being away for some time. The upbeat tempo of the music juxtaposes with the longing lyrics of the song, creating a sense of urgency and an air of excitement at the prospect of being reunited. Despite the distance, the singer insists that they will return soon, and begs their lover to do the same. The repetition of the phrase "I'm comin' home, baby, now" adds to the sense of determination and urgency expressed by the singer.
Overall, the song explores themes of distance, longing, and the desire for intimacy and connection. It speaks to the universal experience of missing someone who is far away, and the excitement and anticipation of reuniting with that person.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm comin' home, baby, now
I am returning to my loved one's side
I'm comin' home now, right away
I am returning home immediately
I'm sorry now I ever went away
I regret leaving and want to make it up to my loved one
Comin' home, baby, now
I am coming back to you
You know I'm waitin' here for you
I am eagerly waiting for your return
Comin' home now, real soon
I am returning home very soon
You don't know what I'm goin' through
You cannot imagine how difficult it is for me to be away from you
I'm comin' home; I know I'm overdue
I am aware that I should have come back sooner
Expect me any day; now, real soon
Anticipate my arrival very soon
You know I'm prayin' every night
I pray for you every single night
That everything is gonna be fine
I hope everything will be okay between us
I want to feel you hold me tight
I desire your embrace
Expect to see me now, anytime
Prepare to see me whenever I arrive
When I'm in your arms, I'm all right
Your presence brings me contentment and peace
I'm comin' home now, yeah, yeah, yeah!
I am coming home with excitement
And, baby, let me hear you say
I want to hear you express your love for me
I'm comin' home; you're hearin' what I say
I promise I am returning
That you're comin' home; I will lay awake
Knowing you are coming home will give me happiness and I cannot wait
They can't hold me back now, no more
Nothing will stop me from coming back to you
I'm pressin' on, baby, now
I am determined to return to you as soon as possible
Oh, hear me holler, and hear me roar
I am shouting out my commitment to you
Gonna be with you ever more
I am never leaving you again
The road is long, baby, now
The journey home is long, but I am on my way
You ought to either write or phone
You should communicate with me through any means possible
I'm comin' home and never more to roam
I am returning home for good and will never leave again
Baby, tell me you're comin' home
I want reassurance that you will also return to me
I'm comin' home
I am coming back to you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Robert L Dorough, Ben Tucker
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@peterroff2133
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
That is awesome - thank you!
@comicbooksgalore8582
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
This is awesome!!! So nice to see Mel. Before he was famous my father used to play piano with him.
@charisserempel23
Awesome. He is missed.
The “Velvet Fog” is legendary.
Smooth, sexy, styling and Mel.
Wonderful. <3
@keithlinney7084
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
You can be 10,20,30 or a hundred,don't matter,this will always be some of the greatest music in history.
@SJYNYC
This is fabulous on so many levels!
@MelTormented
This is brilliant. Everyone needs to hear this.
@georgeblackwell1
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.