He was still under contract to Fontana Records after parting with The Mindbenders. He soldiered on alone, using musicians under the name of the Opposition. Notably, Frank Renshaw (now in the Canary Islands), Bernie Burns (drums), Roy 'Rossi' Henshall (bass) (also now Canary Islands), Rod Gerrard (guitar, ex Herman's Hermits - now in America) and Phil Keane (drums) amongst others. Sometimes they were billed as the Mindbenders, or just as the Wayne Fontana band. Fontana's most successful solo single release was also his last big hit, "Pamela, Pamela", which reached Number 11 in the UK Singles Chart early in 1967. He soldiered on, releasing several more singles including "The Impossible Years" and "24 Sycamore" in 1967 which were both hits in Australia. His last known 7" 45 rpm was released in 1976, but he continued to perform on the oldies circuit.
In 2005, long past his hit making prime, he fought off bankruptcy, but was arrested after police were called by bailiffs who went to his home in Glossop, Derbyshire. In a protest against a 570 pound London congestion fine, he poured petrol on to the bonnet of the collection baliff's car, and set it alight. After his arrest, Fontana 61, then appeared at Derby Crown Court dressed as the lady of justice, with a sword, scales, crown, cape and dark glasses, claiming he was a victim of an “establishment conspiracy” and that "justice is blind". He dismissed his lawyers On 10 November 2007, he was sentenced to 11 months for setting fire to the car but was released because he had already served the equivalent of the term, held under the UK's Mental Health Act of 1983.
Fontana told the media he would be moving to Spain after settling the legal matters.
Come on Home
Wayne Fontana Lyrics
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I feel I wanna die, yeah
Still I'm here waiting and operating
Let me tell you why
Gave her everything I got
Now she's gone and left me, flat
Said she never will come back, no more,
Baby don't you know, don't you know
You know I love you (come on home)
So I can tell you (come on home)
How much I miss you (come on home)
Every time I look up in the sky
Tears fill my eyes, yeh
Wondering things we used to do
Just you and I, I
Every morning noon and night (hey hey hey)
I sit alone and I wonder, why (hey hey hey)
What ever made you say goodbye
To me, baby can't you see
Oh girl what you're doing to me
You know I love you (come on home)
So I can tell you (come on home)
How much I miss you, come on home, woah-ho, yeah
You know I love you (come on home)
So I can tell you (come on home)
How much I miss you, come on home......
The lyrics of Wayne Fontana's song "Come on Home" are a desperate plea from a heartbroken man to his lost love. He opens the verse by lamenting that ever since his baby walked away, he feels like dying. However, he remains hopeful and expresses that he is still waiting and operating. He then reveals that he gave his all to his love, but she still left him flat, saying she never would return. Despite her leaving, he still loves her and desires her to come back home. The chorus repeats this message, urging her to come back home so he can express his love for her and how much he misses her.
The second verse continues the theme of heartbreak, with the singer noting that every time he looks up at the sky, tears fill his eyes. He remembers the things they used to do together and how much he longs for those days. He spends every morning, noon, and night alone, wondering why she left him. He wonders why she said goodbye and pleads with her to come back home so she can see what it is doing to him. The chorus once again repeats the message of love and desire for her to come back home.
Overall, the song captures the deep sorrow and longing of a man who has been left heartbroken by the woman he loves. Despite her leaving, he remains hopeful that she will return home so he can express his love and how much he misses her.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever since my baby walked away,
My lover left me and I have been struggling ever since.
I feel I wanna die, yeah
The pain of separation has been so much that I cannot handle it anymore.
Still I'm here waiting and operating
Despite everything, I am still waiting for her to come back to me.
Let me tell you why
I will explain to you the reason behind my longing for her.
Gave her everything I got
I gave her everything I had to offer - my love, time, and resources.
Now she's gone and left me, flat
She deserted me unexpectedly without any apparent reason.
Said she never will come back, no more,
She made it clear that she will never return to me again.
Still I love her so
Nevertheless, I am still so in love with her.
Baby don't you know, don't you know
My love for her is so intense, and I hope she knows that.
Every time I look up in the sky
Whenever I gaze up at the sky above me,
Tears fill my eyes, yeh
I burst into tears and cry.
Wondering things we used to do
Recalling all the wonderful things we used to do together.
Just you and I, I
Her and I alone in each other's company.
Every morning noon and night (hey hey hey)
All day and every day, without interruption,
I sit alone and I wonder, why (hey hey hey)
I ponder over the reasons why she had to leave me alone.
What ever made you say goodbye
What led her to say farewell and leave me behind.
To me, baby can't you see
Darling, don't you understand the misery that you have put me through?
Oh girl what you're doing to me
Oh, my love, you are causing me so much pain and heartache.
You know I love you (come on home)
You must know that I love you wholeheartedly, and you should come back to me.
So I can tell you (come on home)
Return to me so that I can express my feelings to you in person.
How much I miss you, come on home, woah-ho, yeah
I am yearning for you so much, and I really wish you would come back soon.
Contributed by Victoria Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Bell
Brilliant.
One of the most underrated singers ever.
Great voice.
R.I.P. Wayne.
Miketree
Love this song,,, love the back up vocals also,,, my favorite Wayne Fontana song
Sundae Express
Written and originally sung by Jackie Edwards, who also wrote and did the originals of 'Keep On Running' and 'Somebody Help Me', both later made famous by the Spencer Davis Group :)
Duncan Thomas
There is only 1 thing better than music , and that’s dancing 🕺 to it .
This record is in my top 10.
David Thompson
Brilliant record. Makes you feel really good 😊
Sundae Express
Written and originally sung by Jackie Edwards, who also wrote and did the originals of 'Keep On Running' and 'Somebody Help Me', both later made famous by the Spencer Davis Group :)
Michael Hirst
Love this, should have been a number one.
Scotseasy
It's so good. I just wish it were a bit longer ! Not surprised that it was written by Jackie Edwards.
henry willoughby
In my opinion the best Wayne did
Val K
Met Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders outside the Cavern Liverpool in around 1962. They'd just recorded 'Um um um um'.
We thought WF was amazingly attractive. He signed a photo of the group but was totally disinterested in a couple of soppy 16 year olds from London. RIP Wayne F.