Let Me Come Home
Wilco Lyrics


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Let's let the world just take its shape
I'll let my face be your blank page
Let my dreams be your escape
You'll just let me come home

Oh, I'm a panic I can't explain
I'm prepared to make all of your mistakes
Stricken like a flower being bent by the rain
Won't you let me come home

Let me come home
Let me come home
Can't you see my heart is boiling
Can't you see my heart is boiling

Life is short, but the lines are long
Everybody dies, but we're not gone
Won't you please help me sing along
Let me come home

Birds all sing and no one knows why
They were never asked, and it makes me cry
Hello always sounds like goodbye
Please, let me come home

Let me come home
Let me come home




Can't you see my heart is boiling
Can't you see my heart is boiling

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wilco's song "Let Me Come Home" are poignant and emotional, reflecting a desire for acceptance and belonging. The opening lines convey a sense of surrender to the world and a willingness to be a blank page for someone else to write on. The singer is willing to allow his dreams to be a way for someone else to escape their own reality, as long as they allow him to come home. This idea of home embodies a sense of safety and security, which is missing from the singer's life. He longs to be part of something bigger than himself, to belong to someone or something.


The chorus repeats the plea to be allowed to come home, emphasizing the urgency of the singer's need. The line "can't you see my heart is boiling" evokes a visceral image of the singer's intense emotions, bubbling just below the surface. He feels like he is on the brink of exploding, and only by being accepted and loved can he find peace.


The bridge of the song takes a philosophical turn, as the singer muses on the brevity of life and the eternal nature of the soul. He acknowledges that death is part of life, but that we don't truly disappear. This realization only strengthens his desire to be accepted and loved, to have someone who will help him "sing along."


Overall, "Let Me Come Home" is a beautiful and heartbreaking song about the human need for connection and belonging.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's let the world just take its shape
Let's not try to control everything around us and let things happen naturally


I'll let my face be your blank page
I'll be open to expressing myself to you without any preconceived notions or expectations


Let my dreams be your escape
Let me share my dreams with you and allow you to escape from your reality for a little while


You'll just let me come home
You'll accept me for who I am and allow me to feel comfortable in your presence


Oh, I'm a panic I can't explain
I'm feeling anxious and overwhelmed, but I don't know why


I'm prepared to make all of your mistakes
I'm willing to take the blame for any faults or failures that may occur


Stricken like a flower being bent by the rain
I feel vulnerable and fragile, like a flower being damaged by the elements


Won't you let me come home
Please let me feel safe and comfortable with you, like I'm home


Life is short, but the lines are long
Time flies by quickly, but the experiences we have along the way can be long-lasting


Everybody dies, but we're not gone
Death is a natural part of life, but we can still leave a lasting impact and be remembered


Won't you please help me sing along
Please join me in celebrating life and making the most of our time together


Birds all sing and no one knows why
Nature is beautiful and mysterious, and we may never fully understand it


They were never asked, and it makes me cry
The beauty of nature goes unnoticed and unappreciated, which is saddening


Hello always sounds like goodbye
The passing of time can be bittersweet, as greetings can quickly turn into farewells


Please, let me come home
Please let me feel welcomed and loved in your presence


Can't you see my heart is boiling
Can't you see that I'm passionate and enthusiastic about life and our relationship


Can't you see my heart is boiling
Can't you see that I'm passionate and enthusiastic about life and our relationship




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