Going Home
Williams-Friestedt Lyrics
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I been feelin' a little low
This is my confession
I been missin' you so
I'm gonna get it down to the station
Gonna buy me a ticket
Baby will be waitin' for me dancin' in the kitchen
Yeah I'm goin' home
And I been drownin' in my sorrows
I been lookin' for a better way
I would trade all my tomorrows
For a little you and yesterday
I'm gonna get it down to the station
Gonna buy me a ticket
Baby will be waitin' for me dancin' in the kitchen
I'm gonna get me some
Yeah I'm goin' home
Smoky bars and midnight drivin'
Hotel rooms and I've been tryin'
And findin' that I had it all along
I'm gonna get it down to the station
Gonna buy me a ticket
Baby will be waitin' for me dancin' in the kitchen
I'm gonna get me some
Well I'm comin', I'm gonna get it down to the station
Gonna buy me a ticket
Baby will be waitin' for me dancin' in the kitchen
I'm gonna get me some
Yeah I'm goin' home
I'm gonna get it down to the station
Gonna buy me a ticket
Baby will be waitin' for me dancin' in the kitchen (yeah I'm goin' home)
I'm gonna get me some
(Ooh, you betcha) I'm gonna get it down to the station
Gonna buy me a ticket (I'm gonna buy me a ticket)
Baby will be waitin' for me dancin' in the kitchen
I'm gonna get me some
I'm gonna get it down to the station
Gonna buy me a ticket
Baby will be waitin' for me dancin' in the kitchen
I'm gonna get me some (yeah, I'm goin' home)
I'm gonna get it down to the station
Gonna buy me a ticket
Baby will be waitin' for me dancin' in the kitchen
I'm gonna get me some (ooh yeah)
I'm gonna get it down to the station
Gonna buy me a ticket (really need it)
Baby will be waitin' for me dancin' in the kitchen
I'm gonna get me some
I'm gonna get it down to the station
Gonna buy me a ticket (I'm goin' home)
Baby will be waitin' for me dancin' in the kitchen
I'm gonna get me some
The song "Going Home" by Williams-Friestedt is a heartfelt confession of a man who has been struggling with self-destructive behavior and missing someone special in his life. He opens up about drowning in his sorrows and feeling low, but he reveals his plan to turn things around and go back to where he belongs. The singer has come to the realization that he needs to get back to the place where he can find peace and true happiness.
He decides to take action and go home, where his baby will be waiting for him dancing in the kitchen. This imagery of home and domesticity is a powerful symbol of love and stability, something the singer has been missing. The song mentions the different places the singer has been to, like smoky bars, midnight driving, and hotel rooms, but they all pale in comparison to the feeling of being at home.
The repetition of the chorus and the lyrics "I'm gonna get me some" underscore the singer's determination to turn his life around and claim what is rightfully his – a loving home and a meaningful relationship. The song is a stirring call to action, urging individuals to take control of their lives, admit their mistakes, and go back to the place where they can find comfort and solace.
Line by Line Meaning
I been swimmin' in self-destruction
I've been indulging in behavior that is harmful to myself
I been feelin' a little low
I've been feeling down and unhappy
This is my confession
I am admitting this to myself and possibly to others
I been missin' you so
I have been missing someone very much
I'm gonna get it down to the station
I am going to travel to a place where I can go home
Gonna buy me a ticket
I will purchase a ticket for transportation
Baby will be waitin' for me dancin' in the kitchen
Someone I care about will be happy to see me when I arrive home
I'm gonna get me some
I'm going to enjoy myself and my surroundings
Yeah I'm goin' home
I am returning to my familiar and comfortable dwelling place
And I been drownin' in my sorrows
I've been feeling overwhelmed by my negative emotions
I been lookin' for a better way
I've been searching for a more positive path or solution
I would trade all my tomorrows
I would give up all future possibilities
For a little you and yesterday
For a chance to relive a past happy moment with the person I miss
Smoky bars and midnight drivin'
I have been spending time in gloomy environments during odd hours
Hotel rooms and I've been tryin'
I have been staying in unfamiliar places and putting forth effort to cope
And findin' that I had it all along
I have realized that what I was searching for was with me all along
(Ooh, you betcha) I'm gonna get it down to the station
With enthusiasm, I am confirming that I will be leaving and returning home
I'm gonna get me some
I am looking forward to enjoying what awaits me at home
I'm gonna get it down to the station
I will be traveling to a place where I can return home
Really need it
I strongly desire to return home
I'm goin' home
I am returning to my familiar living space
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jon Richardson, William Clark Green
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kevinsoundmixer
OOH I love the sound mix of this performance. Joseph's voice is crystal clear.
@anthonylove821
Such a great group of performers… hey leave that lady alone… I would dance with her 😆 she’s beautiful also
@dennisjohndreher7258
No autotunes with these guys. Bill Champlain and Joe Williams are true professionals.
@vewilli
Incredibly good musicians playing an incredibly good song! There is nothing else to say. 👍🏻👏🏻💪🏻
@jamesl4341
Her backup Vocals are awesome! Goose bumps..
@rianechristinadanson3576
This is the real music..real voice,no autotune.
@pattyfreeman5819
Joseph Williams is excellent!! Great voice .great style.. very cool vibe
@Mr1984lee
I saw Joseph sing with Toto in Atlanta last August. His voice was INCREDIBLE not to mention Luke, David and Steve! Very talented guys to say the lesst!
@sueliaguiar7306
+ Lee Patterson Meu desejo é poder um dia ver de perto a banda Toto!
@ianandy1234
Damn straight!