Welcome Home
Yusuf Lyrics
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A very subtle left through a petal my way
As I neared the bridge two soldiers stood and stared
No one passes by us up ahead, you're welcome here
Carried on down the road to the marketplace
I was still alone, no one knew my face
Then a stranger sang with voice like the wind
Time rolls on, ain't no good to sit alone
Time rolls on and so we traveled on
Never did I imagine what a dawn could be
Till I opened my eyes to see it was welcoming me
At the end of my days on my way home
I paused a while to gaze upon the sacred stone
There I stood in the middle of the holy domain
Then the people came out to say welcome home again
Time rolls on and so we carry on
Time rolls on, ain't no good to sit and moan
Time rolls on and so we travel on
Time rolls on, ain't no good to sit alone
Time rolls on, time rolls on
Ain't no good to sit and moan
Time rolls on
The lyrics of Yusuf's song Welcome Home capture the essence of a journey towards self-discovery and spiritual awakening. The song tells the story of a traveler who sets out on the path, encountering obstacles and new experiences along the way. The opening verse sets the tone, with a sign directing "all seekers this way". The traveler notices a subtle left turn, and then faces a challenge in the form of two soldiers who block his path. They tell him that "no one passes by us up ahead", yet surprise him with a welcoming message: "you're welcome here". This paradoxical encounter suggests that the journey towards enlightenment may pose trials, but ultimately leads to a warm reception.
Continuing on to the marketplace alone, the traveler encounters a stranger whose voice carries like the wind. This stranger sings a message of welcome, and soon the hails of others join in. The traveler realizes that time moves on, and decides to keep traveling rather than sit idle. The journey brings him to a sacred stone where he stands in the midst of a holy domain. There, the people emerge to say "welcome home again".
The song's message is one of perseverance in the face of obstacles and an awareness that a sense of home can be found through inner exploration. The journey is not always easy, but it is ultimately rewarding. The use of welcoming gestures throughout the song emphasize the importance of community and belonging when it comes to spiritual discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Saw a sign on the path, all seekers this way
While on my spiritual journey, I saw a sign indicating the direction towards the path of enlightenment for all seekers.
A very subtle left through a petal my way
I took a left turn through a narrow path, covered with bright petals.
As I neared the bridge two soldiers stood and stared
As I approached the bridge, two soldiers blocked my way and scrutinized me.
No one passes by us up ahead, you're welcome here
The soldiers informed me that nobody could pass them, but I was welcome to stay there.
Carried on down the road to the marketplace
I continued my journey to the marketplace.
I was still alone, no one knew my face
I was still alone on my path and nobody recognized me.
Then a stranger sang with voice like the wind
Suddenly, a stranger with a voice as soothing as the wind started singing.
Then the hails began to sing welcome in
The birds and nature joined in to welcome me to their land.
Time rolls on, ain't no good to sit alone
Time flies, and it's not beneficial to isolate oneself.
Time rolls on and so we traveled on
Time continues to move forward, and so must we, in our journey towards spiritual fulfillment.
Never did I imagine what a dawn could be
I never could have imagined what a spiritual awakening could entail.
Till I opened my eyes to see it was welcoming me
But when I opened my eyes, I realized that the universe was embracing me with open arms.
At the end of my days on my way home
At the end of my life on this earth, I began to return home.
I paused a while to gaze upon the sacred stone
I took some time to admire the sacred stone before moving ahead.
There I stood in the middle of the holy domain
As I stood there, I suddenly found myself in the center of the divine realm.
Then the people came out to say welcome home again
Suddenly, the people of that realm came out to greet me and welcome me back.
Time rolls on and so we carry on
Time continues to move forward, motivating us to keep going in our journey of life.
Time rolls on, ain't no good to sit and moan
Time doesn't wait for anyone, so complaining or being miserable won't bring about any change in our lives.
Time rolls on, time rolls on
Time never stops, it continuously moves forward.
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