Feel Like Going Home
Journey of Loss and Longing: Corey Harris's 'Feel Like Going Home'
Lyrics
Well, it's getin' late on in the evening, feel like blowing my own horn
Expressing a desire to assert oneself or make a statement as the night progresses.
Well, I woke up this morning, all I had, all i had was gone
Waking up to find that everything one possessed is now missing or gone.
Late on in the evening, well I blow, blow my horn
Reiterating the inclination to play one's own music or assert oneself later in the evening.
Well, I woke up this morning, all I, I had was gone
Echoing the sense of loss upon waking up in the morning with nothing left.
You know, we'll run into the ocean, running to the sea
Expressing a determination to run towards the ocean or sea, possibly seeking solace or escape.
Gona find my baby, somebody gonna have to bury me
Commitment to finding a loved one, even if it means facing potential danger or death.
Run in to ocean, run into the sea
Reiteration of the intent to run towards the ocean, possibly emphasizing the urgency of the quest.
Well, I gonna find my babe, somebody gonna have to bury me
Emphasizing the commitment to finding a loved one, with a willingness to face any consequence.
Well, if you did not want me baby, why didn't you tell me so
Questioning why the partner didn't express lack of interest earlier; hinting at a sense of betrayal.
When I leave this town, gonna hang, hang a black tape on your door
Planning to mark the departure by hanging a black tape on the partner's door, possibly symbolizing an end.
Did not want me baby, why did you, why didn't you tell me so?
Reiterating the confusion and disappointment about the partner not communicating the lack of interest.
Oh, I'm gonna leave this town, gonna hang, hang black tape on your door
Affirming the decision to leave town and symbolizing it by hanging black tape on the partner's door.
Well, I do believe I'll go to the gypsy, have my folks a talk
Considering seeking advice or guidance from a gypsy, suggesting a need for spiritual or mystical insight.
I do believe there's somebody trying to steal my jelly roll
Expressing a belief that someone is attempting to take something valuable, possibly metaphorically referencing personal integrity or possessions.
Do believe I'll go to gypsy, the folks
Reiteration of the intention to consult a gypsy for counsel and guidance.
Well, I do believe there's someone trying to steal my jelly roll
Affirming the belief that there is a threat to something valuable, like a "jelly roll" (a term often used metaphorically for a person's essence or well-being).
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