I'm Coming Home
Journey of Redemption: I'm Coming Home by The Spinners
Lyrics
I'm coming home
Expressing the intention of returning to a familiar place or person.
The stylistics
A reference to another musical group (The Stylistics), possibly indicating a stylistic similarity or influence.
Wear a pretty dress
Suggesting the desire for the recipient to look attractive or special upon the return.
'Cause I'm coming home
Reiterating the intention to return home.
Baby, look your best
Encouraging the recipient to appear their best upon the arrival.
'Cause I'm coming home
Reiterating the anticipation of returning home.
Been away so long
Indicating a prolonged absence from home.
Left you all alone
Acknowledging leaving someone alone for an extended period.
Baby, I was wrong
Recognizing a mistake in leaving and causing loneliness.
Now I'm coming home
Confirming the intention to return home after realizing the error.
Flowers in your hair
Requesting a symbolic gesture of wearing flowers, possibly for reconciliation or to signify love.
Wear them just for me
Asking for a personal gesture of wearing flowers specifically for the person returning.
Please, be waiting there
Begging for the recipient to be present upon arrival, expressing a strong desire.
Please God, let it be
Pleading for a positive outcome, possibly referring to a higher power.
It's a lonesome road
Describing the journey as lonely and distant from the familiar.
Far away from home
Feeling far from the comfort of home.
Many dreams have died
Expressing dreams or aspirations that have been unsuccessful or unfulfilled.
Struggling in the night
Implying hardship and difficulty faced during the absence.
Have cried
Acknowledging tears shed due to struggles.
Scared of coming home
Expressing fear or apprehension about returning home due to uncertainties.
Scared of what I'll find
Continuing to express fear about what might be encountered upon return.
Is it still my home?
Questioning if the place of return will still feel like home.
Will you still, be mine?
Asking if the relationship or connection will remain intact upon return.
Girl I've gone trough hell
Stating a difficult experience endured during the absence.
But I know damn well
Asserting a strong understanding despite hardships faced.
Home is where you are
Declaring that home is where the recipient is, emphasizing their importance.
And I'm coming home
Reaffirming the intention to return home where the recipient is.
Home is where you are
Reiterating the sentiment that home is where the recipient is.
And I'm coming home
Reconfirming the intention to return home where the recipient is located.
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