Story Behind The Song
Inspired by lots of friends/colleagues returning home from a tour to Afghanistan earlier this year.
Song Description
A Soldier tells of his joy at returning home after the end of a tour of duty.
| Song Length |
3:46 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits |
Subject |
Celebration |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
My kit is packed ready for the plane - I may never see this place again
It?s been a hard tour though the locals we trust
They know we?re just trying to help them adjust.
We?re halfway through this dreadful flight - Too excited to sleep although it?s night
I empty sand from my old kit bag
Join in the banter with the other lads
Cos there?s gonna be a party tonight?
Chorus
Coming home! Coming home!
Dreaming of the loving warmth of my wife, coming home!
And getting back into my family life.
To seeing how the kids have grown ? no more sleepless nights alone, coming home?
I?m coming home.
We?re late arriving and it?s pouring with rain - Glad to be home and feel safe again
This vision is blue that is my wife
Makes me thank my God for sparing my life.
I?m back at home and in a routine - The tour now seems like a faraway dream.
Drinking once a week in the pub with my mates
Brings me down to earth and makes me feel great
And we?re gonna have a party tonight?
© 2007 McEwan/Rixon Words by Debbie McEwan music by Jools Rixon.