Home for a Rest
Spirit of the West
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You'll have to excuse me, I'm not at my best I've been gone for a month, I've been drunk since I left These so called vacations will soon be my death I'm so sick from the drink, I need home for a rest... We arrived in December and London was cold We stayed in the bars along Charing Cross Road We never saw nothin' but brass taps and oak Kept a shine on the bar with the sleeves of our coats You'll have to excuse me, I'm not at my best I've been gone for a week, I've been drunk since I left These so called vacations will soon be my death I'm so sick from the drink, I need home for a rest... Euston Station the train journey north In the buffet car we lurched back and forth Past odd crooked dikes, through Yorkshire's green fields We were flung into dance as the train jigged and reeled You'll have to excuse me, I'm not at my best I've been gone for a week, I've been drunk since I left These so called vacations will soon be my death I'm so sick from the drink, I need home for a rest... By the light of the moon she'd drift through the streets A rare old perfume so seductive and sweet She'd tease us and flirt as the pubs all closed down Then walk us on home and deny us a round You'll have to excuse me, I'm not at my best I've been gone for a month, I've been drunk since I left These so called vacations will soon be my death I'm so sick from the drink, I need home for a rest... The gas heater's empty, it's damp as a tomb The spirits we drank are now ghosts in the room I'm knackered again, come on sleep take me soon And don't lift up my head 'til the twelve bells of noon You'll have to excuse me, I'm not at my best I've been gone for a month, I've been drunk since I left These so called vacations will soon be my death I'm so sick from the drink, I need home for a rest... Take me home
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Written by: Geoffrey Kelly, John Fraser Mann
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Release Information"Home for a Rest" was released in 1990 as a part of Spirit of the West's album titled "Save This House."
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GenreThis song belongs to the genre of Folk Rock and has elements of Celtic folk music, a niche Spirit of the West is well known for.
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Song OriginIt was inspired by the band’s first major overseas tour when they would tour hard and take a day off to recover.
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PopularityThe song is the band's most famous song, widely deemed as an unofficial Canadian anthem.
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Chart PerformanceWhile the song did not chart very high initially, it experienced a resurgence in popularity and is often a staple in Canadian bars and parties.
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Legacy and Impact"Home for a Rest" has been covered by various artists and bands and continues to be played in various settings, suggesting its enduring popularity.
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Band InformationSpirit of the West was a Canadian folk rock band, active from 1983 to 2016. The song "Home for a Rest" features the vocals of John Mann, the band's lead vocalist.
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Cultural ImportanceThe song is often seen as a representation of Canadian music - in 2005, CBC Radio One listeners voted it the 22nd best Canadian song of all time.
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Cover VersionsSeveral bands have covered "Home for a Rest", which serves as a testament to its popularity, including Great Big Sea and Walk off the Earth.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Home for a Rest" describe the toil and exhaustion of constant travel and performing, capturing the heart of a touring musician's experience.
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Use in MediaThe song has been used in multiple films and television series, including Due South and Cold Squad.
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Video Game Appearance"Home for a Rest" was also featured in the Canadian edition of Guitar Hero World Tour, indicating its broad appeal.
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RecognitionEven though "Home for a Rest" is not a chart topper, The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), declared it a classic for having more than 100,000 plays on Canadian radio.
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