We're Going Home
Vance Joy
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Under the surface you don't know what you'll find Mmm, until it's your time No second chances but all we can do is try Mmm, I made up my mind I can't see you But I hear your call Baby, hold on now We're going home If we make it or we don't, we won't be alone When I see your light shine, I know I'm home If you're waiting all your life, you won't ever go When I see your light shine, I know I'm home When I see your light shine, I know I'm home When I see your light shine Some things are simple and hard to ignore, they say Mmm, the truth is like that We're getting colder, so far from the shore, I say Mmm, the world is like that I can't see you But I hear your call Baby, hold on now We're going home If we make it or we don't, we won't be alone When I see your light shine, I know I'm home If you're waiting all your life, you won't ever go When I see your light shine, I know I'm home When I see your light shine, I know I'm home When I see your light shine There's a place that I Wanna run with you Darling, there's a place that I Wanna run with you We're going home If we make it or we don't, we won't be alone When I see your light shine, I know I'm home If you're waiting all your life, you won't ever go When I see your light shine, I know I'm home When I see your light shine, I know I'm home When I see your light shine, I know I'm home I'm home When I see your light shine
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Written by: Daniel Dodd Wilson, James Keogh
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Background"We're Going Home" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter, Vance Joy. It is part of his second studio album, "Nation of Two."
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Release DetailsThe song was released on January 10, 2018, more than three years after Vance Joy's successful debut album "Dream Your Life Away".
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Music VideoA music video for "We're Going Home" was released on Youtube on the same day as the song. The video was directed by Mimi Cave and portrays various people traveling home against dreamy landscapes.
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Song ThemeThe song carries Vance Joy's signature pop-folk sound with strong, uplifting lyrics about love and resonating emotions.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough it didn't perform quite as strongly on the charts as some of his previous hits, "We're Going Home" still reached impressive heights. It peaked at number 37 on the Australian ARIA Charts.
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Well-Received by CriticsMusic critics found the song to be deep, intense, and heartfelt, much like much of Vance Joy's other work.
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Album Achievement"Nation Of Two," the album where "We're Going Home" originated, went double platinum in Australia and also reached the Top 10 in the US Billboard 200 chart.
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Live PerformancesVance Joy has performed "We're Going Home" at a number of music festivals and concerts, continuing his pattern of interacting closely with his audience throughout his performances.
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The Writing ProcessIn an interview, Vance Joy mentioned that his writing process involves taking inspiration from his own life experiences, which can clearly be seen through the sentimental and emotional lyrics in "We're Going Home".
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Connection to FansFans across the globe were quick to express their love for the song online. Many connected to the lyrics and appreciated the comforting, homely feel of the song.
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