Tones of Home
Blind Melon
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What do you think they would say If I stood up and I walked away Nobody here really understand me And so I'll wave goodbye I'm fine Tones of home said You don't know the way I'm living You don't like me Tones of home, tones of home And so I'll wave goodbye. I'm flyin' I'm flyin' home And I always thought this would be The land of milk and honey Oh but I came to find out That it's all hate and money And there's a canopy of greed holding me down. See I'm so high to you, so I'll fade away I said your on your own Your mom and daddy said, That your sister said, and your brothers saying Everybody is saying Everybody, is saying I, eye God I gotta go!! All my friends patronize me and They say yo hey boy! Have you found what your looking for. It seems they don't really know me 'cause it's here And it's what they can't see.
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Written by: BRAD SMITH, CHRISTOPHER THORN, CHRISTOPHER JOHN THORN, GLEN GRAHAM, HOWARD BESCHAN, SHANNON HOON, THOMAS STEVENS, THOMAS ROGERS STEVENS
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15 facts about this song
Band Origin"Tones of Home" is a song by the American rock band Blind Melon. This band formed in Los Angeles in 1990.
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Album ReleaseThe song is from the band's debut studio album, "Blind Melon," which was released in 1992.
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Lead Single"Tones of Home" was the first single released from the album.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Tones of Home" was directed by Sam Bayer, who is best known for directing Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit."
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Lyrics MeaningThe song’s lyrics reflect on the band members' mixed feelings about leaving their small towns to pursue their musical ambitions in L.A., hence the title "Tones of Home".
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Song GenreLike most of Blind Melon’s songs, "Tones of Home" possesses a unique fusion of psychedelia, folk, and rock.
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Song ReceptionIt didn't reach high in the charts initially, but "Tones of Home" eventually gained much more popularity after the success of the band's hit song "No Rain."
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VocalsThe song features the unique, raspy voice of late lead singer Shannon Hoon, who tragically passed away in 1995 due to a drug overdose.
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Track Position"Tones of Home" is the second track on the "Blind Melon" album, following the opening instrumental track, "Soak the Sin."
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Live Performances"Tones of Home" was frequently played at live concerts and became a fan favorite during the band's too-short career.
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Posthumous RecognitionAlthough Blind Melon was only active with its original lineup for a few years, the band, including "Tones of Home," continues to reach new audiences and maintains a dedicated following.
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Reissue"Tones of Home" was included in the track list of "Blind Melon: Tones of Home – The Best of Blind Melon," a compilation album released in 2005.
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Compilation InclusionThe song also features on the soundtrack for the cult classic movie "Mallrats" (1995), directed by Kevin Smith.
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Original Album SalesAs of 2010, the "Blind Melon" album, which features "Tones of Home," has been certified quadruple-platinum, with sales exceeding four million copies in the United States alone.
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Positive ReviewRolling Stone magazine praised the song, describing its 'compelling psychedelic power' and highlighting the reflective nature of its lyrics.
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