Homeward Bound - Live Lyrics
Simon & Garfunkel
Lyrics
I'm sitting in the railway station, got a ticket for my destination, mm
On a tour of one-night stands, my suitcase and guitar in hand
And every stop is neatly planned for a poet and a one-man band
Homeward bound
I wish I was
Homeward bound
Home where my thought's escapin'
Home where my music's playin'
Home where my love lies waitin' silently for me
Every day's an endless stream of cigarettes and magazines, mm
And each town looks the same to me, the movies and the factories
And every stranger's face I see reminds me that I long to be
Homeward bound
I wish I was
Homeward bound
Home where my thought's escapin'
Home where my music's playin'
Home where my love lies waitin' silently for me
Tonight I'll sing my songs again, I'll play the game and pretend, mm-mm
But all my words come back to me in shades of mediocrity
Like emptiness in harmony, I need someone to comfort me
Homeward bound
I wish I was
Homeward bound
Home where my thought's escapin'
Home where my music's playin'
Home where my love lies waitin' silently for me
Silently for me
Song & Lyrics Facts
Simon & Garfunkel's live performance of "Homeward Bound" was released on their 1966 album, Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme. The folk rock duo consists of Paul Simon (vocals, guitar) and Art Garfunkel (vocals).
Written by Paul Simon, the lyrics tell the story of a traveler who is longing to return home from his travels. The song has become one of the most beloved songs in the duo's discography and has been covered numerous times over the years. It was also featured in the soundtrack for Wes Anderson's 2007 film The Darjeeling Limited. Interesting fact: This track was recorded at Columbia Studios in New York City with producer Bob Johnston.