Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home to Me Lyrics
Lyrics
If you ever change your mind
About leaving, leaving me behind
Oh-oh, bring it to me
Bring your sweet loving
Bring it on home to me, yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah)
I know I laughed when you left
But now I know I only hurt myself
Oh-oh, bring it to me
Bring your sweet loving
Bring it on home to me, yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah)
I'll give you jewellery and money, too
That ain't all, that ain't all I'll do for you
Oh, if you bring it to me
Bring your sweet loving
Bring it on home to me, yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah)
You know I'll always be your slave
'Til I'm buried, buried in my grave
Oh honey, bring it to me
Bring your sweet loving
Bring it on home to me, yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah)
One more thing
I tried to treat you right
But you stayed out, stayed out at night
But I forgive you, bring it to me
Bring your sweet loving
Bring it on home to me, yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah)
Yeah (yeah) yeah (yeah)...
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Sam Cooke - Bring It On Home to Me (Official Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home to Me," though officially released in its audio form in 2017, is a timeless testament to the power of sincere contrition and the enduring strength of love, even in the face of profound personal failure. The song’s narrative centers on a man who, having driven away the object of his affection through his own misguided actions – laughing when she left, implying a misplaced pride, and admitting to her staying out at night – now desperately seeks her return. He acknowledges the deep hurt he inflicted upon himself by her absence, a sentiment that echoes the scriptural understanding that our sin not only alienates us from God but also brings suffering upon ourselves. His plea is not for a passive reception but an active return of her "sweet loving," a desire for reconciliation that feels deeply authentic.
The depth of his remorse is powerfully conveyed as he offers not just his love but also material possessions, "jewellery and money, too," and even pledges himself as a willing "slave," promising unwavering devotion "‘til I'm buried, buried in my grave." This profound level of commitment, though expressed in the vernacular of human relationships, carries a spiritual resonance. It speaks to a willingness to humble oneself, to offer everything, and to endure hardship for the sake of restoring what was broken. This mirrors the selfless love and sacrifice demonstrated by Christ, who gave His all to bridge the chasm between humanity and God. His admission, "I tried to treat you right; but you stayed out, stayed out at night," reveals a humble recognition of his own shortcomings, even while acknowledging the perceived failings of the other. Yet, his ultimate declaration is one of forgiveness, a powerful testament to his desire for reunion, saying, "But I forgive you, bring it on home to me." This echoes the divine attribute of forgiveness, a cornerstone of our faith. When we confess our sins, as the song implies in its depiction of a broken relationship, we are met with a God who is "faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). The repeated, emphatic "yeah" at the end of each chorus, sung with a vocalization that drips with yearning, underscores the sincerity and urgency of his plea. The song, in its raw honesty, serves as a poignant reminder that true reconciliation often begins with acknowledging our own part in the discord and making a genuine, all-encompassing effort to mend what is fractured, much like the divine invitation to return to God's embrace, which is always open to those who seek it with a contrite heart.