Come Home

OneRepublic

About Come Home

"Come Home" is a song by OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder for the band's debut album, Dreaming Out Loud (2007). The piano-based ballad features orchestral flourishes, and lyrically revolves around the eponymous pleading hook "Come home, come home". Some reviewers felt the song had political undertones as an appeal to recall American troops as Tedder had written the song about a friend serving overseas. "Come Home" was highlighted as a refreshing change of pace from the many similar-sounding songs composing Dreaming Out Loud. In 2009, the song was remastered featuring singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, and this version was issued digitally as the album's fifth and final single. The song debuted at #80 on the Billboard Hot 100 the week of July 14 before dropping off the chart the following week due to a lack of promotion. The song was never serviced to radio, and failed to chart outside the U. S. "Come Home" was featured on episodes of Gossip Girl, The Vampire Diaries, and Cold Case and the film Easy A. 


Year:
2007
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Hello world
Hope you're listening
Forgive me if I'm young
For speaking out of turn
There's someone I've been missing
I think that they could be
The better half of me
They're in the in the wrong place trying to make it right
But I'm tired of justifying
So I say to you

Come home
Come home
'Cause I've been waiting for you
For so long
For so long
And right now there's a war between the vanities
But all I see is you and me
The fight for you is all I've ever known
So come home
Oooh

I get lost in the beauty
Of everything I see
The world ain't as half as bad
As they paint it to be
If all the sons
If all the daughters
Stopped to take it in
Well hopefully the hate subsides and the love can begin
It might start now yeah
Well maybe I'm just dreaming out loud
Until then

Come home
Come home
'Cause I've been waiting for you
For so long
For so long
And right now there's a war between the vanities
But all I see is you and me
The fight for you is all I've ever known
So come home
Oooh

Everything I can't be
Is everything you should be
And that's why I need you here
Everything I can't be
Is everything you should be
And that's why I need you here
So hear this now

Come home
Come home
'Cause I've been waiting for you
For so long
For so long
And right now there's a war between the vanities
But all I see is you and me
The fight for you is all I've ever known
So come home
Oooh

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OneRepublic

OneRepublic is an American pop rock band from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Formed in 2002 by Ryan Tedder and Zach Filkins, the band achieved massive success on MySpace, becoming the most prominent unsigned act on the website then. They signed onto Mosley Music Group in 2006, and released their debut album, Dreaming Out Loud in 2007 more »

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Written by: Ryan Tedder

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Come Home" was originally released on March 4, 2008, featuring Sara Bareilles, as part of OneRepublic's debut album, "Dreaming Out Loud".
Song Version
The album version of the song does not consist of any featured artists; however the single version does feature Sara Bareilles.
Collaboration with Sara Bareilles
The duet was added to the album last minute, which is why Bareilles is not featured in all versions of the song.
Album Performance
While "Come Home" may not have been a major single, its album, "Dreaming Out Loud", has been certified Platinum by the RIAA, indicating over one million album units sold.
Song Inspiration
OneRepublic's lead singer, Ryan Tedder, wrote "Come Home" when his friends were overseas, making it a heartfelt plea for their return.
Genre
The song is in the pop rock genre, blending piano and strings with a catchy chorus and memorable lyrics.
Live Performance
OneRepublic performed "Come Home" live for the first time at the Teen Choice Awards in 2008.
Social Impact
The song is often played or covered in tribute to military personnel deployed overseas, given its themes of longing and homecoming.
Songwriting Prowess
The song further solidified Ryan Tedder's reputation as an acclaimed songwriter, as he has penned hits for musicians such as Adele and Taylor Swift.
Popular Reception
Despite not being a major hit, "Come Home" remains a fan-favorite at OneRepublic concerts.
TV Show Appearance
The song was used in the popular medical drama, 'Grey's Anatomy'.
Unofficial Music Video
Though the song doesn't have an official music video, its lyrics video on YouTube has garnered over 21 million views as of November 2021.

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