Welcome Home
Dave Dobbyn
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Tonight I am feeling for you Under the state of a strange land You have sacrificed much to be here There but for grace as I offer my hand Welcome home, I bid you welcome, I bid you welcome Welcome home from the bottom of my heart Out here on the edge The empire is fading by the day And the world is so weary in war Maybe we'll find that new way So welcome home, see I made a space for you now Welcome home from the bottom of our heart Welcome home from the bottom of our hearts Keep it coming now keep it coming now You'll find most of us here with our hearts wide open Keep it coming now keep on coming now Keep it coming now keep on coming now There's a woman with her hands trembling And she sings with a mountain's memory There's a cloud the full length of these isles Just playing chase with the sun And it's black and it's white and it's wild All the colours are one So welcome home, I bid you welcome, I bid you welcome Welcome home from the bottom of our hearts Welcome home, see I made a space for you now Welcome home from the bottom of our hearts From the bottom of our hearts
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Written by: TAYLOR, WHITAKER
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release and Popularity"Welcome Home" by Dave Dobbyn was released in 2005 and quickly became one of the artist's most popular songs in his homeland of New Zealand.
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Song SubjectThe song is about inclusivity and welcoming all people to New Zealand, regardless of their background or where they come from – a sentiment often associated with Kiwi culture.
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Recognition & Awards"Welcome Home" won the prestigious APRA Silver Scroll Award in 2005; it is a peer-judged songwriting award that recognizes creativity, originality, and excellence of a single song by a New Zealand songwriter.
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Social ImpactThe song's message of unity and acceptance resonates strongly within the New Zealand community. After the Christchurch mosque shootings in 2019, the song was used widely as a symbol of solidarity and hope.
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Live Performances"Welcome Home" is often used in nationwide formal events and concerts, creating a bond and connection among the audience that transcends beyond music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Welcome Home" features Dave Dobbyn with a diversity of people, highlighting the multicultural inclusivity message of the song.
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Cultural SignificanceThe song has become somewhat of an anthem in New Zealand for its powerful message about welcoming strangers and treating them as friends and family.
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InfluencesThe song was reportedly influenced by a real-life scenario, wherein Dobbyn was upset due to an incident of an Algerian asylum-seeker who sewed his lips together during a hunger strike.
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Success"Welcome Home" reached #9 in the New Zealand music charts.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its heartfelt lyrics and evocative message. It's often cited as an example of Dobbyn's ability to create music that resonates with New Zealanders.
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