Splash 1 (Now I'm Home)

The 13th Floor Elevators

About Splash 1 (Now I'm Home)

"Splash 1 (Now I'm Home)" is a 1966 single from the band 13th Floor Elevators from their album The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators. It was a minor regional hit in Texas but became a bigger (albeit still relatively minor) regional hit a year later when covered by the Clique. It has also been covered by Bongwater and The Mighty Lemon Drops.


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2009
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I've seen your face before, 
I've known you all my life. 
And though it's new, 
your image cuts me like a knife. 
And now I'm home. 
And now I'm home. 
And now I'm home, to stay. 
The neon from your eyes is splashing into mine. 
It's so familiar in a way I can't define. 
And now I'm home. 
And now I'm home. 
And now I'm home, to stay. 
And though this is awful speedy, 
We needn't bother sleeping, 
All we might say is understood. 
And now I'm home. 
And now I'm home. 
And now I'm home, to stay. 
The fierceness of my feelings, 
Rocks me like a war. 
It's good to know we won't be strangers anymore. 
And now I'm home. 
And now I'm home. 
And now I'm home, to stay. 
And now I'm home. 
And now I'm home. 
And now I'm home, to stay.

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The 13th Floor Elevators

The 13th Floor Elevators were an American psychedelic rock band formed in Texas in 1965. They are credited as one of the pioneering groups in the psychedelic rock genre and are known for popularizing the use of the term "psychedelic" in their music. Their energetic and experimental sound, fronted by vocalist Roky Erickson, combined elements of rock, blues, and folk with psychedelic influences. The band released a few albums and achieved moderate success before disbanding in 1969. Despite a relatively short-lived career, The 13th Floor Elevators left a lasting impact on the psychedelic rock scene. more »

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Written by: CLEMENTINE HALL, ROGER KYN ERIKSON

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Splash 1 (Now I'm Home)" is a song in the psychedelic rock genre.
Album Appearance
This song is a part of "The Psychedelic Sounds of The 13th Floor Elevators" which is the debut studio album of the band.
Year of Release
The song "Splash 1 (Now I'm Home)" was officially released in the year 1966.
Song's Creators
This song was written by Roky Erickson and Clementine Hall, members of The 13th Floor Elevators.
Inspirational Background
The song has been noted for its introspective lyrics, inspired by the mental and emotional journey experienced during the use of psychedelic substances.
Unique Instrument
The band used an electric jug as one of the instruments, unique to their sound and prominent in the song "Splash 1 (Now I'm Home)".
American Band
The 13th Floor Elevators, the creators of the song, were an American rock band from Austin, Texas.
First use of "Psychedelic Rock
Their debut album, which featured 'Splash 1', is often credited as one of the first records to use the term "psychedelic" in its description of their style of rock.
Music List Ranking
"Splash 1 (Now I'm Home)" was ranked number 24 in Pitchfork Media's list of "The 200 Greatest Songs of the 1960s".
Roky Erickson’s Mental Health
The content of the song and, indeed, most of 'The Psychedelic Sounds...' album, seem to foretell Erickson's own future struggles with mental illness.
Influence on Future Artists
The 13th Floor Elevators and songs like "Splash 1 (Now I'm Home)" have been cited as an influence on various other artists, including Janis Joplin, who considered joining the band before going solo.

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