Don't Come Home Too Soon
Del Amitri
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So long, go on and do your best, Let all friends have whiskey on it's breath, The world may not be shaking yet but you might prove them wrong, Even long shots make it So go then, out into history, And show them how easy it can be, You might not believe it yet but pretty soon you'll see, Even long shots make it, Just don't come home too soon, Just don't come home too soon, And I don't care what people say, We can laugh it all away, But if I have a dream at all For once you won't be on that stupid plane And the world may not be shaking yet, But you might prove them wrong, Even long shots make it Just don't come home too soon, Just don't come home too soon, I don't care what people say (just don't come home too soon) We're gonna laugh it all the way (just don't come home too soon) I don't care what people say (just don't come home too soon) We're gonna laugh it all the way (just don't come home too soon) I don't care what people say (just don't come home too soon) We're gonna laugh it all the way (just don't come home too soon) I don't care what people say (just don't come home too soon) We're gonna laugh it all the way (just don't come home too soon)
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Written by: JUSTIN CURRIE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Release Information"Don't Come Home Too Soon" was released in 1998 by ‘Del Amitri,' a Scottish alternative rock band.
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Official Soccer SongDel Amitri’s "Don't Come Home Too Soon" was chosen as the official song of the Scotland soccer team for the 1998 World Cup.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its significant role in supporting Scotland in the World Cup, the song peaked at No. 15 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Unique LyricsThe lyrics were deliberately penned not to be overly optimistic about Scotland's chances in the World Cup, a refreshing perspective in a genre generally full of unyielding positivity.
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Band AchievementsIt is the band's last top 20 hit to date, marking an important milestone in Del Amitri's history.
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Writing CreditsThe song was written by band members Justin Currie and Iain Harvie, the group's main singer-songwriter duo.
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Critical ReceptionThough it only performed modestly on the charts, "Don't Come Home Too Soon" received generally positive reviews for its realistic portrayal of Scotland's World Cup hopes.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features the band members playing against a backdrop of footage from past Scotland football matches.
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Collectible ItemThe single version of the song comes with a collectible Scotland team poster, which is a coveted item amongst fans and memorabilia collectors.
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LegacyDespite its modest chart performance, the song has endured and is still played and sung by Scotland football fans, particularly during international competitions.
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Cultural ImpactWhen the Scotland National Team qualified for UEFA Euro 2020, there was a resurgence of interest in "Don't Come Home Too Soon," reflecting its continued cultural significance.
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