Don't Come Home Too Soon

Del Amitri

About Don't Come Home Too Soon

"Don't Come Home Too Soon" was a single released by Scottish band Del Amitri to mark the Scottish football team's qualification for the 1998 World Cup in France. The single reached No. 15 in the UK Singles Chart and topped the Scottish Singles Chart in June 1998.


Year:
1998
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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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Del Amitri

Del Amitri were a Scottish alternative rock band, formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1983. The band grew out of Justin Currie's Jordanhill College School band and came together after teenager Currie placed an advertisement in the window of a music store asking for people who could play to contact him. The band was formed with the original line-up of Currie (bass and vocals), Iain Harvie (lead guitar), Bryan Tolland (guitar) and Paul Tyagi (drums). Currie and Harvie are the only members of the band to remain present throughout its history. They are also the main songwriters of the group. more »

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Written by: JUSTIN CURRIE

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11 facts about this song

Release Information
"Don't Come Home Too Soon" was released in 1998 by ‘Del Amitri,' a Scottish alternative rock band.
Official Soccer Song
Del Amitri’s "Don't Come Home Too Soon" was chosen as the official song of the Scotland soccer team for the 1998 World Cup.
Chart Performance
Despite its significant role in supporting Scotland in the World Cup, the song peaked at No. 15 on the UK Singles Chart.
Unique Lyrics
The 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.
Band Achievements
It is the band's last top 20 hit to date, marking an important milestone in Del Amitri's history.
Writing Credits
The song was written by band members Justin Currie and Iain Harvie, the group's main singer-songwriter duo.
Critical Reception
Though 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.
Music Video
The music video for the song features the band members playing against a backdrop of footage from past Scotland football matches.
Collectible Item
The single version of the song comes with a collectible Scotland team poster, which is a coveted item amongst fans and memorabilia collectors.
Legacy
Despite its modest chart performance, the song has endured and is still played and sung by Scotland football fans, particularly during international competitions.
Cultural Impact
When 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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