Terminal

Rupert Holmes

About Terminal

"Terminal" is the debut single of British-American singer-songwriter Rupert Holmes, released in 1974. The song is included on his 1974 debut album, Widescreen on Epic Records. The orchestrations on the recording were written and conducted by Holmes. The album was produced by Jeffrey Lesser. Although it didn't chart in the US, "Terminal" is popular in the Philippines, and has subsequently been covered by Sharon Cuneta on the 2006 album Isn't It Romantic?, and Piolo Pascual on the 2009 album Decades. In Cuneta's version, its lyrics are delivered from a female point of view; the line "I had to get home to the kids and the wife" was changed to "I had to get back to the kids and my life". 


Year:
1974
4:15
4,776 
#4

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

I've come back this morning
To where I first came alive
Here within this terminal
Where the buses arrive

I was a commuter on the 804
Worked for a computer
On the 19th floor and

You came down the aisle of the bus
And you sat by my side
Shoulder up to shoulder
We shared that 9 o'clock ride

Oh my heart was screaming
As you left your seat
Following your movements
I was at your feet and

Oh... down into the terminal
Both of us smiled
So... we entered the terminal
Just as you smiled

"Won't you leave out work for today?"
You asked of me then
So I phoned in sick on the way
To the home of a friend

We were all alone from 10 a.m. till 3
Really thought the fire
Had gone out of me but

You awoke the sleep of my life
From gray into red
Made the weary wonder of Wall Street
Rise from the dead

Could have held up
Budding my entire life
But I had to get home
To the kids and the wife and so

I left for the terminal where I began
Baby no, I wouldn't have left
If I'd been half a man

So here I am this morning
Where love had asked for the dance
Here within this terminal
Where I passed on the chance

Lord I'll never find her
Though I've truly tried
Probably she's found another
Bus to ride and

I am now about to begin
The last of my days
I'm within what others
Would call a terminal phase

I myself can only say it's livin' dead
Riding to the office with
A song in my head that goes...

La da da...
And you know it grows
La da da...

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com


Rupert Holmes

Rupert Holmes (born February 24, 1947) is a British and American composer, singer-songwriter, musician and author of plays, novels and stories. He is best known for his number one pop hit "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" (1979/1980) and the song "Him", which reached the number 6 position on the Hot 100 U.S. pop chart in 1980. He is also known for his 1985 Tony Award-winning musical Drood (originally The Mystery of Edwin Drood) and his 2007 Drama Desk Award-winning book for the Broadway musical Curtains, and for his television series Remember WENN. more »

2 fans

Written by: RUPERT HOLMES

Lyrics © JORDAN - HERMAN - HOLMES PUBL, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


12 facts about this song

Song Information
"Terminal" is a song written and performed by British-American singer-songwriter Rupert Holmes.
Release Year
This song was released in the year 1974.
Album
"Terminal" is part of Rupert Holmes' debut album which is named "Widescreen."
Genre
The song falls under the category of soft rock or pop rock.
Lyrics Exploration
The song "Terminal" is a melancholic and thought-provoking track about a man pondering about different things while waiting at an airplane terminal.
Music Arrangement
Rupert Holmes is known for his ability to blend different musical genres in his work and "Terminal" is no exception. The song features a unique combination of acoustic guitar and orchestral arrangements.
Lyrics Interpretation
"Terminal" is widely interpreted as a metaphorical song that uses an airport terminal as a symbol for the transience of life.
Impact
Although "Terminal" did not match the commercial success of Rupert Holmes' later hits, such as "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)," it nonetheless established him as a unique singer-songwriter in the music industry.
Covers
The song has been covered by multiple artists indicating its influence and popularity amongst musicians.
Live Performances
“Terminal” is a staple of many of Rupert Holmes live performances and is often greeted with enthusiasm by the crowd.
Recognition
"Terminal" is praised by music critics for its profound lyrical content and unconventional musical arrangement.
Creative Output
"Terminal" demonstrates Holmes' range as an artist, handling topics from romantic misunderstanding to existential contemplation, making it a standout track in his career.

Discuss the Terminal Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Terminal Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 29 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/888393/Rupert+Holmes/Terminal>.

    Missing lyrics by Rupert Holmes?

    Know any other songs by Rupert Holmes? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Terminal

    6.7M
    8,924     1,033

    Album

    Widescreen

    • #2
      Terminal

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    In the Beatles album Revolver which member sings "I'm Only Sleeping"?
    A John Lennon
    B George Harrison
    C Paul McCartney
    D Ringo Star

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Rupert Holmes tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!

    Movies soundtrack

    Terminal

    »