Art Garfunkel - Homeward Bound Lyrics






I'm sitting in the railway station.
Got a ticket to my destination.
On a tour of one-night stands my suitcase and guitar in hand.
And ev'ry stop is neatly planned for a poet and a one-man band.
Homeward bound,
I wish I was,
Homeward bound,
Home where my thought's escaping,
Home where my music's playing,
Home where my love lies waiting
Silently for me.

Ev'ry day's an endless stream
Of cigarettes and magazines.
And each town looks the same to me, the movies and the factories
And ev'ry stranger's face I see reminds me that I long to be,
Homeward bound,
I wish I was,
Homeward bound,
Home where my thought's escaping,
Home where my music's playing,
Home where my love lies waiting
Silently for me.

Tonight I'll sing my songs again,
I'll play the game and pretend.
But all my words come back to me in shades of mediocrity
Like emptiness in harmony I need someone to comfort me.
Homeward bound,
I wish I was,
Homeward bound,
Home where my thought's escaping,
Home where my music's playing,
Home where my love lies waiting
Silently for me.
Silently for me.





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  1. k.... ....

    What year?

    k.... ....

    September 1981

  2. J.... S....

    Can't think of any song this duo played that doesn't make me feel good inside. This is one. Homeward bound, yes I wish I was homeward bound.

  3. m.... ....

    I was reared with this album, sadly my brother’s are no longer with us so it is important that we can still watch these moments in time

  4. J.... Q....

    "We've all gone to look for America".

  5. e.... ....

    sans les pub qui nous font chier

  6. A.... 2....

    Here because of Kevin jarvey from the leftovers 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  7. J.... 2....

    It's all the same to me as everything happens under the sun. Looking to uproot and God willing plant me at a fresh garden 🦅🎸

  8. I.... c....

    🥺❤

  9. c.... w....

    I listened to this when i was a kid. Now im old and i am still listening to this beautiful song.

    c.... w....

    64 and still here...we never grow up but just get old. Bless you

    c.... w....

    42...and here also, my parents played this song and many more of S and G songs to me as a child and ive grown to appreciate them so very much. 🤗

    c.... w....

    Same here, I'm getting older, in my sixties. Just don't get enough of these two great humans.

  10. F.... C....

    Uma qualidade sonora de alto nível, incrível!

  11. C.... R....

    Paul e Simon..9h saudades...oh baladas, quantos amores, quanto wisky, quanto tempo no céu... Wiskadom, Salvati, Hotel Carimã, Hotel Dão Pedro..oh saudade eterna.

  12. D.... B....

    RIGHT........🏌️‍♀️🙄

  13. �.... �....

    Вот опять сижу я на вокзале,
    Мне билет в пункт назначенья дали,
    Вновь я еду налегке, гитара, чемодан в руке,
    И все здесь распределено для соло моего давно.
    Вернуться домой,
    Я б так хотел,
    Вернуться домой,
    Дома все мои мысли,
    Дома все мои песни,
    Дома, там, где любовь
    тихо ждет меня.

    Всякий день — будто поток
    Сигарет и газетных строк.
    Города похожи все, кино и фабрики везде,
    На лица путников смотрю, вдруг вспомню что-то — и взгрустну.
    Вернуться домой,
    Я б так хотел,
    Вернуться домой,
    Дома все мои мысли,
    Дома все мои песни,
    Дома, там, где любовь
    тихо ждет меня.

    Сегодня песни я спою,
    Сыграю вновь в свою игру.
    И вновь вернутся все слова, оттенки их слышны едва,
    Опять останусь в пустоте, и нужен кто-то в помощь мне.
    Вернуться домой,
    Я б так хотел,
    Вернуться домой,
    Дома все мои мысли,
    Дома все мои песни,
    Дома, там, где любовь
    тихо ждет меня.

  14. D.... B....

    I wonder what they would sound like just on their own? Without 20 other musicians doing the tricky bits.

  15. l.... l....

    Wonderful song from the 70's 💟💞💟💞💟💞💟💞💟💞💟💞💟💞💟💞💟

  16. M.... S....

    I closed my eyes and thought what class absolutely brilliant then I opened them and thought dumb and dumber.think it was mr simons hair. Sorry

  17. g.... o....

    Alleged to have been written at Widnes train station

  18. L.... B....

    My impression is that Paul Simon is an egomaniac.

  19. M.... C....

    It says something when the passion behind very well thought out words to songs comes from a previous era. We now have a very lazy, shallow era of music that is just churned out, only a very few good singers and musicians.  Mostly today it is Bang, Bang, Bang, heavy, dark beat

  20. T.... R....

    One of the best harmony duos of all time...Simon/Garfunkel...some of the best songs written...when it was simply beautiful music...harmony...acoustic sounds and melody!!!

  21. P.... N....

    Imagine being there.

  22. R.... ....

    It always brings me back, back to a time when America was in such turmoil and yet their voices brought a feeling of peace and a knowing that regardless of the pain their such beauty in the world.

  23. S.... W....

    America was so innocent and wide open back then..always reminds me of driving in the pouring rain....

    S.... W....

    Innocent??! I'm guessing you're not black and/or didnt go to 'nam.

    S.... W....

    @CM Bea Thank you for your service to our country!

    S.... W....

    @Sonoma Wine Tour Drivers You're welcome for my 35 years of serving our country.

    S.... W....

    @CM Bea I only made it to Cub Scouts...and learned how to carve soap....my apologies for over stepping my ground

    S.... W....

    @CM Bea sorry

  24. D.... M....

    They sing so good with each other, ya think they would get along with each other.

  25. S.... R....

    EXISTE O AMOR QUE ENCANTA E ACALANTA A ALMA.
    ACONTECE ESSE AMOR NOS MOLDES QUE A VIDA DESEJA, PARA QUE SEJAMOS INTENSAMENTE FELIZES, PODENDO DESFRUTAR DE TODAS AS MAIS DISTINTAS ATRIBUIÇÕES GERADAS PELAS ESSÊNCIAS GERADAS PELO TEMPO.
    PROPORCIONANDO-NOS A PAZ QUE CELEBRA VIDA E HARMONIZA TODAS AS EXISTÊNCIAS.
    SEJAMOS PARTES DESSAS CRIAÇÕES, ONDE A VIDA MANOBRA SUAS ESCOLHAS E APONTA DIREÇÕES ONDE PERMANECEM TODAS AS POSSIBILIDADES DOS MAIS ESPETACULARES PRAZERES.
    AMEMO-NOS EM PROFUNDA DEDICAÇÃO, PARA QUE O MUNDO SE ORGULHE DE NÓS, QUE SOMOS SUAS CRIAS MAIS QUE ESPECIAIS.

  26. S.... N....

    Grade School 5th nearly done. Wall of windows close to back row, my always hide don't seek me seat, outside slopes of varied green shades. Teacher putting a record on, Bridge Over Troubled Water was the song, LOUD..surround sound speakers, crashing waves blend the Notes, Melody & Words, Oh my heart, Oh it's pounding..Beams of summer heat strike upon my quivering back; Try, Hold Back, can you, the scalding tears I'm blinking through? Am I the only one who fiights back, the stunning gun, shot, gutted, shots to my heart, emotions torn apart, I bleed out with immense intensity. The echo of notes still, dance in the air, Teacher says, I'll Miss All You Kids. The bell rings out, some kids shout out, no more school, our summer vacation begins! Alone, invisible, I thread thru the blocks towards home, my new song & me, music my healing balm, forever then, forevermore, Notes Grandstanding, Words form to Lyrics, Melodies Dancing, Swirl, my Spirit Floats. Music of every style, instruments, all tunes n songs...I can Boast About, Blast Loudly if I Want...Oh My Best Friend, How Lucky I Am . . . . . .sn

  27. m.... m....

    It feels like Weezer was channeling this song when they recorded: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0rV88Ev-og

  28. N.... B....

    I saw them twice, once at the beginning of their career and once at the end.

  29. L.... V....

    I was there! 1982 I was attending NYU and feeling groovy! It doesnt get better that this! The weather was beautiful....I'm the gal way in the back! One of my greatest memories LV

    L.... V....

    Way in what back lol? 🤣🤣

    L.... V....

    Laura V. Cool. I am glad for you + wish I could have been there myself ")

  30. S.... M....

    They are shockingly perfect

  31. L.... T....

    Thank you...

  32. S.... K....

    I'll never forget watching them 1982 in Offenbach, Germany. The concert I do remember even now...Greetings from Manheim, Germany

  33. R.... G....

    I was in Central Park during the concert but the Great Lawn was too packed for me to stay there.  I skated near the band shell, called the OTB result line, and learned I had just missed winning almost $2,000.00 at age fourteen on the last race at Belmont.  That's why I know it was Saturday, September 26, 1981.  I had intended to attend but those events had terrible acoustics for the live audience.  Same for Elton John.  Standing around for hours waiting wasn't fun either.  Then there was the thunderstorm that cut short the Diana Ross concert in 1983.

  34. E.... L....

    ..mUst ;';;' ..FLY';';

    "˚°◦.¸¸◦仌°"`、ヽ

  35. h.... b....

    The best duo ever. Two of the melloist voices in history.

  36. K.... P....

    Every song makes me almost cry but I don’t quite get there. Beautiful.

  37. r.... ....

    art garfunkel kinda looks like an angry version of the Trix rabbit.


    but he's an utter legend.

  38. a.... ....

    when someone asks me what harmony sounds like...

  39. K.... ....

    There are no words to express... These two young men touched so many souls. How I wish we had music like this today.

    K.... ....

    The only version better is the one with George Harrison

  40. L.... C....

    Home...where my Love lays silently for me...wish I was Homeward Bound

    L.... C....

    I hear you sister.

  41. G.... B....

    in the 60's i was living in Los Angeles for a few years for my university training and I can assure it was the best times of my life and I enjoyed fully all opportunities and then I came back for short times about 15 more times for professional and spiritual purposes and now I live in French Riviera. I love real music like this one it is so sweet and poetic !!! it adds a taste of paradise in our personal life !!! I appreciate it so much with you guys ...

  42. s.... ....

    Brilliant and ageless

  43. J.... M....

    Wow still awesome after sooo many years and decades

  44. P.... T....

    Delight to learn their forthcoming concert in Co, wish them every success !

  45. R.... C....

    Penso que este tema deveria estar na banda sonora do último filme de Quentin Tarantino...

    R.... C....

    interesante

  46. K.... K....

    Outstanding live performance over a decade on from the original recording.

  47. E.... W....

    Simon is a genious songwriter, I love these guys. I am in my late years of life and am now just realizing how wonderful their music is. Thank you Simon & Garfunkel!

  48. t.... m....

    Jesus, you can tell Art’s seen a moyel some time in his life

  49. A.... A....

    Ils sont si complémentaires!!!!!!👍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  50. T.... D....

    nice performance

  51. M.... J....

    Tom & Jerry!

  52. E.... P....

    " homeward bound " 🌷🧚🏽‍♂️

  53. W.... D....

    They Paint images in your mind through the beautiful way they sing , it's so unique!

  54. W.... H....

    This is one the best songs to test your vocal range..

  55. C.... C....

    Homeward bound Excellent!!Love this!!

  56. R.... H....

    Magnifique ! Éternelle ! Au vrai sens du terme zusdy bien musicale que spirituelle que plilosohique qu'au point de vue humanitaire que universelle !!! UN grand Merci et le mot est faible ! IL faudrait en inventer rien que pour ce genre d'exploits ! Et il y en a d'autres! !!! Le monde juste ET libre n'est pas encore au RV ! Mais il ne saurait tarder !!!

  57. P.... N....

    The world's not such a bad place.

  58. G.... H....

    Emotionless void.

  59. q.... ....

    These guys were great. Songs, lyrics, just beautiful. Today's music can't come close to this. What artist today will have their music playing 60 years from now?

  60. d.... j....

    Legend has it that Paul Simon wrote this song on the platform of Widnes railway station .

  61. D.... S....

    How is it possible for their therapist helping for even greater harmony?

  62. H.... B....

    They need to name a bridge in New York, 'The Simon and Garfunkel Bridge'.

    H.... B....

    Great idea. Time they were honoured!

    H.... B....

    @nakima61 Yes! They contributed to New York and America!

  63. e.... e....

    One of the greatest pairing of two performers ever.

  64. C.... P....

    Histórico! Assisti ao "vivo", rsss, pela tv"! Demais!!!!

  65. R.... S....

    Why can't they make music like this anymore. Classic

  66. p.... f....

    Home, sweet home !!!

  67. W.... F....

    Widnes station thank you

  68. W.... v....

    Wonderful...

  69. B.... D....

    One of the all time great singing duos and songs! I remember when Bridge Over Troubled Waters became a huge hit in 1970, another great one! Thanks for sharing!

  70. G.... W....

    I LOVE s&g but the Glen camel version was well better

  71. D.... M....

    Amazing!

  72. m.... a....

    Those gus are americain?no Really??when i see cowards like Trump and Georges bush i cannot believe the is guys like that

  73. L.... M....

    Best concert ever viewed online.

    L.... M....

    Not Lana, Rosanne, You Tube got it wrong.

    L.... M....

    Also the class song sung at my 8th grade graduation in 1969.

  74. M.... M....

    Love this song!

  75. C.... R....

    I had a crush on them as a child and I think I still do. <3

  76. N.... F....

    Concerto mito

  77. F.... A....

    God blessed us all w/ their harmonies.

  78. N.... W....

    Their harmonizing is something special, some sort of strange magic.

  79. C.... W....

    SImply BRILLANT! What else can you say about this song and this duo? We are so blessed to be among those who knew of their music and talent

  80. L.... H....

    One things is for sure, they sure as hell don't write songs and melody like that anymore!

    L.... H....

    Incredible music,simon was as good as it got.

  81. �.... ....

    i love 사이먼 &가펑클

  82. J.... H....

    Long to be homeward bound(Heaven)

  83. M.... Y....

    Simply the finest musicians EVER !

  84. B.... C....

    Beautiful& sweet songs !!!now i’m curious if there’s an intersection or place named afterSimon &G. Wl check it out. Thanks S&G. Many thanks thisboy 🌟😍❤️❤️❤️

  85. T.... ....

    Waaaaaaaaaauuuuuuuwwwww ............... Toymiko

  86. J.... H....

    Paul can' even glance at Art. He is so cold.

    J.... H....

    shedup and enjoy the music

    J.... H....

    Jennifer Heath the hatred made them better

  87. G.... R....

    the best

  88. S.... ....

    I saw them twice during their Old Friends tour in Philly. They were like gods.

  89. V.... B....

    What comfort at last

  90. l.... ....

    i have loved these 2 for years!

  91. M.... B....

    Ach wie schön das ich euch wieder hören darf ich hatte euch in den 70gen 80ger immer gehört. Danke für die schönen Songs 😍👍🏼.

  92. A.... K....

    They were idols of my childhood. I am sad that they grow old.

  93. A.... H....

    I wish I was homeward bound.

  94. M.... M....

    ...absolute perfect performance.....

  95. T.... J....

    Paul Simon is a musical genius !

    T.... J....

    With Garfunkels magical vocals to make the songs live

  96. r.... m....

    paul simon and the greatest voice ever mr art  garrfunkkel sing this classic  home ward bound for   new York it was  sure treat  for them