Scott-Heron, Gil - Back Home Lyrics
There's been a whole lot said about your city living
They told us that the streets were paved with gold
And some of us believed 'em, left our home and came looking
But that was just another story they told
I got to get back and see my people
My old Uncle Henry don't believe in them airplanes
Lord you know you sure been good to me
Gave me piggy back rides down them dusty highways
When I came just up to his knees
I got to get back and see my people
Someday and someway
I never thought I'd be lost and searching for a warm friendly smile
I never thought I'd be running through the city streets like a newborn child
I never thought I'd be lost and searching for a warm friendly smile
I never thought I'd be running through the city streets like a newborn child
But here I am
And I
I got me some people and I know that they love me
And I know just where to look this time
Collard greens and cornbread on my Sunday dinner
And don't you know that makes me think it's working out fine
When I get back to see my people
Someday and someway
Someday and someway
And someday, and someway
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Scott-Heron, Gil Back Home Comments
Danny's bassline ooft!
Damn this song hits me in my heart so hard. Miss when music gave you something special
I've this song, give you that warm good feeling about being alive and bless.
Happy Birthday,Gil.
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson - “Back Home”
[Vocals/Written By/Producer/Electric Piano: Gil Scott-Heron]
[Producer/Acoustic Piano/Electric Piano/Vocals/Written By: Brian Jackson]
[Fender Bass: Danny Bowens]
[Traps: Bob Adams]
[Verse 1: Gil Scott-Heron]
There's been a whole lot said about your city living
They told us that the streets were paved with gold
And some of us believed 'em, left our home and came looking
But that was just another story they told
I got to get back and see my people
Someday and someway
[Verse 2: Gil Scott-Heron]
My old Uncle Henry don't believe in them airplanes
Lord, you know you sure been good to me
Gave me piggyback rides down them dusty highways
When I came just up to his knees
I got to get back and see my people
Someday and someway. Hmm
[Bridge: Gil Scott-Heron]
I never thought I'd be lost and searching for one warm, friendly smile
I never thought I'd be running through them city streets like a, a newborn child
No, no, no
[Verse 3: Gil Scott-Heron]
I never thought I'd be lost and searching for one warm, friendly smile
I never thought I'd be running through the city streets like a, a newborn child
But here I am, and I
I got me some people and I know that they love me
And I know just where to look this time
Collard greens and cornbread on my Sunday dinner
And don't you know that make me think it's working out fine?
When I get back to see my people
Someday and someway
And someday and someway
And someday and someway
Yeah, someday
masterpiece
Not to many days go by that don't listen to something by brother GIL
thanks for the information on Gil Scott Heron and Brian Jackson. Makes the music even better, knowing this stuff.
Alvin is thank you for your Scott-Heron and all of that he has accomplished and did playing you but playing his. Alvin Bailey music
"Gave me piggyback rides down them dusty highways when I came just up to his knees" always loved Gil for that line
Just the opposite for me. I'm trapped in the South and I'm from N.Y.C....It's pure hell
R.I.P. Gil Scot-Heron there will never be another
mine too
R.I.P great artist
He died on my birthday. :-(