Steam Powered Giraffe - That'll Be The Way Home Lyrics






A man takes off from an airfield
and he's a'soaring very far from home
'cause he flies a B-17 straight through the sky
He's homesick and he knows
it'll be a long time till he's done
and he's got a beautiful girl
waiting at home

He opens up a letter from her. She writes,
here's a color picture of me
(a pretty picture)
Just head towards my blue eyes,
when you're finding your way back to me

Well,
That'll that'll that'll that'll that'll that'll that'll that'll
That'll be the way home

Yes,
That'll that'll that'll that'll that'll that'll that'll that'll
That'll be the way home

Straight through the sky
headed towards her blue eyes

A lieutenant of the Navy
took his very first steps today
Onto the ship that would become his new home
He and his wife
had shared a very special goodbye
when they kissed in the night underneath
a star of their own

As the lieutenant gazed up
and saw their star shining bright
(oh so bright)
He knew it would guide him home
when the time was right

Well,
That'll that'll that'll that'll that'll that'll that'll that'll
That'll be the way home

Yes,
That'll that'll that'll that'll that'll that'll that'll that'll
That'll be the way home

Starin' into the night
Keeping their star in sight

All you infantry men and you riveting gals
don't ever need to give up hope
all you doctors, and nurses, and engineers
need not worry for long
If we all look towards what we miss most
and keep that drive in our heart

Well,
That'll that'll that'll that'll that'll that'll that'll that'll
That'll be the way home

Yes,
That'll that'll that'll that'll that'll that'll that'll
That'll be the way home





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  1. W.... ....

    8 people who don't have a good taste in music...

  2. M.... I....

    For a moment I thought the song could have been talking about Commander Walter's beginnings before becoming commander, but guess this would have happened before his time. Lovely tune!

  3. T.... ....

    If this had come out in WWII, it'd have been a number one hit. It's just that heart-sweet.

  4. R.... ....

    This is a song about WWII.
    If you play it alongside Tommy Dorsey or The Andrews Sisters, it fits *perfectly*.
    SPG: the vocals are incredible, the musicianship is great, but their songwriting is simply spectacular.
    I mean, c'mon, in Red Suspenders, they rhyme 'Bucket' with 'Nantucket,' and no one has done that in 75 years.

  5. S.... K....

    How can such a happy tune make me sob so much? 💔

  6. q.... ....

    One of my all time favorite songs. First heard it as a young Lieutenant of the Navy, right before taking my first steps on my first ship. My jaw dropped when I heard it because I knew it was describing me in two weeks. It truly helped me and my wife get through my first deployment.

  7. C.... C....

    is it me, or is this song basically perfect for Veteran's Day?

  8. S.... P....

    Lily's (Airhearts) husband sings this im guessing

    S.... P....

    Miss Fluffy It mentions this song in Airheart aswell, cant remember the exact lyrics so i cant say when and what context though

    S.... P....

    The phrase " That'll be the way home" occurs in 'Airheart'.

  9. S.... P....

    Lily's (Airhearts) husband sings this im guessing

  10. F.... ....

    This song is eargasm inducing.

  11. M.... S....

    I really love this one ! ♥ Lsten again, and again, and again, and again...

  12. L.... D....

    I was going to suggest on "Airheart" that you let us hear Jimmy's song, but I see now that you've already done it. It's perfect. :) You all are amazing!

  13. M.... ....

    This makes me think... SPG on vinyl?

    M.... ....

    Boy oh boy

    M.... ....

    Howdy all, little puggle from the future here.... 2C SHOWS ON VINYL!!!!!! THEYLL EVEN SIGN YOUR RELEASE! @MMainMManMMiles @The Prophet of the Cult of Manbar

    M.... ....

    my 2 cent show vinyl preorder just came in today so
    good news bud

    M.... ....

    @ThatWeirdSherlockian where can I get it?

    M.... ....

    @ninjetic 1 I think their on the website? Idk, they might have links to it in some of the newer videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akE9NCdyX2g this is the ad

  14. T.... P....

    You know I'd love if I could actually get this on shellac, I mean can you imagine playing this song on a gramaphone... pure bliss :D

  15. D.... ....

    Atlatl atlatl atlatl atlatl that's an extended arm. Yes, atlatl atlatl atlatl atlatl that's an extended arm to throw a spike! Headed straight towards your eyes.

  16. A.... S....

    that'll that'll that'll that'll that'll. For ever in my head.

  17. S.... ....

    THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO MY FIRST SUGGESTION WHEN YOU WERE RELEASING THESE TRACKS, BTW, ID LIKE TO KNOW IF IN YOUR SHOW IN MAY IF YOU COULD FIT "ITS COSMIC" into your show, I just thought I may ask, keep releasing these great track from the days of yesteryear, see you all at dinner-RED MATTER GearBOX

  18. E.... ....

    My favorite SPG song and one of my favorite songs of anyone. It's lovely. <3

  19. A.... M....

    Love this song, I wish there had been more songs like this, the four freshman-type vocals

  20. J.... ....

    I was expecting a tragic ending that never came haha. Really touching song, though, I love it!

    J.... ....

    Similar to Star Valley Night? lol

  21. M.... L....

    How delightfully calming.

  22. N.... ....

    Amazing as always! Love you all, your all so talented and creative!

  23. o.... f....

    love this song

  24. C.... T....

    i love you all

  25. L.... ....

    really?? new song!!¿¿ Wow thankyou!!!!! i love your voices!

    L.... ....

    They've been uploading old songs. The way I can tell is that The Jon is in the pictures.

    L.... ....

    Im new, i dont saw all song thanks! n_n

    L.... ....

    +The Red Rabbit same

    L.... ....

    +Ladynayara it's alright if your new. welcome to the fanbase! hope you enjoy your stay if you need an answer don't be afraid to ask me or anyone else <3