About the song
The timeless collaboration between **Paul Simon** and **Willie Nelson** on the track **”Homeward Bound”** stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of classic folk and country music. Originally penned by Simon in the 1960s, “Homeward Bound” gained immense popularity as part of Simon & Garfunkel’s catalog, offering listeners a profound narrative of longing and the deep yearning for a sense of belonging. This poignant song, with its iconic melody and heartfelt lyrics, speaks to universal emotions that resonate with anyone who has ever felt the ache of separation or the desire to return home.
However, when these two legendary figures, **Paul Simon** and **Willie Nelson**, come together to reinterpret this piece, something extraordinary happens. **Willie Nelson**, known for his rich, gravelly voice and unparalleled ability to convey raw emotion through his music, brings a fresh country influence to the song. His unique delivery adds a layer of soulful warmth and nostalgia that complements Simon’s original folk roots. The combination of Simon’s lyrical depth and Nelson’s evocative tone creates a blend of sounds that feels both intimate and expansive, simultaneously bridging the gap between the folk traditions of the ’60s and the country ballads of the ’70s and beyond.
This collaboration also highlights the timeless nature of **”Homeward Bound”**, showing how music can transcend time and genre. The themes of homecoming and longing are as relevant today as they were when the song was first written, making it an enduring piece that continues to touch the hearts of listeners across generations. With their remarkable voices and unmistakable musical styles, **Paul Simon** and **Willie Nelson** deliver a version of **”Homeward Bound”** that is both deeply nostalgic and refreshingly new, a powerful reminder of the importance of home and the places we long to return to.
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Lyrics
I’m sitting in the railway station.
Got a ticket for my destination.
On a tour of one-night stands my suitcase and guitar in hand.
And every 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.
Every day’s an endless stream
Of cigarettes and magazines.
And each town looks the same to me,
The movies and the factories
And every 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.
