Now He's Coming Home
Brenda Lee · Other Songs - Brenda Lee
Well, here he comes
The plane is on the runway
And it's right on time
It's been so long since he left me here
To make it on my own
And then he called
He said his life was empty and he's sorry now
He's changed his mind
He tells me that he still loves me like he always did
And now he's coming home.
And now I see him smiling
And he's waving as he steps upon the runway
Yes, I can see him running now
And I can hear him calling out my name
The tears are falling in my eyes
'Cause now I have to find a way to tell him
That I couldn't wait forever
And I made a new life with another man.
Well, here he comes, the man I loved
But grew tired of waiting for
He stayed away
And I just couldn't stand to be alone
I'll never know just why he left me here
And I still love him so
But now it's done
I couldn't wait forever and I wish I had
'Cause now he's coming home.
Yes, here he comes, yes here he comes
No, I couldn't wait forever and I wish I had
'Cause now he's - coming home
Well, here he comes...
Now He's Coming Home
Released in 1965, Brenda Lee's 'Now He's Coming Home' stands as a poignant example of her early work in the English-language pop sphere. The track showcases Lee's signature vocal clarity and emotional depth, capturing the bittersweet sentiment of a lover's return. While often associated with her broader catalog of romantic ballads, this recording highlights her ability to convey narrative depth through melody alone. The song reflects the era's fascination with themes of separation and reunion, delivered with the polished production characteristic of mid-1960s pop recordings. Lee's performance remains a testament to her versatility, blending youthful energy with mature storytelling that defined her career trajectory during this period.