Bring It on Home to Me/You Send Me
Rod Stewart · Smiler
I'll still be here waiting
If you ever change your mind
about leaving, leaving me behind
Baby bring it to me, bring your sweet loving
bring it on home to me
I know I laughed when you left
but now I know that I only hurt myself
Honey bring it to me, bring your sweet loving
bring it on home to me
Let me tell you all about it
I'll give you tulips and money too
That ain't all, that ain't all I'd do for you
If you'll bring it to me, bring you're sweet loving
bring it on home to me
You know I'll always be your slave
until I'm buried, buried in my grave
Oh honey bring it to me, bring your sweet loving
bring it on home to me
I tried to treat you right
but you stayed out, stayed out late at night
but I forgive you
Bring it to me, bring your sweet loving
bring it on home to me
Just remember this one thing darlin' that
You, you, you send me, you know this one
You, you know darlin' you send me
And I know that you, you thrill me
Honest you do, honest you do, honest you do
And I wanna tell you one thing that
And I know this one thing that
you send me honest you do, honest you do
honest you do, let me tell you
When I get home you're always there for me
and I know that you're gonna send me
Honest you do, honest you do, honest you do
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
Well you thrill me
Darlin' you're always gonna send me
About Bring It on Home to Me/You Send Me
Rod Stewart's "Bring It on Home to Me/You Send Me" appears on the 1972 album *Smiler*, marking a pivotal moment in his career where he transitioned from a rock-and-roll pioneer to a soulful interpreter of R&B classics. This recording showcases Stewart's ability to blend his signature vocal style with the smooth, romantic sensibilities of Motown and soul music, a direction that would define his later work. The track stands as a testament to his versatility, proving that his artistry extended beyond the blues and rock genres into the realm of polished pop and soul. Released during a period of significant artistic evolution, the song reflects Stewart's deep engagement with American soul traditions while maintaining his distinct British persona. It serves as a bridge between his earlier raw energy and the sophisticated, emotionally resonant ballads that became his hallmark in the decades to follow. The recording remains a notable example of his mid-1970s output, capturing a time when he was fully embracing the musical influences that would shape his enduring legacy as a master of vocal performance and song interpretation.