I Wanta Know I'm Goin' Home

David Allan Coe · Other Songs - David Allan Coe

Well I hope the years that wrinkled up our faces

Have enjoyed us half as much as we did then

And if I should die before you jump your traces

Would you do one more favor for a friend

Remember all my songs and all their meanings

And remember how they helped you to believe

Then turn my body into ashes and take me with you when you leave

Then take my ashes to St Louie

Drop 'em in the Mississippi

Where the current's strong

I wanna flow back through the south land

I want to know I'm going home



Well I ain't plannin' on it happenin'

No time soon now

And it ain't something that I sit around

And think about all the time

But me and you we've howled at

A lot of full moons now

And I'll admit that every now and then

The thought does cross my mind

So take my ashes to St Louie

Drop 'em in the Mississippi

Where the current's strong

I wanna flow back through the southland

I want to know I'm going home

So take my ashes to St Louie

Drop 'em in the Mississippi

Where the current's strong

I wanna flow back through the southland

I want to know I'm going home

About I Wanta Know I'm Goin' Home

David Allan Coe's "I Wanta Know I'm Goin' Home" stands as a quintessential example of his signature blend of country and honky-tonk, delivered with his characteristic gravelly voice and unapologetic storytelling. Released during a period where Coe solidified his status as a major force in American roots music, the track exemplifies his ability to mix rustic authenticity with bold, often controversial, lyrical themes. The song captures the weary spirit of the road, reflecting on the transient nature of life and the longing for a place to call home, all while maintaining the raunchy, blues-inflected edge that defines his discography. As a staple of Coe's catalog, the recording showcases his mastery of the acoustic guitar and his knack for crafting memorable melodies that cut through the noise of the genre. It serves as a reminder of his impact on the outlaw country movement, where he challenged traditional norms without sacrificing musical integrity. The song remains a powerful testament to his career, embodying the rugged individualism and deep emotional resonance that have made his work a cornerstone of modern country music history.