Let Me Come On Home

Otis Redding · Dreams To Remember: The Otis Redding Anthology [1998]

Oh, baby—I want to come home to you

Baby—I got to get home to you

Days and nights feeling so blue

Lord, I just don't know what I'm gonna do

Oh, baby—I wanna come home

Oh, baby—you're one thousand miles away

Baby—you're just one thousand miles away

Take these chains from 'round my heart

Never leave you—you no more you never depart

Baby—let me come on home to you

Oh, I love you, baby—let me come on home

Please,let me come on home to you, girl

Crying my eyes out over you

I don't know nothing in the world that I'm gonna do

But I'm gonna,

Come on, girl, say it—I got to get home

Yeah, baby girl—I love you, honey

Please let me come home

Let Me Come On Home

Otis Redding's 'Let Me Come On Home' stands as a poignant testament to the raw emotional depth characteristic of his soul recordings. Released on the 1998 anthology 'Dreams To Remember,' the track exemplifies Redding's mastery of vocal phrasing and his ability to convey profound longing through melody and harmony. As a staple of the soul genre, the song reflects the era's focus on intimate, personal narratives within the R&B tradition. The recording captures the essence of Redding's live performance style, where his voice served as a direct conduit for human emotion, resonating with audiences who valued authenticity in their musical experiences. This composition remains a significant song in his discography, illustrating his enduring influence on the soul music canon.