About the Song
"Take Me Home" is a song written and performed by the English drummer, singer and songwriter Phil Collins. It is the tenth and final track on Collins' third solo studio album, No Jacket Required. Collins co-produced the song with Hugh Padgham and released it as a single in the UK in July 1985 and the US in March 1986. It did moderately well in the UK, peaking at No. 19. While it was not as successful as other singles from the album, such as "Sussudio" or "One More Night" in the US, it still reached the top 10, peaking at No. 7.
Meaning Behind the Lyrics
"Take Me Home" can be heard as an exploration of longing and the desire to return to a place of comfort and belonging. Many listeners interpret the song as a yearning for home, whether that be a physical location, a state of mind, or the embrace of loved ones. This emotional journey reflects universal feelings of nostalgia and the search for security amidst life's uncertainties. The rhythmic and melodic elements further enhance this sense of yearning, inviting listeners to connect with their own experiences of home and personal sanctuary.
Did You Know?
- He was the drummer and later became the lead singer of the rock band Genesis and had a successful solo career, achieving three UK number-one singles and seven US number-one singles as a solo artist.
- In total, his work with Genesis, other artists and solo resulted in more US top-40 singles than any other artist throughout the 1980s.
Music Details
These details come from the iTunes song listing used for the artwork and metadata match.
- Album/collection: No Jacket Required (Deluxe Edition) [Remastered]
- Genre: Pop
- iTunes release date: January 25, 1985
- Track runtime: 5:51
Video Snapshot
- Video title: Phil Collins – Take Me Home (Official Music Video) [HD Upgrade]
- YouTube channel: Phil Collins
- Video published: May 11, 2010
- Video runtime: 6 minutes, 10 seconds
- YouTube views when drafted: 30,979,591
- YouTube likes when drafted: 188,575
- YouTube comments when drafted: 13,679
Quick Facts
- Artist: PHIL COLLINS
- Song: TAKE ME HOME
- Album/collection: No Jacket Required (Deluxe Edition) [Remastered]
- Genre: Pop
- Reference page: Take Me Home (Phil Collins song)
