“Let Me Go Home,” by Michael Bublé: This soulful ballad expresses the nostalgic longing and profound connection one has with their actual home. In the song Bublé laments an emotional gravity pulling him back home to where he feels most like himself. With these lines the lyrics reflect the difficulties of distance and the longing to feel the warmth of one’s own home, loved ones, and country. He captures the bitter pain of homesickness with his powerful delivery, making listeners feel his desire to return to the only place one feels truly at home where he ’belongs.’
Setting the emotional journey are the smooth melodic shapes and the sonic density, reinforcing the idea of depth that we sense in the song. As the song continues, Bublé’s emotional performance shows that, for him, desire is not just for a physical location but also for the love and warmth that only comes from home. It is a universal theme that many can relate to—whatever the reason, whether for travel, work, or otherwise, being homesick is something anyone has felt at one time or another.
let me go home – Michael Buble (Lyrics)
Bublé’s voice sustains the depressive emotion of being homesick throughout the song. His way of connecting intimately with each listener evokes memories we all have of missing loved ones and the places where we feel safe and loved. The slow, melodic tempo echoes the feeling of fond longing as Bublé’s voice guides us through the song’s contemplative, nostalgic feel.
Diverging from the emotional yearning in “Let Me Go Home,” Bublé’s hit, “Everything,” is more upbeat and celebratory. In this song, Bublé sings of the joy and wholeness of being with someone special. This would become one of the most poisonous wellsprings of my life, but here, the bright, catchy rhythm of the song stands in stark contrast to the longing tone of its predecessor and ushers in a celebratory, loving mood.
Michael Bublé – Everything [Official Music Video]
“Everything” is an artful love song in which Bublé croons about how the one he loves makes his world feel whole. From his partner being compared to a “falling star” to claiming they’re “every line” in his life, the lyrics flow with sweetness and romantic imagery. The song captures the feeling of being in love, giving the sense that everything feels right in life despite how crazy it gets.
The music of Michael Bublé is profound, playful, poetic, reflective, and uplifting, and it celebrates life and love. He is loved not only because of the sound of his voice but also because he speaks to the heart with his lyrics. Follow Michael on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook for more updates on his new music and performances!