Closer to Home / I'm Your Captain
Closer to Home / I'm Your Captain

Grand Funk Railroad - Closer to Home / I'm Your Captain Lyrics

You've probably felt lost and yearned for the comfort of home at some point. This rock anthem channels those feelings, telling the story of a captain who’s adrift and desperate to return to familiar shores. Despite facing isolation and threats, he clings to… Read more

Southern Rock
Feb 26, 1991
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Closer to Home / I'm Your Captain Music Video

Closer to Home / I'm Your Captain Lyrics

Everybody listen to me
And return me my ship
I'm your captain
I'm your captain
Though I'm feeling mighty sick

I've been lost now for days uncounted
And it's months since I've seen home
Can you hear me? Can you hear me?
Or am I all alone?

If you return me to my home port
I will kiss you Mother Earth
Take me back now
Take me back now
To the port of my birth

Am I in my cabin dreaming?
Or are you really scheming
To take my ship away from me?
You'd better think about it
I just can't live without it
So please don't take my ship from me

I can feel the hand of a stranger
And it's tightening around my throat
Heaven help me
Heaven help me
Take this stranger from my boat
I'm your captain
I'm your captain
Though I'm feeling mighty sick
Everybody listen to me
And return me my ship
I'm your captain
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm your captain
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm your captain
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm your captain
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I'm getting closer to my home
I'm getting closer to my home
I'm getting closer to my home

Writer(s): Mark Farner
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CONEXION MEDIA GROUP, INC.
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What is the Meaning of Closer to Home / I'm Your Captain?

You've probably felt lost and yearned for the comfort of home at some point. This rock anthem channels those feelings, telling the story of a captain who’s adrift and desperate to return to familiar shores. Despite facing isolation and threats, he clings to his role, pleading with his crew and fate to bring him back. The lyrics convey a deeper struggle of resilience and identity, highlighting the captain's dependence on his ship and his hope of seeing home again. It's a powerful metaphor for anyone navigating their way through tough times while holding onto a sense of purpose and belonging.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote and sang lead for 'Closer to Home / I'm Your Captain'?

    Mark Farner, the guitarist of Grand Funk Railroad, wrote and sang lead for 'Closer to Home / I'm Your Captain'.

  2. How did Mark Farner come up with the lyrics for 'Closer to Home / I'm Your Captain'?

    Mark Farner revealed that the lyrics came to him after he prayed for a meaningful song. He woke up at 3 AM and wrote the words while in a semi-conscious state, describing the experience as receiving the lyrics from the heavens.

  3. What inspired the use of an orchestra in the song?

    Grand Funk Railroad, inspired by groups like The Moody Blues, decided to use an orchestra to add a unique element to the song. They hired Tommy Baker to arrange the orchestral score, recorded with the Cleveland Orchestra.

  4. What is the significance of the repeated refrain 'I'm getting closer to my home'?

    The refrain 'I'm getting closer to my home' is a central part of the song's second movement. It has resonated with various listeners, including Vietnam War veterans, as a symbol of longing and returning home.

  5. How long is 'Closer to Home / I'm Your Captain'?

    The full album version of 'Closer to Home / I'm Your Captain' is over ten minutes long. A shorter, truncated version runs for about 5 minutes and 31 seconds.

  6. What are some different titles under which the song has been released?

    The song has been released under various titles, including 'I'm Your Captain', 'I'm Your Captain/Closer to Home', 'Closer to Home/I'm Your Captain', 'Closer to Home (I'm Your Captain)', and 'Closer to Home'.

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