The “deeply personal” closing song on Joy Williams’s album VENUS, “Welcome Home” speaks to the idea of “home,” the joy of having a child after several previous miscarriages, and the importance of belonging. She spoke the titular line to son Miles as she and husband Nate Yetton carefully returned ho...
[Verse 1]
Hello, I've been waiting for you
I didn't know if you'd recognize my voice
Cause I've been whispering your name again and again
I've been imagining this day and I'll never be the same
[Chorus]
Welcome home
Welcome home
It's so good to see your face
Welcome home
[Verse 2]
We dance and sometimes only fall
We sing even when there are no words
And I hope love lifts you up again and again
And if you ever lose your way, let me be the first to say
[Chorus]
Welcome home
Welcome home
It's so good to see your face
Welcome home
[Bridge]
Come inside from the cold and rest your weary soul
You belong, you are loved, you are wanted
You're not alone
I've missed you so
[Chorus]
Welcome home
Welcome home
Without you here, it's not the same
And I've been waiting here
Welcome home
Welcome Home was written by Matt Morris & Joy Williams.
Joy Williams released Welcome Home on Fri Jun 26 2015.