About the song
Background of Waylon Jennings – “Come With Me”
- Released in August 1979, “Come With Me” was the lead single from Jennings’ album “What Goes Around Comes Around.”
- The song wasn’t written by Jennings himself, but by songwriter Chuck Howard.
- It became a major success, reaching No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for two weeks and staying on the chart for thirteen weeks total. This marked Jennings’ eighth No. 1 single as a solo artist.
Themes in “Come With Me”
- Romantic Invitation: The primary theme is a straightforward invitation for the beloved to join the narrator on an adventure, possibly leaving behind their current situation.
- Undying Love and Commitment: The lyrics express unwavering love and devotion, promising to take care of the partner no matter what.
- Freedom and Escape: There’s a subtle suggestion of seeking freedom and escape from a potentially mundane or restricting life.
- Outlaw Spirit: Considering Jennings’ association with the outlaw country movement, the song could also be interpreted as a metaphor for embracing an unconventional life path.
Overall, “Come With Me” is a classic country love song with a touch of rebellious spirit, characteristic of Waylon Jennings’ style.
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Lyrics
If you’re in a bind, with a troubled mindI’m a mountain, come on and climbBecause you look so good, to be so downIt won’t take much girl, to turn it all around
Come with me, come with meThe feeling’s free, just come with meWill get on a cloud girl, and ride it highSay hello sun, as we sail bye
I’ll take you where, you’ve never been beforeOnce we’re there, you’ll cry for moreIf it’s dark in your world, come walk in mineMy love’s a light babe, it’s on all the time
Come with me, come with meThe feeling’s free, just come with meWill get on a cloud girl, and ride it highSay hello sun, as we sail bye
Come with me, come with meThe feeling’s free, just come with meWill get on a cloud girl, and ride it highSay hello sun, as we sail bye