From the recording Out of the Shadows

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Till I'm Home

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"Till I’m Home" is a heartfelt ballad that captures the longing to return not just to a place, but to a relationship. Written during a time of separation from his partner, Helen Townsend, Shannon Smith expresses his yearning to reconnect and rebuild, with lyrics that plead, “Leave the gates open wide, leave the lights on at night.”

Blending Americana and folk-rock influences, the song’s reflective tone and emotional depth convey both vulnerability and hope. "Till I’m Home" resonates as a universal anthem for those striving to find their way back to love and belonging.

Written by: Shannon Smith
Recorded at: Sundown Studios / Rada Studios
Produced by: Shannon Smith, Helen Townsend, Phil Richardson,
Ben Franz & Elliot Smith
Mastered by: George Georgiadis - Little Wing Studios
Vocals: Shannon Smith / Helen Townsend / Julian Anderson
Bass / Pedal Steel: Ben Franz (The Waifs)
Piano: Phil Richardson
Elec Guitar: Dan Carroll (The Southern River Band)
Drums: Elliot Smith

Lyrics

Verse 1
Away from home again tonight
Another bed but I won’t sleep right
Toss and Turn with thoughts of you
I’ll pray again but it won’t come true

Chorus
Keep the gates open wide
Leave the lights on at night
Keep the fire burning bright

Verse
I’ve been driving now for days
I’m heading back but I’m further away
All the love and all the pain
I would do it all again

Chorus
Keep the gates open wide
Leave the lights on at night
Keep the fire burning bright
Until I’m Home
Until I’m home

Middle 8
Been such a long time
Feel I’ve been gone a thousand days
But with the sunrise
I’ll be coming your way

Chorus
Keep the gates open wide
Leave the lights on tonight
Keep the fire burning bright
Keep the gates open wide
Leave the lights on at night
Keep the fire burning bright
I’m Coming Home
I’m Coming Home