About the song
David Cassidy will forever be remembered as one of the most iconic teen idols of the 1970s, but his career was far more nuanced than the magazine covers and crowd hysteria often suggested. With “I’m on My Way Back Home”, Cassidy offers a poignant, soul-searching piece that reflects a more introspective and grounded side of his artistry—far removed from the glitter of teen stardom and television fame.
This song, which appears on his 1975 album The Higher They Climb, The Harder They Fall, marks an important period in Cassidy’s evolution as a singer-songwriter. By this time, he was striving to break free from the constraints of his image as Keith Partridge on The Partridge Family and establish himself as a serious artist with something meaningful to say. “I’m on My Way Back Home” fits squarely into that effort—offering listeners a quiet, contemplative journey rooted in themes of redemption, return, and emotional growth.
Musically, the track is tender and understated. It draws from soft rock and singer-songwriter traditions of the mid-1970s, with a gentle arrangement that allows Cassidy’s voice—warm, clear, and emotionally open—to take center stage. His vocal delivery here is sincere, stripped of theatrics, and filled with a kind of weary optimism that’s both relatable and moving.
Lyrically, “I’m on My Way Back Home” feels like a conversation with the self, or perhaps with someone long gone. It’s about coming back—not just physically, but spiritually. It captures that deeply human desire to return to a place or feeling of belonging, especially after having lost one’s way. For Cassidy, who faced the challenges of fame at a young age, the song may also reflect his personal journey to reconnect with his roots, identity, and artistic integrity.
Though not one of his most commercially famous songs, “I’m on My Way Back Home” is a gem for those who look beyond the spotlight. It’s a reminder of Cassidy’s depth as a performer and the quiet strength he possessed beneath the surface of pop stardom.
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Lyrics
Got on a silver plane and flew away,chased all my rainbows to the endI wish I knew then what I know today,I’m on my way back home againLove —that’s what’s waitin’ for me,that’s where I’ve got to beJust to look in your eyes,feel your lips touchin’ mineI’m on my way back home, gonna flyI’m on my way back home, gonna flyI’m on my way, I’m on my way back home to youI went to look for Mister Happiness, only to find he wasn’t inWouldn’t you know I had the wrong address, I’m on my way back home againLove —That’s what’s waitin’ for me,That’s where I’ve got to beJust to look in your eyes,Feel your lips touchin’ mineI’m on my way back home, gonna flyI’m on my way back home, gonna flyI’m on my way, I’m on my way back home to youI remember when you told me I’d returnYou knew even then something I had to learnIt’s so far and yet it’s right there where you liveIt’s something that you get only when you give and it’sLove —That’s what’s waitin’ for me,That’s where I’ve got to beJust to look in your eyes,Feel your lips touchin’ mine