Styx

Released: October 9, 1990

Songwriter: Dennis DeYoung

Producer: Dennis DeYoung

[Verse 1]
I was waiting all alone last night
When they canceled all remaining flights
And I was suddenly aware I was being so unfair
To turn and run from you again
So I called you on the telephone
And I said, "Hey girl I'm coming home
'Cause I know my words were cruel
And that I acted like a fool
But I'm gonna make it all up to you"

[Pre-Chorus]
And I don't care what people say
'Cause I'm gonna love you night and day
Oh baby, if you still want me
Still need me, all you got to do is let me
Walk right up to your door

[Chorus]
I'm making my way back to Chicago
I'm making my way, come rain or shine
I'm gonna find true love waiting for me
I'm gonna make it all work out for good this time

[Verse 2]
Let's go walking by the beach tonight
And watch the sun come up on Lake Shore Drive
And then I'll take you in my arms and I'll keep you from all harm
'Cause I know everything is gonna be alright

[Pre-Chorus]
And I don't care what people say
'Cause I'm gonna love you night and day
Baby if you still want me
Still need me, all you got to do is let me
Just walk right up to your door

[Chorus]
I'm making my way back to Chicago
I'm making my way, come rain or shine
I'm gonna find true love waiting for me
I'm gonna make it all work out for good this time

[Chorus]
I'm making my way back to Chicago
I'm making my way, come rain or shine
I'm gonna find true love waiting for me
I'm gonna make it all work out for good
Know it's understood
I'm coming home to stay this time

[Outro]
Oh baby
I'm coming home to stay
Baby take me in your arms, your arms
Come on, come on
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Styx is a rock band from Chicago formed in 1970. They enjoyed great success with pop rock and hard rock songs, and became famous for their power ballads and album releases of the mid 1970s and early 80s.

The band has gone through some famously nasty internal struggles, drug problems, illnesses and deaths, but continues to perform today (with a significantly altered line-up). Tommy Shaw, from Montgomery, AL, left but returned to the band. Drummer John Panozzo developed a debilitating drinking problem and ultimately died. Dennis DeYoung developed an acute case of photosensitivity, and he left the band. They fought among themselves for control of the band name. Glen Burtnik also left and returned, this time on bass, to replace Chuck Panozzo (John’s brother), who had also left the band. (whew.)

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