: Moby originally wrote the track as a complete song but later stripped it back to an instrumental to give to Jurado. Jurado then developed the final melody and lyrics, which Moby noted were superior to his own initial version.
: Lyrics like "When I was a child... I'd run and hide to be at your side" suggest a search for childhood comfort and safety.
: Moby has described the central theme as a shared human understanding of what "home" truly means. Moby - Almost Home (with Damien Jurado) Moby - Almost Home (with Damien Jurado)
: Reimagined for Moby's Reprise album, featuring Novo Amor , Mindy Jones , and Darlingside instead of Jurado.
is a soulful, melancholic collaboration between electronic artist Moby and Seattle indie-folk singer-songwriter Damien Jurado . Originally released in September 2013 on Moby's 11th studio album, Innocents , the track is celebrated for its hypnotic blend of ambient electronics and Jurado’s vulnerable, "angelic" vocals. Key Musical & Production Facts : Moby originally wrote the track as a
: A live version was recorded during Moby’s brief three-night residency at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles in 2013. Lyrical Meaning & Themes
The lyrics "Wake up, wake up, we’re almost home" evoke a powerful sense of longing and self-reflection. I'd run and hide to be at your
: The song is widely interpreted as a soundtrack for travelers, symbolizing either a literal physical trip or a metaphorical journey through life and toward a place of belonging.