Come on In
Welcome Stranger: Embracing Homecoming Moments
Lyrics
One, two
Introduction and counting off.
Got up this morning, headed down the road
The narrator begins the day and starts a journey.
I saw this pilgrim with a heavy load
Observing someone burdened with difficulties or challenges.
Were my eyes lyin' at what I'd seen?
Questioning the credibility of what the narrator is witnessing.
Hello, stranger. Remember me?
Greeting a familiar but possibly distant person.
Hang your coat on that nail
Inviting the person to make themselves at home.
Kick your shoes off let 'em sail
Encouraging the person to relax and be comfortable.
I set my suitcase down in the den
Placing luggage in a designated area.
Welcome stranger, come on in
Expressing a warm welcome to the stranger.
Come on in, come on in
Reiterating the invitation to come inside.
It's so good to see you again
Expressing happiness at seeing the person again.
It don't matter where you been
Stating that past actions or history are not important.
Welcome stranger, come on in
Reiterating the welcoming gesture.
I'll make the coffee, I'll get the cream
Offering to prepare coffee and get cream.
We'll open up a bottle of old Jim Beam
Suggesting sharing a drink, specifically Jim Beam.
We'll hoot and holler to your favorite song
Planning to enjoy music together.
Welcome stranger, welcome home
Repeating the welcoming phrase.
I sure did miss you there's no doubt
Expressing a strong feeling of missing the person.
The days got longer after you checked out
Commenting on the lengthening of days in the person's absence.
But the pain got stronger when it kicked in
Acknowledging increased pain or difficulty without the person.
Welcome stranger, come on in
Repeating the welcoming phrase with added emphasis.
Come on in, come on in
Reiterating the invitation to come inside.
It's so good to see you again
Expressing joy at the reunion.
It don't matter where you been
Emphasizing that the past is irrelevant.
Welcome stranger, come on in
Repeating the welcoming gesture.
It don't matter where you been
Stating again that the past doesn't matter.
Welcome stranger, come on in
Repeating the welcoming phrase.
Welcome stranger, come on in
Reiterating the welcoming gesture.
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