Come In Stranger
Homecoming Melodies: Embrace, Longing, and Tales from the Road
Lyrics
She said come in stranger
Welcoming the stranger to come inside
It's good to have you home
Expressing joy at the stranger's arrival
I hurried through 'cause I knew it was you
Hastening to greet the person because of recognition
When I saw your dog, waggin' his tail
Noticing the dog's happiness, indicating familiarity
Honey, why didn't you let me know by mail
Questioning why the stranger didn't inform about the visit
You've been gone so long
Acknowledging the long absence of the stranger
She said come in stranger
Reiterating the invitation to the stranger
I know you're weary from all the miles
Acknowledging the weariness from a long journey
Just sit right there in your easy chair
Encouraging the stranger to relax in a comfortable chair
And tell me all about the places you've been
Asking the stranger to share experiences and stories
How long it'll be before you leave again
Inquiring about the duration of the stay before leaving again
I hope it's a long, long while
Expressing a desire for a prolonged visit
She said come in stranger
Repeating the invitation to the stranger
Everything 'round home is fine
Assuring that everything at home is well
I've watched and I've waited for you to get back
Waiting and missing the stranger during their absence
And I missed you all the time
Expressing constant longing for the stranger
She said come in, stranger
Reiterating the welcome to the stranger
Oh how I miss you when you're gone
Expressing the strong feelings of missing the stranger
I walk the floor and I watch the door
Describing restlessness and anticipation during the absence
And when I lie awake and wonder where you can be
Expressing concern and wondering about the stranger's whereabouts
I'd give anything to have you here with me
Expressing a strong desire to have the stranger present
I get so lonesome all alone
Conveying the intense loneliness experienced in the absence
She said come in, stranger
Repeating the invitation and emphasizing the familiarity
And won't you listen to my plea
Pleading for the stranger to stay longer
Stay long enough, so that the one I love
Expressing the wish for the loved one not to feel like a stranger
Is not a stranger to me
Desiring familiarity and closeness with the loved one
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