You're Coming Home
Homecoming Joy: A Tribute to Resilience and Love
Lyrics
There's an empty seat at dinner time
Highlighting an absence at dinner, possibly due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Corona has us all confined
Referencing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people's lives and movements.
But it's okay cuz
Expressing acceptance of the situation.
You're coming home
Anticipating the return of someone important.
Even though you're getting paid
Acknowledging the person's dedication despite receiving payment.
You've risked your life for fourteen days
Recognizing the sacrifice of risking one's life for an extended period.
It's okay cuz
Reiterating acceptance and anticipation of the person's return.
You're coming home
Emphasizing the positive perspective despite challenges.
Your smile brightens up the day
Highlighting the positive impact of the person's smile.
When you get home I want you to stay
Expressing a desire for the person to stay at home upon return.
All you need to hear me say
Stressing the importance of a specific message to the person.
Is that, everything's gonna be okay
Reassuring the person that everything will be okay.
Is that, everything's gonna be okay
Repeating the reassurance for emphasis.
I know they work you to the bone
Acknowledging the person's hard work and exhaustion.
You sound so tired on the phone
Noting the tiredness conveyed during phone conversations.
It's okay cuz
Reiterating acceptance and anticipation of the person's return despite challenges.
You're coming home
Emphasizing a positive outlook.
We've been looking forward to the day
Expressing anticipation for a future moment.
When I could sing this song to say
Describing the desire to sing a song celebrating the person's return.
It's okay cuz
Reiterating acceptance and anticipation of the person's return through music.
You're coming home
Reaffirming the positive perspective.
Your smile brightens up the day
Repeating the positive impact of the person's smile on the day.
When you get home I want you to stay
Reiterating the desire for the person to stay at home.
All you need to hear me say
Highlighting the importance of a specific message to the person's well-being.
Is that, everything's gonna be okay
Reassuring the person that everything will be okay.
Is that, everything's gonna be okay
Repeating the reassurance for emphasis.
Get a hug from all your kids
Expressing a plan to greet the person with hugs from the children.
Me and Arlo, Jack and Syd
Naming the children involved in the welcoming plan.
We'll be in the front yard
Specifying the location of the welcome party.
When you get home
Anticipating the person's arrival home.
Your smile brightens up the day
Repeating the positive impact of the person's smile on the day.
When you get home I want you to stay
Reiterating the desire for the person to stay at home.
All you need to hear me say
Highlighting the importance of a specific message to the person's well-being.
Is that, everything's gonna be okay
Reassuring the person that everything will be okay.
Is that, everything's gonna be okay
Repeating the reassurance for emphasis.
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