When I Get Home
Longing Across Miles
Lyrics
I can't kiss the telephone, I can't hug your picture
I cannot physically interact with the telephone or your picture by kissing or hugging them.
And these postcards just remind me how far away you are
The postcards I receive only emphasize and remind me of the considerable distance separating us.
There's two thousand miles of highway lyin' between us
There's a vast span of two thousand miles of road between us.
But the way I feel tonight it doesn't seem like all that far
Despite the physical distance, my emotions tonight make it seem like the distance isn’t as significant as it is.
'Cause when I get home
When I return home.
I know the first thing we're gonna do
I am aware of the first thing we will do once I arrive home.
When I get home
Upon my return home.
I'm gonna turn my body loose on you
I am excited about expressing myself physically when we reunite.
It's been so long, I've been so true
Despite the lengthy separation, I have remained faithful and devoted to you.
I want you when I get home
I desire your presence and company upon my return home.
If I could I'd order you for breakfast every morning
If it were possible, I would consume thoughts of you every morning as if you were my breakfast.
There'd be a headline story about you in my USA Today
Your significance in my life would be front-page news in the widely read newspaper, USA Today.
Every in-flight movie'd feature you and all your glory
I would envision you as the main focus of every movie I watch during flights, admiring your magnificence.
And into your friendly skies, this airplane would carry me away
If possible, I would travel in planes just to be closer to you.
'Cause when I get home
Upon my arrival home.
I know the first thing we're gonna do
I am certain about the initial action we will take once I am back.
Now you could move and leave no forwarding address
Even if you were to relocate without leaving a new address, or even live on the moon,
You could be living on the moon
Your location wouldn't be a mystery to me.
But I know just where you are, I don't have to guess
I am confident in knowing exactly where you are without uncertainty.
You're waiting up for me and praying that I'll be home safe and soon
I am aware that you are waiting for my return and hoping for my safe and prompt arrival home.
'Cause when I get home
Upon my return home.
I know the first thing we're gonna do
I am certain about the initial action we will take once I am back.
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