Home to Me
Finding Life's Echo in 'Home to Me'
Lyrics
The only child
The singer is the only child.
Don't turn your back, don't leave
An admonition not to turn away or abandon the relationship.
You're on my mind, do you not see?
Expressing concern that the person on the singer's mind might not be aware.
I need my job
The singer mentions needing their job.
Please, don't hold that against me
Pleading not to be judged negatively for having a job.
You are my life
Acknowledging the person as the central focus and importance in the singer's life.
Ooh, don't that sting?
Anticipating emotional pain or discomfort.
Oh, my child
A term of endearment addressing someone as "my child."
You throw it back to me
Referring to a gesture or action being reciprocated.
You hold my time
The person is holding the singer's time, implying a significant role in their life.
You hold right back indeed
Suggesting a reciprocal holding back or reservation in the relationship.
I take my time, so you can say to me
The singer takes their time, possibly suggesting patience or careful consideration.
"What makes it right is an unknown thing"
Quoting a response that emphasizes the uncertainty or mysterious nature of what is considered right.
You come home to me
Repeatedly expressing the desire for the person to come home, underscoring the importance of their presence.
You come home to me
-You come home to me
-You come home to me
-You come home to me
-Ooh, ooh
Repeating vocalizations, possibly conveying emotional intensity or emphasis.
Ooh, ooh
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