When You Get Back
Promises Across Oceans: When You Get Back
Lyrics
The world belongs around you
The world revolves around you
That's something to belong to
Having something to belong to is valuable
You've got something missing in me
I feel incomplete without you
You left the life of virtue
You abandoned a virtuous life
To them that might deserve you
You left those who might have deserved you
And drifted out to sea
You drifted away like a ship at sea
You left your home in haste
You left your home quickly
How I longed to keep you safe
I wished to protect you
And lately I don't mind the mixed company
I am now comfortable with diverse company
Lately I don't mind, cause you promised me
I don't mind now because you promised me
You'd call me when you get back
You promised to call me upon your return
You'd call me when you get back
You assured me of your call
You'd call me when you get back
You committed to calling when you get back
And we'll leave it at that
We'll consider the matter closed at that point
Time's allied most seldom
Time rarely supports those in need
With those in need of helping
Assisting others is challenging
So much love I never will set free
I won't easily let go of the love I have
Letter after letter
Receiving letters repeatedly
I felt you knew me better
You seemed to understand me better through letters
So I listened when you said to let it be
I heeded your advice to let things be
Twist your hair, and I'll call it mine
Your distinctive actions, like twisting your hair, make you unique
Wear me thin as a lucky dime
Comparing the speaker to a worn-out lucky dime
And lately I don't mind when I hear about
I don't mind hearing about you lately
Lately I don't mind who you bring around
I don't mind who you bring around recently
I know you'll call me when you get back
I have confidence you'll call me upon returning
You'll call me when you get back
Your commitment to calling is anticipated
You'll call me when you get back
You'll follow through with the promise to call
And we'll leave it at that
We'll conclude the matter after that call
The world rolls on around you
The world continues to revolve around you
So lucky to have found you
Fortunate to have found you
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