Can I Come on Home to You
Redemption's Plea: Can I Return Home After My Mistakes?
Lyrics
Well I could apologize but it might be too late for that.
Expressing regret, considering an apology, but acknowledging it may be too late.
This time you could define it as more than just a lover's spat.
Recognizing the severity of the current situation, moving beyond a minor disagreement.
So I'll drink and think about what you told me I could do.
Contemplating actions and consequences while consuming alcohol.
But after I go to hell, can I come on home to you?
Pondering the possibility of redemption after experiencing difficulties ("going to hell").
I knew that other woman was as poison as they come.
Acknowledging the negative influence of another woman, describing her as toxic.
But she flashed that sexy smile at me,
Recalling a seductive smile from the other woman and admitting to foolish behavior.
And like a man I acted dumb.
Conceding to acting impulsively when faced with temptation.
Though she offered me her body, I swear,
Rejecting the offer of physical intimacy from the other woman.
I could not go through.
Asserting fidelity despite the temptation.
So after I go to hell, can I come on home to you?
Questioning the possibility of returning home after facing consequences ("going to hell").
Is there something I can say,
Expressing a desire for communication or reconciliation.
Are there any feelings left inside?
Wondering if emotions still exist in the relationship.
Could we just rewind the time,
Suggesting a wish to go back in time to fix or prevent the issues.
Before we say goodbye?
Expressing a desire to avoid parting ways permanently.
I guess there is no explanation that you ain't already heard.
Acknowledging a lack of new explanations for past mistakes.
So I'll be headin' down to Hades' to heed your every word.
Accepting the need to face consequences, referencing going to Hades or hell.
And I'll walk barefoot on the brimstone,
Committing to enduring hardship ("walk barefoot on the brimstone") as a demonstration of sincerity.
Just to prove I can be true.
Expressing a willingness to prove faithfulness.
But after I go to hell, can I come on home to you?
Repeating the question of whether coming home is possible after facing consequences.
Hey, then after I go to hell, can I come on home to you?
Reiterating the inquiry about returning home, perhaps emphasizing the urgency.
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