Lyrics
You've got your feet on the ground, your eyes on the road
You are grounded and focused on practical matters, but your mind is wandering.
You've got your head in the clouds, why don't you come home
An invitation to return home from the dreamy or impractical thoughts.
The bell is ringing, you will regret
A warning that there will be consequences, possibly regret, for staying away.
Don't you remember what your momma said
Recalling advice from your mother, urging you to remember your roots and values.
Come home
A direct plea to come back home.
Why don't you come home
Reiterating the invitation to return home.
You've got your mama's lovin' so you gotta stop robbin' her oh
A reminder of the love from your mother, suggesting you should stop taking advantage of it.
Come home
Continued plea to come back home, addressing the person as a "sweet boy."
Sweet boy, come home
Reaffirmation of the desire for the person to come home.
Why don't you call your lover and just take her off the cover of vogue
Suggesting calling a loved one to reconnect, using vivid imagery like taking her off the cover of Vogue.
Do you know what to do when the lights go out
Prompting reflection on how to navigate challenges or darkness.
Do you know where to go when you're safe and sound
Asking if you know where safety is when things are stable.
Your daddy's waiting with a gun to his head
Indicating a serious situation with a father waiting, possibly due to the strain of starting over.
All because mommy's tired of starting again
Suggesting a connection between the father's distress and the mother's weariness of starting anew.
Come home
Repeating the plea to come home.
Why don't you come home
Reiterating the invitation, emphasizing the love from the mother.
You've got your mama's lovin' so you gotta stop robbin' her oh
Stressing the need to stop taking advantage of the mother's love.
Come home
Continued plea for the person, referred to as a "sweet boy," to return home.
Sweet boy, come home
Reaffirmation of the desire for the person to come home.
Why don't you call your lover and just take her off the cover of vogue
Recommending calling a lover with a vivid image of taking her off the cover of Vogue.
Come home
Repeating the plea to come home.
Why don't you come home
Reiterating the invitation, emphasizing the importance of the mother's love.
You've got your mama's lovin' so you gotta stop robbin' her oh
Stressing the need to cease taking advantage of the mother's love.
Come home
Continued plea for the person, referred to as a "sweet boy," to return home.
Sweet boy, come home
Reaffirmation of the desire for the person to come home.
Why don't you call your lover 'cause you know you couldn't do it alone
Suggesting calling a lover because the person may need support and cannot manage alone.
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