Beth
- Kiss Lyrics
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But I can't come home right now
Me and the boys are playing
And we just can't find the sound
Just a few more hours
And I'll be right home to you
I think I hear them calling
Beth what can I do
You say you feel so empty
That our house just ain't our home
I'm always somewhere else
And you're always there alone
Just a few more hours
And I'll be right home to you
I think I hear them calling
Oh Beth what can I do
Beth what can I do
Beth I know you're lonely
And I hope you'll be alright
'Cause me and the boys will be playing all night
"Beth" is a ballad by the American rock band Kiss, written by vocalist Peter Criss and producer Bob Ezrin. The song is about a man who is torn between his love for his wife, Beth, and his commitment to his bandmates. The man is on the road with his band, away from his wife and unable to come home. As he hears her calling out to him, he feels guilty for not being there for her, but he is also torn between his passion for his music and his love for his wife.
The lyrics paint an emotional picture of a man who is struggling to reconcile his two loves - music and his wife. He acknowledges that he hears his wife calling out to him, but he can't leave his bandmates as they are playing music together. He feels guilty for not being able to be there for his wife, and this is emphasized when she tells him that the house they share is not a real home without him. He reassures her that he will be home soon, but at the same time, he is aware that he won't be able to leave his music behind.
The song has a melancholic melody that adds to its poignancy. The simple piano and acoustic guitar accompaniment creates a somber mood that reflects the emotional state of the singer. The song is a testament to the ability of rock musicians to create not only anthemic, high-energy performances but also stripped-down ballads that deal with personal and emotional issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Beth I hear you calling
I know you need me, but I'm not available right now.
But I can't come home right now
I'm currently busy with the boys and can't leave at the moment.
Me and the boys are playing
I'm spending time with my friends and having fun.
And we just can't find the sound
We're struggling to make music that sounds good.
Just a few more hours
I'll be done soon and come home to you.
And I'll be right home to you
I promise to return to you as soon as possible.
I think I hear them calling
My friends are calling me back to play music.
Oh Beth what can I do
I'm sorry I can't be more present in our relationship.
You say you feel so empty
You're feeling lonely and unsatisfied with our current situation.
That our house just ain't our home
Our relationship and home life is not fulfilling for you.
I'm always somewhere else
I'm frequently away from home and you.
And you're always there alone
You're frequently home alone without me.
Beth I know you're lonely
I understand how you're feeling and I'm sorry for it.
And I hope you'll be alright
I hope you'll find a way to be happy and fulfilled without me around.
'Cause me and the boys will be playing all night
I'll be having fun with my friends, but I still care about you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STAN PENRIDGE, PETER CRISS, BOB EZRIN
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