When I Get Home
Beatles Lyrics


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Whoa oh ah, whoa oh ah
I got a whole lot of things to tell her
When I get home
Come on, out my way
'Cause I'ma gonna see my baby today
I've got a whole lot of things I've gotta say
To her
Whoa oh ah, whoa oh ah
I got a whole lot of things to tell her
When I get home

Come on, if you please
I've got no time for trivialities
I've got a girl who's waiting home for me
Tonight

Whoa oh ah, whoa oh ah
I got a whole lot of things to tell her
When I get home

When I'm getting home tonight
I'm gonna hold her tight
I'm gonna love her 'til the cows come home
I bet I'll love her more
'Til I walk out that door again

Come on, let me through
I got so many things I gotta do
I got no business being here with you
This way

Whoa oh ah, whoa oh ah
I got a whole lot of things to tell her
When I get home, yeah




I've got a whole lot of things to tell her
When I get home

Overall Meaning

The Beatles' song "When I Get Home" is a love song about a man who has been away from his lover for some time and is now eager to return to her. The lyrics are written in the first person and indicate his excitement and impatience to meet his lover again. The singer states that he has a lot of things to tell her, implying that he has missed her greatly during his absence.


The lyrics are catchy and upbeat, with a simple melody that is easy to sing along to. The repeated refrain of "Whoa oh ah" adds to the catchiness of the song and creates a sense of urgency and anticipation. The lyrics express a sense of longing and desire, and the repetition of "When I get home" emphasizes the singer's eagerness to be reunited with his lover.


Overall, "When I Get Home" is a fun, upbeat love song that captures the joy and excitement of being reunited with someone you love. Its catchy melody and relatable lyrics have helped to make it a beloved classic among Beatles fans.


Line by Line Meaning

Whoa oh ah, whoa oh ah
The artist is making a sound that denotes excitement and eagerness.


I got a whole lot of things to tell her
The artist has a lot on his heart that he needs to share with his lover.


When I get home
He plans to share what's on his mind with his lover when he returns home.


Come on, out my way
The artist is requesting that whoever is in his way should move so he can get to his lover.


'Cause I'ma gonna see my baby today
He is eager to see his lover today.


I've got a whole lot of things I've gotta say
He needs to get some things off his chest when he sees his lover.


To her
The things he needs to say are directed towards his lover.


Come on, if you please
The artist is asking whoever is in his way to move so he can see his lover.


I've got no time for trivialities
He does not want to engage in small talk that wastes time.


I've got a girl who's waiting home for me
He has someone special waiting for him to come home.


Tonight
The artist is referring to a rendezvous that is planned for the evening.


When I'm getting home tonight
The artist is referring to a specific time he wants to see his lover, which is tonight.


I'm gonna hold her tight
He plans on giving her a tight embrace when he sees her.


I'm gonna love her 'til the cows come home
He intends to love her for an extended period of time.


I bet I'll love her more
The artist believes that the love he has for his lover will only grow stronger.


'Til I walk out that door again
His love will continue to grow until the next time he has to leave.


Come on, let me through
He is eager to see his lover and is asking whoever is in his way to move so he can see her.


I got so many things I gotta do
He has a lot of priorities, but seeing his lover is at the top of his list.


I got no business being here with you
The artist does not have anything to do with whoever is in his way, so their interaction is a distraction.


This way
The artist is indicating the direction he needs to go to see his lover.


Yeah, I've got a whole lot of things to tell her
The artist is emphasizing that he has a lot of things to say to his lover.


When I get home
He will reveal what is on his mind once he gets home to his lover.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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