Homecoming
Bond Lyrics


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I guess I should have written Dad to let you know that I was coming home
But I've been gone so many years I didn't realize you had a phone
I saw your cattle comin' in and boy they're looking mighty fine and sleek
I saw Fred at the service station he told me that his wife was awfuly sick
You heard my record on the radio oh well it's just another song
Got a hit recorded and it'll be out on the market 'fore too long
I got this ring in Mexico you know it didn't cost me quite a bunch
When you're in the business that I'm in the people call it puttin' up a front
I know I've lost a little weight and I guess I'm looking kinda pale
If you didn't know me better Dad you'd think that I've just gotten out of jail
No we don't call 'em beer joints night clubs are the places where I work
You meet a lotta people there and no there ain't much chance of gettin' hurt
I'm sorry that I couldn't be here with you all when my Mama passed away
I was on the road and when they came and told me know it was just too late

I drove by the grave to see her boy that really is a pretty stone
I'm glad that Fred and Jan are here it's better than you being here alone
I know you're gonna ask me who the lady is that's sleepin' in my car
That's just the girl that works for me and man she plays a mighty fine guitar
We worked in San Antone last night she didn't even had the time to dress
She drove me down from Nashville and to tell the truth I guess she needs the rest

Well Dad I gotta go we got a dance to work in Cedargrove tonight
Lemme ride your number down I'll call you and I promise you I'll write




Now you be good and don't be chasin' all them pretty women that you know
And by the way if you see Barbara Walker tell her that I said hello

Overall Meaning

In the song “Homecoming” by Bond, the singer is a country music performer who has been away from home for several years. He starts the conversation by apologizing for not having written earlier to let his father know that he was coming home. He goes on to describe what he has been up to - touring and making music. He is aware that his lifestyle may seem unfamiliar to his father and that he may worry about him. He reassures his father that his life is not what it seems to be, and that he is doing well. The singer's tone throughout the song is one of nostalgia and vulnerability.


The track serves as a poignant reflection on the nature of relationships, time and distance. It deals with the emotions of those who have felt the strain that time and distance can have on relationships, and the bittersweet feelings of coming home after being away for a long time. The singer tries to explain his life and convey his love and respect for his family.


Overall, the song captures the essence of the country music genre, conveying the simple and honest storytelling that is characteristic of it. The lyrics paint a picture of a man who has been on the road for too long and is returning home to the roots and reality that he has been missing for so long.


Line by Line Meaning

I guess I should have written Dad to let you know that I was coming home
I regret not informing you earlier of my return to our home.


But I've been gone so many years I didn't realize you had a phone
I have been away from home for so long that I didn't expect you to have a phone.


I saw your cattle comin' in and boy they're looking mighty fine and sleek
I observed your cattle and must say they appear to be in excellent health and shape.


I saw Fred at the service station he told me that his wife was awfuly sick
I met Fred at the service station, and he updated me on his wife's critical medical condition.


You heard my record on the radio oh well it's just another song
I am aware you listened to my recording, but to me, it's just a routine song.


Got a hit recorded and it'll be out on the market 'fore too long
I have recorded a popular song, and it will soon be available for the audience to purchase.


I got this ring in Mexico you know it didn't cost me quite a bunch
I purchased this ring in Mexico, but it didn't require a substantial amount of money.


When you're in the business that I'm in the people call it puttin' up a front
In the industry I work in, individuals describe acting as a facade or pretense.


I know I've lost a little weight and I guess I'm looking kinda pale
I have lost some weight and might appear somewhat pale in complexion.


If you didn't know me better Dad, you'd think that I've just gotten out of jail
If you didn't know me well, you might assume I recently got released from prison.


No, we don't call 'em beer joints nightclubs are the places where I work
We do not term them beer joints, but instead, I perform at nightclubs for work.


You meet a lotta people there and no, there ain't much chance of gettin' hurt
I encounter plenty of individuals while performing, and there is minimal risk of harm.


I'm sorry that I couldn't be here with you all when my Mama passed away
I regret not being able to join you all when my Mama passed away.


I was on the road and when they came and told me know it was just too late
I was on tour, and they informed me of her death too late for me to attend the funeral.


I drove by the grave to see her boy that really is a pretty stone
I visited Mama's grave, and it is adorned with a magnificent headstone.


I'm glad that Fred and Jan are here it's better than you being here alone
I am delighted that Fred and Jan accompanied you; it's better than you being by yourself.


I know you're gonna ask me who the lady is that's sleepin' in my car
I am aware that you will quiz me about the female that sleeps in my car.


That's just the girl that works for me and man she plays a mighty fine guitar
It's a female artist that works for me, and she is skilled at playing the guitar.


We worked in San Antone last night she didn't even had the time to dress
Last night, we performed in San Antone, and she didn't get an opportunity to change into her performance clothes.


She drove me down from Nashville, and to tell the truth, I guess she needs the rest
She drove me from Nashville, and candidly, I think she deserves some rest.


Well, Dad, I gotta go, we got a dance to work in Cedargrove tonight
Dad, I must depart as we have an upcoming performance to execute in Cedargrove tonight.


Lemme ride your number down, I'll call you and I promise you, I'll write
Kindly share your contact number, I will give you a call, and I guarantee to write to you.


Now you be good and don't be chasin' all them pretty women that you know
Please behave well, and do not pursue all the attractive women you associate with.


And by the way, if you see Barbara Walker, tell her that I said hello
If you encounter Barbara Walker, convey a message from me that I sent my greetings to her.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LISA COLEMAN, WENDY MELVOIN

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@ElLewiz

no se porque pero esta canción me da mucha nostalgia !!!

@belzach

esta cancion es ... woooooo no hay palabras, no puedo dejar de escucharla una de mis preferidas al iwal que el grupo increible ... o.O

@majadarges

me da una tranquilidad me relaja MUY BONITA DE VERDAD

@fireygabe

In my school club dance we dance with this melody and its awsome cuz last year we won 2th place and this year when we went to Latvia we won 1st place!!💜💜

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@danielaespinosa7960

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i love it!

@samuelhernandez9898

genial !

@mannmamiya10

beautiful

@intransmissivel

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