Better Be Home Soon
Crowded House Lyrics


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Somewhere deep inside
Something's got a hold on you
And it's pushing me aside
See it stretch on forever

And I know I'm right
For the first time in my life
That's why I tell you
You'd better be home soon

Stripping back the coats
Of lies and deception
Back to nothingness
Like a week in the desert

And I know I'm right
For the first time in my life
That's why I tell you
You'd better be home soon

So don't say no
Don't say nothing's wrong
'Cause when you get back home
Maybe I'll be gone

It would 'cause me pain
If we were to end it
But I could start again
You can depend on it

And I know I'm right
For the first time in my life
That's why I tell you
You'd better be home soon




That's why I tell you
You'd better be home soon

Overall Meaning

The song "Better Be Home Soon" by Crowded House, which was released in 1988, is a poignant ballad about the agony of separation and the longing for love. The singer of the song pleads with his lover to come back home and to face the stark reality that they need each other. He acknowledges that something deep inside her is holding her captive and pushing him aside, but he also knows that he is right for the first time in his life, and therefore, he begs her to return home soon. The opening lines, "Somewhere deep inside, something's got a hold on you," suggest that the singer is aware of his lover's inner turmoil, and he wants to help her through it. However, he also realizes that he cannot do it if she is not physically present with him. He sees the road ahead as stretching on forever, but he knows that he cannot travel it alone.


The lyric, "Stripping back the coats / Of lies and deception / Back to nothingness / Like a week in the desert," speaks to the theme of the song, the revelation of the truth. The singer wants to peel away all the layers of deceit and get back to the essence of their relationship. He craves authenticity, and he knows that it is only possible if they are together. The repetition of the phrase, "For the first time in my life," emphasizes the point that the singer has finally found the answers he was looking for, and that is why he is adamant that his lover should return home soon. The song ends with him admitting that he may have to leave if she doesn't, but he also reassures her that he would start again and that she can always depend on him.


Line by Line Meaning

Somewhere deep inside
There's an unexplainable feeling inside of you that is affecting our relationship.


Something's got a hold on you
There's something holding you captive and making it hard for us to connect.


And it's pushing me aside
Whatever that thing is, it's causing distance between us.


See it stretch on forever
This problem feels like it will never end and it's wearing on me.


And I know I'm right
I have a strong feeling that I'm correct in my assumption.


For the first time in my life
I've never felt so sure of myself before.


That's why I tell you
I need you to listen to me and take action on what I'm saying.


You'd better be home soon
Our relationship is at stake and I need you to prioritize it by being home soon.


Stripping back the coats
Removing the layers of lies and deceit in our relationship.


Of lies and deception
There have been falsehoods and dishonesty in our relationship that are affecting us.


Back to nothingness
We're going back to the beginning and starting anew.


Like a week in the desert
The process will be tough and arduous like a week in the desert.


So don't say no
Don't dismiss what I'm saying as if it doesn't matter.


Don't say nothing's wrong
Acknowledge that there's an issue that needs to be addressed.


'Cause when you get back home
When you come home, we need to have an honest conversation.


Maybe I'll be gone
If our relationship doesn't improve, I may have to leave.


It would 'cause me pain
The thought of ending our relationship is difficult for me to bear.


If we were to end it
Breaking up is a possibility if we can't work through our issues.


But I could start again
Even if we do break up, I have hope that I could move on and start over.


You can depend on it
I'm confident in my ability to move on and start anew.


That's why I tell you
I'm trying to communicate the seriousness of our problems.


You'd better be home soon
I need you to come home so we can work on our relationship before it's too late.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Neil Mullane Finn

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@jakrismcfc

Lyrics
Somewhere deep inside
Something's got a hold on you
And it's pushing me aside
See it stretch on forever
I know I'm right
For the first time in my life
That's why I tell you
You'd better be home soon
Stripping back the coats
Of lies and deception
Back to nothingness
Like a week in the desert
I know I'm right
For the first time in my life
That's why I tell you
You'd better be home soon
So don't say no
Don't say nothing's wrong
Cause when you get back home
Maybe I'll be gone
It would




@Brasil_RJ

Lyric/letra
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Somewhere deep inside
Something's got a hold on you

And it's pushing me aside
See it stretch on forever

And I know I'm right
For the first time in my life
That's why I tell you
You'd better be home soon

Stripping back the coats
Of lies and deception

Back to nothingness
Like a week in the desert

And I know I'm right
For the first time in my life
That's why I tell you
You'd better be home soon

Don't say no
Don't say nothing's wrong

'Cause when you get back home
Maybe I'll be gone, oh

It would cause me pain
If we were to end it

But I could start again
You can depend on it

And I know I'm right
For the first time in my life
That's why I tell you
You'd better be home soon

Oh, that's why I tell you
You'd better be home soon



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@carolashlee8002

I played this at my sons funeral
He died at 28 from complications of Leukaemia
He & I loved you guys

@karamp242

Carol Ashlee rip 💕💕

@cakemartyr5794

I'm very sorry

@brunovillart

Stay strong Carol! My Condollences and feelings to you and your family.

@alisonsalt5149

so sorry, I hope it gets easier x

@dash1141

The world loves youse too ❀

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@nickmullins9094

Loved and miss Paul Hester. A true legend of Aussie music and pop culture. Feel sad watching him enjoying life in this clip. What a champion!

@crazyralph6386

I miss him too.

@sirandrelefaedelinoge

My heart still breaks for him...

@tonyrandom9723

yeah i totally agree

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