By her third album in 1990, Anything Is Possible, Gibson’s chart fortunes were diminishing; only the lead single, the album’s title track, made any headway, peaking at #26. It would be her final U.S. top 40 entry. She shed the wholesome teen image for 1993’s Body, Mind, Soul, and later appeared in a Playboy magazine pictorial. Despite her diminished profile, another seven albums followed between 1995 and 2022. In 2006, she reached # 24 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart with "Say Goodbye,” a duet with Jordan Knight. Gibson has also had starring roles on Broadway and touring musicals, including playing Eponine in Les Misérables and Sandy in Grease, as well as television and independent film work.
Come Home
Debbie Gibson Lyrics
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And it isn't your dream on the line
It's just dad telling mom to have dinner without him
'Cause he won't be coming home on time
Well there's always that dance to escape to
But that doesn't always work out
You don't have a date; you're not going alone
Well you don't have a million friends to speak of
But a best one is all that you need - oh
Growing up so strong but you're not made of stone
Isn't it nice to come home?
In the real world you're not always welcome
And all's not forgive and forget
It's a cruel world without understanding
And little one it's not over yet
Well you never can trust a stranger
So you may as well give up this fight - oh
Your best friend's are waiting in the living room
So go on and kiss them good night
Debbie Gibson's song "Come Home" is about finding comfort and refuge in one's home when the world outside can be cruel and unforgiving. The lyrics tell a story of a young girl who is facing the challenges of growing up but knows that she can always rely on the love and support of her family at home. The first verse sets the scene of a household where a father works late and misses dinner, suggesting an absent and disconnected family life. But the chorus offers a consolation that even when things don't go as planned, it's still possible to find solace in the familiar surroundings of home.
The second verse highlights the challenges that come with adolescence: the pressure to fit in, the fear of rejection, and the difficulty of trusting strangers. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty that many young people experience when facing new situations outside the comfort of their homes. But again, the chorus reminds the listener that home is a place of safety and belonging where they will always be welcomed with open arms.
The final lines of the song encourage the listener to kiss their loved ones good night and find comfort in their warmth, emphasizing the importance of cherishing the connections and relationships that make a home truly special. Overall, "Come Home" is a heartfelt and empowering tribute to the power of home and family to provide a sense of security and belonging in an uncertain world.
Line by Line Meaning
Well that phone doesn't ring when you want it to
The phone never rings at the time you want it to.
And it isn't your dream on the line
It's not your dream calling you.
It's just dad telling mom to have dinner without him
It's just Dad telling Mom he won't be home for dinner.
'Cause he won't be coming home on time
Because he won't be coming home at the usual time.
Well there's always that dance to escape to
Dancing is always an option to escape reality.
But that doesn't always work out
It's not always successful though.
You don't have a date; you're not going alone
You don't have a date, so you won't be going alone.
Isn't it nice to know you can still come home?
It's comforting to know that you can always go home.
Well you don't have a million friends to speak of
You don't have a lot of friends.
But a best one is all that you need - oh
Having one true friend is all you need.
Growing up so strong but you're not made of stone
Growing up strong doesn't mean you're invincible.
Isn't it nice to come home?
It's a nice feeling to come back home.
In the real world you're not always welcome
The real world isn't always welcoming.
And all's not forgive and forget
Not everything can be forgiven and forgotten.
It's a cruel world without understanding
The world can be cruel without empathy and understanding.
And little one it's not over yet
Things are not over yet, there's still more to come.
Well you never can trust a stranger
It's not always safe to trust strangers.
So you may as well give up this fight - oh
You may as well stop trying to fight it.
Your best friends are waiting in the living room
Your best friends are waiting for you in the living room.
So go on and kiss them good night
Go and say goodnight to them.
Contributed by Muhammad B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eric Springer
Great song! Thanx for sharing this
Beyond1031
Thanks for posting this. I was a huge DG fan. I still am, but shhhhhhh... :) I remember hearing about this song and wanting to hear it, but never have until now.
thecynicalboy
In the real world you're not always welcome
And all's not forgive and forget
It's a cruel world without understanding
And little one it's not over yet
take that Madonna who is still a different kind of girl in her.....'50
franz chong
what happened to good songs like this?granted it wasn't an official song as such but far better than most of the crap we have that came later.just listening to garbage like britney spears from 1999 got me thinking how bad did music get for the new age of bubble gum today.