Beth
Kiss & The Melbourne Symphony Ensemble 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" by Kiss & The Melbourne Symphony Ensemble is a heart-wrenching ballad that speaks to the struggles of balancing personal life with a career in music. The opening line, "Beth I hear you calling, but I can't come home right now," sets the tone for the song as one of longing and unfulfilled promises. Here, the singer is unable to attend to the needs of their partner due to their obligations as a musician. Despite the desire to be with Beth, he is torn between his passion for music and his commitment to their relationship.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this struggle with the repetition of "Just a few more hours, and I'll be right home to you". The lyrics suggest that the musician is constantly running late or unable to keep his promises to Beth, causing her to feel neglected and empty. The mention of "me and the boys" refers to the band that the singer is a part of, again emphasizing the pull of music away from personal relationships.
The song concludes with a verse that expresses hope that Beth will be alright, while the singer and his bandmates continue to play music through the night. Overall, "Beth" is a poignant reminder that the price of musical success can have a high emotional cost.
Line by Line Meaning
Beth I hear you calling
Addressing a person name Beth, I hear your voice and know you need me
But I can't come home right now
Though I hear you, circumstances prevent me from returning home
Me and the boys are playing
I am currently occupied with my friends, whom I refer to as "the boys," engaging in a recreational activity
And we just can't find the sound
Despite our efforts, we cannot produce the desired or correct musical sounds
Just a few more hours
I just need to wait for some time, and then I can go back home
And I'll be right home to you
Soon, I will be returning to you
I think I hear them calling
I hear a voice in the background or my mind, prompting me to get back to playing with my friends
Oh Beth what can I do
I feel helpless and wish to know what I can do to ease your situation
You say you feel so empty
According to what you have told me, you feel lonely or unfulfilled
That our house just ain't our home
You believe that our shared residence does not feel like a home, likely due to my absence
I'm always somewhere else
I am frequently absent, possibly even neglectful, of my duties to our relationship and home life
And you're always there alone
You spend much of your time alone due to my absence
Beth I know you're lonely
Acknowledging your struggle with loneliness, Beth
And I hope you'll be alright
Expressing my desire for you to be well despite my past actions
'Cause me and the boys will be playing all night
I will continue to play with my friends throughout the night, regardless of the circumstance
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: STAN PENRIDGE, PETER CRISS, BOB EZRIN
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Levi Vargas Dominguez
Beth, I hear you calling
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
Oh Beth, what can I do?
Beth, what can I do?
You say you feel so empty
That our house just ain't a home
That 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
TodaysTomSawyer1967
Best live version I've seen. Full orchestra! The original "power ballad".
Slv Yes BG & BS
It is not the full orchestra, just Ensemble. The full orchestra is on Act III
Chrismus
Absolutely the best live version ever. The entire concert was fabulous but Peter nailed it with '"Beth" that night.
Frank Elgueta
My wife and I were at this concert!!! And I sang my heart out along with Peter Criss!!!! And I didnโt give a fuck how cringey I may have looked! A massively emotional moment for me! ๐๐๐
Scott Farnsworth
I'm 60 years old and wish I was there ROCK ON
Matt Richey
Blessed......โค๏ธ
Marc Stover
Cringe away, my friend. That's what memories are made of. Frankly, if I was standing next to you and I felt it was authentic, I would have joined my introverted ass in a chorus!
C. Blake Rockhart
Nothing "Cringey" about enjoying yourself. I'm 57 years old and I would probably cry if I ever got to see Peter Chris sing this live.
Paul Dunlea
I was 2nd row and Peter got the best appluase for the night definately. To see him sing this with all the strings and violins was incredible. And did the '' Catman '' justice. He was an integral part of the original fouresome that started it all
TheIkaika777
Paul Dunlea, yeah, I thought you looked familiar. ๐๐ป