Tell Me When
Left Out Lyrics

Indian...Indiana
The singer is possibly traveling from one state to another, from India to Indiana.

Hours early, money burns holes in my pockets
The singer is either anxious or excited about something to come, potentially spending money to pass the time.

One foot after the other, a ring
The singer is walking while wearing a ring, possibly indicating a commitment or responsibility.

A phonecall from my mother
The artist receives a phone call from their mother.

"I know what was making me sick" said my mom
The artist's mother knows what was causing her illness.

From across the country
The singer's mother is far away, potentially adding to the distance between them.

And there's no delaying our voice from a thousand miles away
Communicating over long distances is difficult, and the singer cannot stop their mother from telling them what is wrong.

Though I wish there was
The artist wishes they could stop their mother from telling them what is wrong or delay the information until they are together in person.

Just wait till I get home mom
The artist is eager to be home to deal with the situation.

And I'll show that sickness in your stomach
The artist is confident in their ability to help their mother and fix the problem.

Who's boss mom
The singer is going to take charge and help their mother through the illness.

Don't worry about me
The artist's mother is assuring them that they do not need to come home, even though she is sick.

She said "Don't come home, finally living your dream now"
The singer's mother is proud of them for pursuing their dream, despite her illness.

Phone falls into my pocket
The singer ends the conversation with their mother and hangs up the phone, putting it back in their pocket.

My lungs feel the weight of the world now
The singer is now carrying the heavy burden of both their mother's illness and their own dreams.