Home By Now/No Matter What
Meat Loaf Lyrics

The locusts are singing, the sun is red
The day is coming to an end, and dusk is approaching.

It's gotten so late somehow
Time has passed by quickly, and it's later than expected.

There's gonna be trouble, you know what they said
There are potential dangers and warnings that have been previously communicated.

We should have been home by now
It's safer to be at home, where one can avoid danger and trouble.

The thunder is rolling
A storm is approaching, and it's a cause for concern.

The sky is black
The darkness is approaching, and things may not be visible.

There's gonna be danger
The potential for harm or danger is high.

God I wish we were back
The possibility of returning to a safer place is desired.

No matter what they tell us
The belief in oneself and personal truths cannot be contradicted by external sources.

No matter what they do
The belief in oneself and personal truths cannot be negated or stopped by external sources.

No matter what they teach us
The belief in oneself and personal truths cannot be changed or altered by external sources.

What we believe is true
The true nature of personal beliefs is nobody else's business.

No matter what they call us
Names, labels, and judgements from others don't change the belief in oneself.

However they attack
Different methods of attack or harm from others don't change personal truths.

No matter where they take us
Being in different places and hardships do not alter the belief in oneself.

We'll find our own way back
The belief in oneself allows for the ability to recover from hardships and find one's way.

I can't deny what I believe
Personal beliefs are strong and cannot be denied or suppressed.

I can't be what I'm not
Trying to be something different from oneself is impossible and unauthentic.

I know I'll love forever
Love is a lasting emotion and will not fade away.

If only tears were laughter
There is a longing for joy and happiness.

If only night was day
There is a desire to change the circumstances and turn things around.

If only prayers were answered
There is a desperate hope for solutions to problems.

Then we would hear God say
The belief in a higher power and the possibility of divine intervention.

And I will keep you safe and strong
The promise of protection and support for a loved one.

And sheltered from the storm
Seeking refuge and safety from danger and difficult times.

No matter where it's barren
Even in difficult and desolate places, there is hope for new beginnings.

A dream is being born (a dream is being born)
Having aspirations for a new and better future.

No matter who they follow
Other people's beliefs and actions don't change personal truths.

No matter where they lead
Regardless of where others are going, one will follow their own path.

No matter how they judge us
Even when facing criticism and judgement, personal truths cannot be affected.

I'll be everyone you need
Promise to be there and support loved ones in any situation.

No matter if the sun don't shine
Even when life is dark and difficult, the belief in oneself remains strong.

Or if the skies are blue (if the skies are blue)
Regardless of the external circumstances, personal truths remain constant.

No matter what the ending
The belief in oneself and personal truths will remain until the end.

My life began with you
The importance of a loved one's impact on one's life and how it all started.

That's all that matters now
The only thing that really matters is the bond with a loved one.