home for the holidays
Mr. Dave Lyrics


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You can reach me by railway,
You can reach me by trail-way
You can reach me on an airplane,
You can reach me with your mind

You can reach me by caravan,
Cross the desert like an Arab man
I don't care how you get here,
Just, get here if you can

You can reach me by sail boat,
Climb a tree and swing rope to rope
Take a sled and slide down the slope,
Into these arms of mine

You can jump on a speedy colt,
Cross the border in a blaze of hope
I don't care how you get here,
Just, get here if you can

There are hills and mountains between us,
Always something to get over
If I had my way, surely you would be closer
I need,
I need you closer

You can windsurf into my life,
Take me up on a carpet ride
You can make it in a big balloon,
But you better make it soon

You can reach me by caravan,
Cross the desert like an Arab man
I don't care how you get here,
Just, get here if you can

I don't care, I don't care,
I need you right here, right now
Oh, I need you

See, I don't care, I don't care
No, I don't care, I don't care
I don't care how'll you get here




Just get here
If you, you can

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Home for the Holidays" by Mr. Dave talk about the desire to be close to a loved one during the holidays, or in general. The song presents several ways in which the person can reach the singer, highlighting the fact that distance is not an obstacle to their love. The singer emphasizes that what matters is that they can be together, no matter the means of transportation, and encourages the person to come to them, regardless of the difficulty.


The lyrics suggest the idea that the physical distance between the two lovers is significant, but they are willing to overcome it to be together. The imagery employed in the song is vivid, and the examples given of the many ways that can be used to reach the person convey a sense of adventure and freshness. This connects well with the spirit of the holidays, which are a time for taking risks, exploring new things, and having fun.


In the end, the song expresses the urgency and the need to have the person close, and the fact that any effort to achieve this will be rewarded. The sentiment is one of hope, love, and commitment, which are all values that are especially important during the holidays.


Line by Line Meaning

You can reach me by railway,
I am willing to be reached by train or any other conventional means of public transportation.


You can reach me by trail-way
I am willing to be reached by bus or any other mode of land transportation that follows a predetermined route.


You can reach me on an airplane,
I am willing to be reached by plane or any other mode of air transportation.


You can reach me with your mind
I am open to the possibility of telepathic communication and understand that human connection goes beyond just physical contact.


You can reach me by caravan,
I don't discriminate against unconventional methods of travel, such as caravans, and am open-minded to being reached in any way possible.


Cross the desert like an Arab man
I am aware that some people may need to cross vast and harsh landscapes to reach me, and I applaud their determination to do so.


I don't care how you get here,
Regardless of the mode of transportation chosen, I just want to be with the person and am willing to look past any obstacles that stand in the way.


Just, get here if you can
I understand that it may not be easy to reach me, but I implore the person to not give up and keep trying.


You can reach me by sail boat,
I am willing to be reached by sea and understand the allure of sailing as a mode of transportation.


Climb a tree and swing rope to rope
I appreciate the creativity and determination of people who are willing to take unconventional measures to reach me, such as climbing trees and swinging on ropes.


Take a sled and slide down the slope,
I understand the thrill of winter sports and am willing to be reached in any form, such as sliding down a slope on a sled.


Into these arms of mine
Ultimately, the goal is to be reunited with the person and be in each other's arms.


You can jump on a speedy colt,
I understand the allure of horseback riding and am willing to be reached in any way possible, even by means of a fast horse.


Cross the border in a blaze of hope
I understand that some people may need to cross borders to reach me, and I support their bravery and hope for a better life.


There are hills and mountains between us,
I understand that there may be physical, geographical, or emotional barriers between us that need to be overcome.


Always something to get over
There will always be challenges and obstacles to face, but I am willing to overcome them for the sake of the person I want to be with.


If I had my way, surely you would be closer
If I could control the circumstances, I would want the person I love to be closer to me, physically and emotionally.


I need,
I have a strong desire for the person to be with me.


I need you closer
I want the person to be physically and emotionally closer to me.


You can windsurf into my life,
I am willing to be reached by unconventional methods such as windsurfing, and I admire the adventurous spirit of people who choose this mode of transportation.


Take me up on a carpet ride
I understand the romance and mystique of flying on a magic carpet and am open to this unconventional idea.


You can make it in a big balloon,
I understand the whimsy and adventure of traveling by hot-air balloon, and I am willing to be reached in this manner if need be.


But you better make it soon
I am eagerly and anxiously awaiting the person's arrival, and I hope they can reach me soon.


I don't care, I don't care,
I want the person to know that I am not concerned about how they will reach me, as long as they do.


No, I don't care, I don't care
My priority is being with the person, and I am open-minded to any mode of transportation that allows that to happen.


I don't care how'll you get here
Ultimately, the type of transportation is irrelevant. What matters most to me is that the person I love is able to reach me.


Just get here
I am eagerly and anxiously awaiting the person's arrival, and I hope they are able to reach me soon.


If you, you can
Despite the obstacles and challenges that may arise, I hope and believe that the person will be able to reach me eventually.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brenda Russell

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@TheTee478

i died at 1:57 "just get your useless black a$$ outta here...stupid a$$" (two sec later) "son get back in here!" lmao

@MikeyChristian901

TheTee478 ikr omg 😂😂😂😂

@LukewarmTauntaun

My Dad with electronics

@EMMoney8806

Happened to all of us with our parents lol

@ssgang777

My son and I had a similar moment recently and when I saw this I damn near died 😭 too funny and true at the same time

@JMac-27

if that wasn't me on a daily basis, lol

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@caffienated.9565

The sheer look of pain on Eddie's face when Matthew called him Dad sent me into tears.

@msaishaha

I hollered 😂🤣

@charris156

I'm still laughing...

@MsCasstastic

I was in tears since Keenan's first cut away!!! (0:50)

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