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Prince Lyrics

Hey Te'Vaun this is Nana, I miss you so much
Nana sends a message to Te'Vaun expressing her love and missing her grandson who is far away from her.

LA is so far from me, you take care of yourself okay
The distance between Nana and Te'Vaun makes her worried about his safety and she reminds him to take care of himself.

I love you bye bye
Nana expresses her love for Te'Vaun before saying goodbye.

Home, home baby I'm home I'm home I'm home
The artist feels a sense of relief and contentment upon returning home.

Home, home is where the hatred is
Although home is a place of comfort, the artist acknowledges the reality that it can also be a site of hate and hostility.

I could come back and never see another day again
The artist recognizes the dangers that come with coming back home and the possibility of losing their life.

Home where your friends turn frenemies
Home is a place where friendships can turn sour and people can become enemies.

Damn how you turn to my enemy
The artist expresses their disbelief and sadness at the fact that someone they considered a friend has become their enemy.

You was just at the crib last night
The artist reflects on the close relationship they had with the person who is now their enemy, in particular, the recent memories they shared.

Back in elementary we rode on bikes
The artist recalls the bond they shared with the person who is now their enemy when they were younger.

And you was right beside me for my first fight
The artist remembers the support they received from the person who is now their enemy during their first fight.

Who would ever thought you would take my life?
The artist expresses their shock and disbelief that the person who they were once close with would be capable of taking their life.

Now I’m laying here with a whole in my back
The artist reveals that they have been shot and are now lying on the ground with a gunshot wound in their back.

Blood on the concrete my lungs collapsed
The artist describes the physical effects of being shot, including blood on the ground and collapsed lungs.

I’m looking in the sky wondering good lord why?
The artist expresses their confusion and questioning of a higher power as to why they have been met with such a tragic fate.

Mama came crying, my first born gone die
The artist shares the heartbreak that their mother will feel at the loss of her child.

And like Hov ima let the song cry
The artist references rapper Jay-Z and his song 'Song Cry' which discusses deep pain and emotion, implying that they too will let out their emotions through music.

Everybody in the hood they can recognize
The artist acknowledges that their community will know and recognize the pain and tragedy of their death.

You always told the truth you ain’t never lie
The artist praises the person they once knew, acknowledging their honesty and integrity.

And it’s sad to say this songs a lullaby, home
The artist concludes the song by expressing sadness that their story has come to a tragic end, and acknowledging the bittersweet nature of returning home.

H.O.M.E I L.O.V.E
The artist spells out the words 'home' and 'love,' emphasizing the connection between the two and the importance of home.

All the kids back home they wanna be like me
The artist reflects on the impact they have had on their hometown community and how they have become a role model for the kids growing up there.

Bringing back the soul beats being on tv
The artist references their own music career and the influence they have had by bringing soul music to TV.

Springfield Ohio, I know y’all need me
The artist expresses loyalty and love for their hometown, recognizing that they are needed there and are a valuable part of the community.

If anybody fall on hard times we gonna lookout
The artist pledges to help out anyone in need in their community.

Get the fam together we gonna have a cookout
The artist envisions a happy gathering of family and friends, emphasizing the importance of community and togetherness.

Ain’t nothing like that good soul cooking from Nana
The artist reminisces about the comfort of home-cooking, in particular, from their grandmother (or 'Nana.').

And that one drunk uncle always starting some drama
The artist adds a lighthearted touch to the nostalgia by recalling a family member known for causing commotion at gatherings.

What about them summer sleepovers?
The artist recalls fond memories of spending time with cousins during summer sleepovers.

Playing hide n seek when the cousins be over
The artist reminisces about playing games with their cousins, highlighting the importance of family and childhood memories.

Sitting in Sunday service in the back of the church
The artist reflects on their religious upbringing and attending church with their family.

I love where I’m at but my home come first
The artist expresses love for their current situation, but acknowledges that their hometown and family will always come before anything else.

And I’ will do anything just to see ya’ll smile
The artist expresses their love for their community, and their desire to bring joy and positivity to those around them.

I’ll always come back even if it take a while
The artist pledges to always return home, no matter how long it may take.

When I come back I’m like Jerome’s in the house
The artist references the character Jerome from the TV show Martin, implying that they bring a sense of excitement and familiarity when they return home.

For now, Ima take a bow I’m out
The artist concludes the song by taking a final bow and saying goodbye, with the implication that they will eventually return home again.