Going Home
Seals Son Lyrics
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Sometimes I wonder, why?d I ever leave home?
I had a few dollars in my pocket
Oh, now that little change is gone
I didn't think a city boy could be so dog-gone mean
I didn't think a city boy could be so dog-gone mean
Boy, but this is the meanest place
I used to have a job, doing spot labor every day
I used to have a job, doing spot labor every day
But when I got to work this morning
Lord, they packed up and moved away
I called my boss, I want to know, can I come back home?
Yes, I called my boss, I want to know can I come back home?
He said, now you know, I'm sorry, son
Boy, you been gone too long
Mm, hm, when in the world have I loved you
Mm, hm, when in the world have I wanted you
I guess it?s just all wrapped up in a nutshell now
Oh, it look like old poor son is used
The lyrics to Seals Son's song "Going Home" reflect the struggles and hardships of the singer as he relocates from his hometown to the city in search of a better life. However, he finds out that the citylife is not what he imagined as he faces unemployment, poverty, and hostility from the people around him. The song's overall theme is about the yearning for home and the despair and loneliness that come with being lost and alone in a foreign city.
The opening line "Sometimes I wonder, why'd I ever leave home?" expresses the singer's regret at leaving his hometown, questioning why he ever thought life in the city would be better. He reminisces on the financial hardship he's gone through since spending all his money, and contrast the kindness and warmth of home to the hostility and cruelty of the city.
The line "I used to have a job, doing spot labor every day, but when I got to work this morning, Lord, they packed up and moved away" shows the desperation of the singer as he loses his job and his means of survival. He reaches out to his boss to come back home, but to no avail.
Overall, the song evokes themes of homesickness, regret, and loneliness, painting a poignant picture of a person who has been faced with the harsh reality of life outside his hometown.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wonder, why?d I ever leave home?
I often question why I left my home.
I had a few dollars in my pocket
I had a small amount of money with me.
Oh, now that little change is gone
That small amount of money is now spent.
I didn't think a city boy could be so dog-gone mean
I was surprised by how cruel people in the city can be.
Boy, but this is the meanest place
This place is the most cruel I've ever seen.
I used to have a job, doing spot labor every day
I used to have a job doing temporary work every day.
But when I got to work this morning
However, when I arrived at work today,
Lord, they packed up and moved away
The job had ended and the workers had left.
Yes, I called my boss, I want to know can I come back home?
I contacted my employer to ask if I can return home.
He said, now you know, I'm sorry, son
My boss informed me that it was too late for me to come back.
Mm, hm, when in the world have I loved you
I wonder, when did I actually love you?
Mm, hm, when in the world have I wanted you
I wonder, when did I actually want you?
I guess it?s just all wrapped up in a nutshell now
I suppose it's all clear to me now.
Oh, it look like old poor son is used
It seems that I have been made used of and taken advantage of.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Exceleration Music Partners, LLC
Written by: FRANK SEALS
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