Ass Back Home
Secrets Lyrics


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I don't know, where you're going
Or when you're coming home
I left the keys under the mat to our front door
For one more chance to hold you close
I don't know, where you're going
Just get your ass back home

We both knew this type of life didn't come with instructions
So I'm trying to do my best to make something out of nothing
And sometimes it gets downright shitty in fact
When you call and I don't even know what city I'm at
Or what day of the week in the middle of the month
In a year I don't recall
It's like my life's on repeat and the last time we spoke
I told you I wouldn't be long, yeah
That was last November, now December's almost gone
I'd apologize but I don't realize what I'm doing wrong

I don't know, where you're going
Or when you're coming home
I left the keys under the mat to our front door
For one more chance to hold you close
I don't know, where you're going
Just get your ass back home

And you've been nothing but amazing
And I never take that for granted
Half of these birds would have flew the coop
But you, you truly understand it
And the fact you stood beside me
Every time you heard some bogusness
You deserve a standing o 'cause they'd a just been over it
Let 'em talk, let 'em talk, let 'em talk, let 'em talk
Like we don't hear what they saying
Let 'em walk, let 'em walk, let 'em walk, let 'em walk
We'll just drive by and keep waving
'Cause you and I above all that
Just let them wallow in it
Now they all choked up, yuck
'Cause they be swallowing it

I don't know, where you're going
Or when you're coming home
I left the keys under the mat to our front door
For one more chance to hold you close
I don't know, where you're going
Just get your ass back home

I don't care what you're after
As long as I'm the one, no
I don't care why you're leaving
You'll miss me when you're gone

Don't forget me
When I come back, I don't know
Don't forget me
When I come back home

I don't know, where you're going
Or when you're coming home
I left the keys under the mat to our front door
For one more chance to hold you close




I don't know, where you're going
Just get your ass back home

Overall Meaning

The song "Ass Back Home" by Secrets is a love song about a couple's struggles with being in a long-distance relationship. The singer in the song expresses their uncertainty about their partner's whereabouts and the difficulty of being apart from them. The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire for their partner to come back home, regardless of where they've been or what they've been doing.


The second verse reveals the difficulties that come with the singer's job, which has them traveling frequently and suffering from a lack of stability. The singer acknowledges that they may not have been the best partner in their absence, but they still long for the familiarity and comfort of being with their loved one.


The bridge of the song praises the singer's partner for their constant support, even in the face of gossip or negativity from others. The singer asserts their commitment to their relationship and promises to keep waving at the naysayers in the rearview mirror.


Overall, "Ass Back Home" is a raw and honest exploration of the ups and downs of a long-distance relationship, encapsulated in a catchy pop-punk melody.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know, where you're going
I'm clueless about your whereabouts


Or when you're coming home
I have no idea when you'll return


I left the keys under the mat to our front door
I left the keys so you can come in


For one more chance to hold you close
I long to hold you once again


Just get your ass back home
Come back to me soon


We both knew this type of life didn't come with instructions
We are fully aware that life is unpredictable and we're trying to make the most out of it


So I'm trying to do my best to make something out of nothing
I'm doing my best to create something special out of any situation


And sometimes it gets downright shitty in fact
Sometimes it's really hard and unpleasant


When you call and I don't even know what city I'm at
I'm so disoriented that I don't even know where I am


Or what day of the week in the middle of the month
I've lost track of time and can't keep up with the date


In a year I don't recall
The year has gone by so fast and I can't remember everything that has happened


It's like my life's on repeat and the last time we spoke
My life feels like a cycle and the last time we talked


I told you I wouldn't be long, yeah
I promised you I wouldn't be gone for long


That was last November, now December's almost gone
That was last year and time flew by so quickly


I'd apologize but I don't realize what I'm doing wrong
I'm sorry but I don't understand what I'm doing to make things go wrong


And you've been nothing but amazing
You have been incredible to me


And I never take that for granted
I'm aware of how lucky I am to have you


Half of these birds would have flew the coop
Most people would have left me by now


But you, you truly understand it
But you understand me and my situation


And the fact you stood beside me
The fact that you supported me


Every time you heard some bogusness
Every time you heard some false rumors


You deserve a standing o 'cause they'd a just been over it
You deserve a standing ovation because most people would have given up by now


Let 'em talk, let 'em talk, let 'em talk, let 'em talk
Let them talk all they want


Like we don't hear what they saying
As if we don't hear what they're saying


Let 'em walk, let 'em walk, let 'em walk, let 'em walk
Let them walk away


We'll just drive by and keep waving
We'll ignore them and keep moving forward


'Cause you and I above all that
Because we're better than that


Just let them wallow in it
Let them be miserable on their own


Now they all choked up, yuck
Now they're all upset and disgusted


'Cause they be swallowing it
Because they believe everything they hear


I don't care what you're after
I don't care what you want


As long as I'm the one, no
As long as I'm the one you want


I don't care why you're leaving
I don't care why you're going


You'll miss me when you're gone
You'll realize you miss me when you're away


Don't forget me
Remember me


When I come back, I don't know
I don't know when I'll be back


Just get your ass back home
Just come back to me soon




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BEN LEVIN, DISASHI LUMUMBA-KASONGO, AMMAR MALIK, TRAVIS MCCOY, MATTHEW MCGINLEY, DANIEL OMELIO, ERIC ROBERTS, DAVID SILBERSTEIN

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@runedine

I know this song is written to describe the complicated relationship between a singer and his lover, but I think this song really explains what military families go through as well

@adamfleetwood3980

Such an insightful thing to say! I never looked at it from that perspective, cheers for that

@Yamchasballs

So true. I feel so bad for the ones who come home to find they moved on.

@vinny1537

Not just a singer. Anyone who travels a lot.

@dandelano4381

This type of "Screamo" is called Post-Hardcore or Metalcore. Both of which showed up in the 80's as an off shoot of the Punk movement. It evolved and picked things up from different genres of music eventually becoming what it is today. Post-Hardcore and Metalcore have influence from mostly Punk but also Rock, Metal, and slightly Grunge. Those who say this isn't Punk are wrong. It's a sub-genre of Punk and it's one of the more well know Sub-genres of Punk. It's music. It contains a beat, melody, tempo, and all the classifications of what music is supposed to have. Screaming is a vocal technique not just yelling into a mic. Rise Against is a band that yells into the mic. Screaming isn't that. Do your research, then talk shit about people's favorite type of music.

@nathanielprater4704

Damn! Gave em hell. Lol

@kevintucker7423

Dan DeLano who the fuck cares....?

@raizenmei

@@kevintucker7423 I care along with the other 66 who liked this comment. Watchu gonna do?

@matthewgraham7331

Screamo isn't a genre of music though.
This is a sub-genre of metal, which originates from classical music anyway. Try again.

@KRentzOfficial

Well put bro, Im learning how to scream for my band im getting together and quite honestly it takes a lot of time and effort and will power to do it.

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