When I Come Home
T‐Pain Lyrics
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Hey, Na Na Na
I can hear my baby saying my name, (na na na
But I don't see my baby inside, (na na na)
Without you in here, it ain't the same
I didn't mean a word I said to you last night
I'll be waiting for you, oh wow
Tell me what's wrong, I didn't mean to ignore you
Don't quit me baby I can fix it baby, oh wow
Being by myself is now my biggest fear
'Cause I want you here when I come back
There ain't nothing to look more forward to than that
And I want you here when I come home
'Cause I can't stand to be alone, you gotta be here
When I come back, no
When I come back, oh no
When I come back, no
When I come back, oh no
Hey, na na na
I can hear you telling to come home, (na na na)
But you may not even be there, (na na na)
We not gon' make it if I'm always gone
Plus you told me you ain't going anywhere, oh no
If you decided to pick up the phone, oh baby
I'll be waiting for you, oh wow
Tell me what's wrong, I didn't mean to ignore you
Don't quit me baby I can fix it baby, oh wow
Being by myself is now my biggest fear
'Cause I want you here when I come back
There ain't nothing to look more forward to than that
And I want you here when I come home
'CauseI can't stand to be alone, you gotta be here
When I come back, no
When I come back, oh no
When I come back, no
When I come back, oh no
Hey, na na na
The song "When I Come Home" by T-Pain seems to be about a man who is frequently away from home and his significant other, which causes strain on their relationship. The repetitive chorus of "When I come back" and "Hey, na na na" creates a sense of longing for the other person to be there when he returns home. The opening lines, "I can hear my baby saying my name, but I don't see my baby inside" suggest that even though he can hear his significant other, they are not physically present.
The lyrics also hint at a recent argument or disagreement the couple had, as T-Pain regretfully sings, "I didn't mean a word I said to you last night" and later pleads for forgiveness, saying "Tell me what's wrong, I didn't mean to ignore you, Don't quit me baby, I can fix it baby." The fear of being alone is also mentioned multiple times, with T-Pain admitting "Being by myself is now my biggest fear" and begging for his lover to be there when he comes back.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of longing, regret, and desperation to make the relationship work despite the challenges of being apart. The repetition of the chorus and the catchy melody create an upbeat and optimistic tone, even though the lyrics are somewhat somber.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, No No No No!
Expressing a sense of frustration and disappointment.
Hey, Na Na Na
A repetitive phrase to emphasize the feeling of longing and missing someone.
I can hear my baby saying my name, (na na na
Aware of the voice of the loved one that is absent.
But I don't see my baby inside, (na na na)
Feeling empty and incomplete since the loved one is not physically present.
Without you in here, it ain't the same
Acknowledging that the absence of the loved one creates a negative impact on the atmosphere and attitude.
I didn't mean a word I said to you last night
Realizing that the words spoken in the heat of the moment may have been hurtful and insincere.
If you decided to pick up the phone, oh baby
Expressing a willingness to communicate and reconcile with the loved one.
I'll be waiting for you, oh wow
Eagerly anticipating the loved one's response to the call.
Tell me what's wrong, I didn't mean to ignore you
Expressing a desire to listen to and understand the loved one's perspective and apologizing for neglecting them.
Don't quit me baby I can fix it baby, oh wow
Encouraging the loved one to stay and pledging to make amends for mistakes.
Being by myself is now my biggest fear
Admitting that the prospect of being alone is daunting and undesirable.
'Cause I want you here when I come back
Expressing a longing and desire for the presence of the loved one upon return.
There ain't nothing to look more forward to than that
Highlighting the importance and value of reuniting with the loved one after being away.
And I want you here when I come home
Reiterating the desire for the loved one's presence to make the home complete.
'Cause I can't stand to be alone, you gotta be here
Stressing the importance of having the loved one present to feel content and happy.
We not gon' make it if I'm always gone
Recognizing that being consistently absent may lead to difficulties in the relationship.
Plus you told me you ain't going anywhere, oh no
Acknowledging the loved one's commitment and loyalty to staying in the relationship.
When I come back, no
A repetitive phrase to emphasize the eagerness to return to the loved one.
When I come back, oh no
Expressing a sense of anxiety and uncertainty about the loved one's presence.
Hey, na na na
A repetitive phrase used to express the longing and yearning for the loved one's return.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID AHMAD BALFOUR, FAHEEM RASHEED NAJM
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