The "T" in T-Pain stands for Tallahassee, and the 'Pain' means the pain trying to get out of Tallahassee. T-Pain has had over 10 top ten singles on Billboard Hot 100, and in 2008 he won a Grammy with rapper Kanye West for the single "Good Life".
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
In T-Pain's song "When I Come Home," the singer is expressing his longing for his partner who is evidently upset with him due to something he said to her the night before. He can hear her calling his name, but when he looks around, she is not physically present. He recognizes that his life is not complete without her and he is willing to do anything to fix the situation. Being by himself is now his biggest fear and he wants nothing more than for her to be waiting for him when he comes back home.
Throughout the song, T-Pain emphasizes the importance of communication and not taking your loved ones for granted. The chorus repeats the phrase "When I come back," emphasizing his desire for his partner to be present when he returns. The use of na na na and hey at the beginning and end of each verse provides a catchy and memorable hook while also expressing the singer's frustration and longing for his partner. Overall, the song portrays the struggles of maintaining a healthy relationship when life becomes busy and communication breaks down.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, No No No No! Hey, Na Na Na
The artist begins the song by exclaiming in a playful and engaging manner, making use of the catchy 'na na na' beat to grab the listener's attention.
I can hear my baby saying my name, (na na na
The artist hears his partner calling out to him, possibly in person or through memories, but does not see them around currently.
But I don't see my baby inside, (na na na)
The artist highlights the absence of his partner, which is making him feel lonely and separated from them.
Without you in here, it ain't the same
The artist expresses his feeling of incompleteness and dissatisfaction, being unable to enjoy his surroundings without his partner's presence.
I didn't mean a word I said to you last night
The artist admits that whatever he said to his partner the night before was not truthful and expressed in the heat of the moment, and he wants to make things right.
If you decided to pick up the phone, oh baby
The artist hopes that his partner picks up the phone and will be willing to listen to his apologies and attempts to fix the situation.
I'll be waiting for you, oh wow
The artist shows his eagerness and willingness to sort things out with his partner and awaits eagerly for their response.
Tell me what's wrong, I didn't mean to ignore you
The artist wants to get to the root cause of the problem and seeks clarity while trying to assure his partner that he did not intentionally ignore them.
Don't quit me baby I can fix it baby, oh wow
The artist pleads with his partner not to give up on him, assuring them that he can correct the mistakes made and make things right.
Being by myself is now my biggest fear
The artist expresses his fear of being alone, highlighting the importance of his partner's presence in his life.
'Cause I want you here when I come back
The artist wants his partner to be present when he returns, indicating the gravity of their relationship and the value he places on it.
There ain't nothing to look more forward to than that
The artist emphasizes how much he anticipates coming back to his partner and how that is the only thing that matters to him currently.
And I want you here when I come home
The artist repeats his longing to have his partner around when he reaches home, underlining how important they are to him.
'Cause I can't stand to be alone, you gotta be here
The artist reiterates his fear of solitude, emphasizing how much he needs his partner's presence and support.
We not gon' make it if I'm always gone
The artist realizes that his constant absence can harm his relationship and how he needs to prioritize his partner as well.
Plus you told me you ain't going anywhere, oh no
The artist reminds his partner's commitment and trust in the relationship, highlighting that he does not want to lose them.
When I come back, no
The artist repeats the chorus, emphasizing his need to have his partner present when he returns home.
When I come back, oh no
The artist highlights his fear of being alone and his partner's absence when he comes back home, emphasizing the importance and value of their relationship.
Hey, na na na
The artist concludes the song by repeating the catchy beat to leave a lasting impression on the listener.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID AHMAD BALFOUR, FAHEEM RASHEED NAJM
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