Good to Be Home
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I've got this life for keeps
Yet I can't tell you everything that means
This uniform is dirty
So I'll try and keep this clean
I've been hanging on for several weeks
Even though they never had a doubt
I'll be home for Christmas
I'll be home for good
Over bridges
And more than visits
I'll be home for Christmas
I'll be home for good
I would make this easy if I could
I can't remember faces
And I can't remember peace
I can't remember names on my own street
There's been time for changing
I can't tell you where it's gone
But I can tell you everything I want
If you need me now
Know I'll never have a doubt
I'll be home for Christmas
I'll be home for good
Over bridges
And more than visits
I'll be home for Christmas
I'll be home for good
I would make this easy
Tell me
When's he gonna make it back?
Tell me if you think they're ever gonna bring us back
Tell me
Make it back
Make it back
I'll be home for Christmas
I'll be home for good
Over bridges
And more than visits
I'll be home for Christmas
I'll be home for good
I would make this easy if I
I'll be home this Christmas
I'll be home this year
I would make this easy if I could
The first two lines of the song "I sold my soul last winter, I've got this life for keeps" gives the impression that the singer has made a deal with the devil to gain success or fame. However, the following line "Yet I can't tell you everything that means" suggests that the full extent of what he gave up or what he received is unknown, even to himself. The singer then goes on to describe the difficulty he faces in maintaining his image - he has to ensure that he looks presentable, even if his uniform is dirty.
The chorus is a repetition of the lines "I'll be home for Christmas, I'll be home for good, Over bridges and more than visits," which paints a picture of someone who has been away from home for a long time and is eager to return. The lyrics "I'll be home for good" suggest that this person has perhaps been through a difficult time and is finally coming back to their roots. The line "I would make this easy if I could" hints at the struggle he has faced.
The second verse reveals that the singer has been away for so long that he doesn't recognize the faces or the names of the people on his own street. He goes on to mention that things have changed a lot since he left but he doesn't know where the time has gone. The line "But I can tell you everything I want" suggests that, despite all the changes, the singer still knows what he wants, which is to go back home.
Overall, the song conveys the longing and nostalgia of someone who has been away from home for a long time. It also hints at the struggles and sacrifices that come with success or fame.
Line by Line Meaning
I sold my soul last winter
I made a significant sacrifice to gain something I wanted last winter
I've got this life for keeps
I have a permanent hold on my life
Yet I can't tell you everything that means
I am not comfortable revealing everything about my life
This uniform is dirty
My current situation is not ideal
So I'll try and keep this clean
I will try to maintain a sense of dignity despite my situation
I've been hanging on for several weeks
I've been enduring a challenging situation for some time
I would think out loud
I would verbalize my thoughts and ideas
Even though they never had a doubt
Although others were confident in me, I still expressed my thoughts
I'll be home for Christmas
I will return home for the holidays
I'll be home for good
I will return home permanently
Over bridges
I will have to cross physical barriers to get there
And more than visits
This will be more than just a temporary visit
I would make this easy if I could
I wish I could make things easier for everyone involved
I can't remember faces
I struggle to recall people's appearances
And I can't remember peace
I have not experienced peacefulness in some time
I can't remember names on my own street
I have difficulty remembering the names of those who live nearby
There's been time for changing
There has been ample opportunity for transformation
I can't tell you where it's gone
I am unsure where that opportunity has gone
But I can tell you everything I want
However, I can express what I desire
If you need me now
If you require my assistance currently
Know I'll never have a doubt
Be certain that I will never doubt my commitment to helping
Tell me When's he gonna make it back?
Can you inform me of when he will return?
Tell me if you think they're ever gonna bring us back
Can you express your opinion on whether we will return?
Tell me Make it back Make it back
Please make sure he comes back safely and soon
I'll be home this Christmas
This holiday season, I will return home
I'll be home this year
By the end of the year, I will return home
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