I Left Something Turned On At Home
Trace Adkins Lyrics
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But my baby just called me on the phone
And from the sound of her voice, I simply have no choice
I left something turned on at home
Well I just put a quarter in the jukebox
And it ain't halfway through my favorite song
But if I don't leave right now my whole place might burn down
It ain't the stove, it ain't the heater
She's hotter and a whole lot sweeter
And all day long she's been there alone
Right now her arms are open, the house is probably smokin'
'Cause I left something turned on at home
Hey waitress could you cancel that order
But if it's too late I'll take it to go
Boys I gotta run 'fore somebody calls 911
'Cause I left something turned on at home
It ain't the stove, it ain't the heater
She's hotter and a whole lot sweeter
And all day long she's been there alone
Right now her arms are open, the house is probably smokin'
'Cause I left something turned on at home
Right now her arms are open, the house is probably smokin'
'Cause I left something turned on at home
Yeah I left something turned on at home
Trace Adkins's song "I Left Something Turned On At Home" is about a man who is enjoying the company of his buddies in a bar when he receives an urgent phone call from his wife. The sound of her voice is enough to convey to him that he has to leave immediately. The reason for his abrupt exit is that he has left something turned on at home. As a result, he is forced to cut his evening short and rush back to his house to ensure that everything is alright.
The lyrics suggest that the man would rather stay with his friends and enjoy a good time, but he is unwilling to risk losing everything he has at home. The object that he left turned on is not specified, but it is clear that it is someone who is important to him. The language used in the song is colloquial and straightforward, putting the listener in the position of the singer who is in a desperate rush to get home.
The song ends with the line, "Right now her arms are open, the house is probably smokin'/'Cause I left something turned on at home", emphasizing the urgency and the importance of the situation. The lyrics of "I Left Something Turned On At Home" resonate with anyone who has ever had to leave a social gathering abruptly to take care of something important at home.
Line by Line Meaning
Well boys I hate to leave good company
I am reluctant to leave this good company.
But my baby just called me on the phone
My lover called me, making it imperative to go.
And from the sound of her voice, I simply have no choice
From the tone in her voice, I have no alternative.
I left something turned on at home
I forgot to turn something off at home.
Well I just put a quarter in the jukebox
I have just put some money in the jukebox.
And it ain't halfway through my favorite song
I am only halfway through my preferred music selection.
But if I don't leave right now my whole place might burn down
If I do not leave immediately, my entire house might catch fire.
'Cause I left something turned on at home
This is because I inadvertently left something on.
It ain't the stove, it ain't the heater
This has nothing to do with the stove or heater.
She's hotter and a whole lot sweeter
Referring to my girlfriend being the source of the issue, but they are not literal.
And all day long she's been there alone
My girlfriend has been alone all day.
Right now her arms are open, the house is probably smokin'
She's welcoming me and the house is probably very hot and hazy.
'Cause I left something turned on at home
I keep stressing the fact that I left something on.
Hey waitress could you cancel that order
Waitress, kindly cancel my order.
But if it's too late I'll take it to go
If the food is ready, I'll have it for takeout.
Boys I gotta run 'fore somebody calls 911
I need to leave quickly in case someone calls emergency services.
'Cause I left something turned on at home
The reason I must leave is that I left something on.
Right now her arms are open, the house is probably smokin'
My girlfriend is probably waiting with open arms while the house is probably smoky.
'Cause I left something turned on at home
Needless to say, what I left on is the driving force behind my departure.
Yeah I left something turned on at home
This line reiterates the core point of the song, which is the situation at home.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Billy Lawson, John Schweers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sauquoit13456
On this day in 1997 {July 27th} Trace Adkins' "I Left Something Turned On At Home" peaked at #2* {for 2 weeks} on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart, for the two weeks it was at #2, the #1 record for both those weeks was "Carrying Your Love With Me" by George Strait...
And on August 11th, 1997 "I Left Something Turned On at Home" reached #1 {for 1 week} on the Canadian RPM Country Singles chart, the record it replaced at #1 was "Carrying Your Love with Me" by George Strait......
Between 1996 and 2019 the Sarepta, Louisiana native had thirty-nine records on the Hot Country Singles chart, fifteen made the Top 10 with four reaching #1, "(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing" for one week in March of 1997, "Ladies Love Country Boys" for two weeks in March of2007, "You're Gonna Miss This" for three weeks in April of 2008, and "Hillybilly Bone" {with Blake Sheldon) for one week in March of 2010...
Tracy Darrell Adkins celebrated his 58th birthday six months ago on January 13th, 2020...
* "I Left Something Turned On at Home" was Trace Adkins' first of two of his records to peak at #2 on the Hot Country Singles chart, his other #2 record was "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" for two weeks in January of 2006...
And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Hot Country Singles' Top 10 for July 27th, 1997:
At #3. "It's Your Love" by Tim McGraw with Faith Hill
#4. "I'd Rather Ride Around With You" by Reba McEntire
#5. "All The Good Ones Are Gone" by Pam Tillis
#6. "Come Cryin' To Me" by Lonestar
#7. "I Only Get This Way With You" by Rick Trevino
#8. "Drink, Swear, Steal, and Lie" by Michael Peterson
#9. "How A Cowgirl Says Goodbye" by Tracy Lawrence
#10. "How Do I Live (from 'Con Air')" by Trisha Yearwood
@maramerca
Lyrics
Well boys I hate to leave good company
But my baby just called me on the phone
And from the sound of her voice, I simply have no choice
I left something turned on at home
Well I just put a quarter in the jukebox
And it ain't halfway through my favorite song
But if I don't leave right now my whole place might burn down
'Cause I left something turned on at home
It ain't the stove, it ain't the heater
She's hotter and a whole lot sweeter
And all day long she's been there alone
Right now her arms are open, the house is probably smokin'
'Cause I left something turned on at home
Hey waitress could you cancel that order
But if it's too late I'll take it to go
Boys I gotta run 'fore somebody calls 911
'Cause I left something turned on at home
It ain't the stove, it ain't the heater
She's hotter and a whole lot sweeter
And all day long she's been there alone
Right now her arms are open, the house is probably smokin'
'Cause I left something turned on at home
Right now her arms are open, the house is probably smokin'
'Cause I left something turned on at home
Yeah I left something turned on at home
@Jase.92
Thank God for Country Music! 🙏🏻♥️
Thank God for Trace Adkins! 🙏🏻♥️
@ChristopherLee3247
@ashley1994 I seen you telling someone else not to capitalize 'country music' on a Ronnie Millsap song lol😂 you know what I give people criticism also 😆 I love telling people what I think in YouTube.. Now for starters with you, fix that pic of you in your profile!! It looks like a photo of half a picture and half of you!! lol 🤣 😉
@kookpatrol7490
Dang this song is a banger! Y’all country folks got the slaps!
@levijohnson5296
Who’s still listening in 2020?!😎🤙🏻
@The4x4manonbroke
Y'all ready know
@michaelgarcia-by8lv
if you're not listening, you should be.
@laurelleacummins3960
Yeah. Trace is better in 2022..than in I996!!!
@sierradawn1995
2022!
@kookpatrol7490
2022 🫡
@halriggs4407
Is it just me or did he sing so many classics