Coming Home Lyrics – beabadoobee

[Chorus]
You do the dishes
I’ll carry the load
To make up lost time
The trash to the brim, I’m scared of it
But you always know just what to say
And I’m sorry if I’m coming home too late

[Verse]
I’m waking up to the gap in my blinds
Peeking sunlight
I’d do anything just to be with you
To sit and watch you slowly wake
And I’m sorry if I’m coming home too late
A hotel room only means I’ll be with you soon
An American stay makes me feel so far away
So I promise this time I won’t be late
And a bar on the roofs
Not a good way to leave you to
And a seat on the plane only shows that we’re miles away
So I promise this time I won’t be late

[Chorus]
I’ll do the dishes
We’ll carry the load because we have time
I emptied the trash like I said I would
And you’d never guess what I’d have to say
I’m not sorry ’cause this time I won’t be late

[Chorus]
In this chorus, the singer acknowledges their partner’s efforts in the household by offering to share the responsibilities, expressing a desire to make amends for lost time. Despite feeling apprehensive about certain tasks, they find comfort in their partner’s understanding nature and apologize for arriving home late.

[Verse]
The verse describes the singer’s longing to be with their partner, emphasized by the imagery of waking up to sunlight peeking through the blinds. Despite physical distance, the singer promises not to be late, acknowledging the emotional toll of being apart, especially during travels marked by hotel stays and airplane journeys. They vow to prioritize their relationship over transient distractions like bars and flights.

[Chorus]
In the final chorus, the singer reaffirms their commitment to sharing responsibilities and making time for their partner. They express pride in fulfilling their promises, indicating a shift from apologizing for lateness to confidently asserting their dedication to being present. This resolution reflects a deeper understanding of the importance of mutual effort in sustaining their relationship.