It hurts me to see you this way
I can't sleep, I'm lying awake
Wondering what you're battling tonight
You've bought into all of the lies
And you've buried your fears inside
Haunted by a past you can't erase
What will it take?
There's no mistaking
Only one place you belong
Please, come home
Please, come home
The door is open wide
You don't have to fix your life for me
I die a little every time that you leave
So come home
Your voice rings inside my ears
I'm fighting to hold back the tears
How can I make you see while there's still time?
What will it take?
There's no mistaking
Only one place you belong
Please, come home
Please, come home
The door is open wide
You don't have to fix your life for me
I die a little every time that you leave
So come home
You're not a disappointment to me
You're just like the rest of us
Struggling through the journey
I don't care what secrets you may keep
I could never love you less
Than all the love inside of me, yeah
Please, come home
Please, come home
Please, come home
Please, come home
The door is open wide
You don't have to fix your life for me
I die a little every time that you leave
So come home, come home
"Come Home" by Meredith Andrews is a heartfelt song that speaks to the longing we all have for a loved one who has strayed away. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is hurting, battling with their own demons, and feeling lost. The singer pleads with this person to come back home, to find solace and healing in the embrace of love and acceptance.
The song begins with the singer expressing their pain and sleepless nights, as they witness the struggles of their loved one. It is evident that this person has been deceived by lies and is burdened by their past. The singer recognizes the weight that this person carries and wants to help them find freedom and peace.
The chorus of the song is a powerful plea for the person to come home. The door is open wide, symbolizing the unconditional love and acceptance that awaits them. The singer acknowledges that they don't expect this person to fix their life for them, but their absence is deeply felt. Each time they leave, it feels like a part of the singer dies. The longing in their voice is palpable.
As I reflect on the theme of this song, I am reminded of the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32. In this story, a son asks his father for his share of the inheritance and goes off to live a wild and wasteful life. Eventually, he finds himself broken and destitute, longing for home. When he finally returns, his father runs to embrace him and welcomes him back with open arms.
Similarly, "Come Home" speaks of a prodigal loved one who has strayed away and is in need of a loving embrace. The song captures the heart of God, who longs for each of us to find our way back to Him. He doesn't expect us to have it all together or fix our lives before we come to Him. He simply wants us to come home, to find healing, restoration, and love in His presence.
The bridge of the song emphasizes this message of acceptance and love. The singer reassures the person that they are not a disappointment and that they are not alone in their struggles. We are all on a journey, and God's love for us remains steadfast, regardless of the secrets we may carry or the mistakes we have made.
In conclusion, "Come Home" by Meredith Andrews is a poignant and powerful song that speaks to the longing we all have for our loved ones to find their way back home. It reminds us of God's unending love and acceptance, and His desire for us to find healing and restoration in His presence. The song resonates with the parable of the prodigal son and serves as a reminder that no matter how far we have strayed, we can always come home to the love of our Heavenly Father.
