From the recording Homecoming
I wrote this the night before MJ returned from a trip to the islands
Lyrics
A week never seemed like a long time before But the minutes string on through the day It=s not like I didn=t think I wouldn=t miss you any more But it=s been so long since you=ve been away This daily grind sure wears me down As the sun moves across this winter sky I=ve been pacing the floor and watching the clock Tomorrow night you=ll be by my side I hope it=s been lovely the places that you=ve been Mountains orchids beaches and tides And I want to hear the stories of all the things you=ve seen But most of all I want you here by my side I hope that the trade winds blow you safely home tonight From out there on that southern sea I just want to hold you deep in my arms Welcome you back home here with me Instrumental This daily grind sure wears me down As the sun moves across this winter sky I=ve been pacing the floor and watching the clock Tomorrow night you=ll be by my side I hope that the trade winds blow you safely home tonight From out there on that southern sea I just want to hold you deep in my arms Welcome you back home here with me Your homecoming is but hours away As the sun slowly moves across this sky I=ll keep pacing the floor and watching the clock. Until I welcome you here by my side