[Intro]
Soft piano, distant room tone
[Verse 1]
Hey love, I know the night feels longer where you are
I’m counting every mile by the scratches on my car
Got your picture in my pocket, folded at the crease
And your last text says, “Come back,” so I’m bringing back the peace
I won’t lie, it’s been rough, and the days hit hard
But I still see your kitchen and the little yellow card
You left beside the coffee, said, “Don’t forget to eat”
So I’m chasing that reminder through the dust beneath my feet
[Pre-Chorus]
If the phone goes quiet, don’t let your heart run wild
I’m carrying your love like a compass in the miles
[Chorus]
Don’t worry, baby, I’m coming home
Save me a seat, I hate eating alone
When this long night breaks and the sky turns gold
I’ll be at our door like I promised before
Don’t worry, baby, just breathe, hold on
I’ll trade this uniform for the shirt you love
And if dinner gets cold, we’ll laugh and eat it cold
I’m coming home to you, coming home
[Verse 2]
Quick step, short sleep, boots heavy in the sand
Still your name is the rhythm that keeps me standing tall
I’ve got a few bad words for the fear in my head
But I won’t let it write the ending or decide what I said
You know me, I get reckless when the pressure gets high
Then I hear you saying, “Look me in the eyes”
So I slow down, check twice, keep my people close
Every little choice is a promise I chose
And I’m sorry for the nights you had to sleep alone
For the half-finished stories whispered over the phone
But I swear when I’m back, I’ll make up the time
With a grocery-store bouquet and your hand in mine
[Pre-Chorus]
If the phone goes quiet, don’t let your heart run wild
I’m carrying your love like a compass in the miles
[Chorus]
Don’t worry, baby, I’m coming home
Save me a seat, I hate eating alone
When this long night breaks and the sky turns gold
I’ll be at our door like I promised before
Don’t worry, baby, just breathe, hold on
I’ll trade this uniform for the shirt you love
And if dinner gets cold, we’ll laugh and eat it cold
I’m coming home to you, coming home
[Bridge]
Picture the front step, picture your face
Picture the keys turning slow in the lock
No medals, no speeches, no need to be brave
Just you pulling me into the arms that I’ve got
[Final Chorus]
Don’t worry, baby, I’m coming home
Save me a seat, I hate eating alone
When this long night breaks and the sky turns gold
I’ll be at our door like I promised before
Don’t worry, baby, just breathe, hold on
I’ll trade this uniform for the shirt you love
And if dinner gets cold, we’ll laugh and eat it cold
I’m coming home to you, coming home
[Outro]
So leave the porch light on, let the table stay set
I’m not there yet, but I’m not finished yet
One more road, one more dawn, then I’m through that door
And I’ll be home for dinner, like I promised before
[Cinematic Ending]
Piano returns beneath swelling strings, distant choir, broad brass rise, final suspended chord resolving warmly