Basically nothin' has changed
She explained
We're so happy you're home again
You take the winter
To get back on your feet
Your bed is bein' made
And your father washed the sheets for you

So we talked a while
About all my woes
Their smiles worse than I told you so's
When she said to wash up and get to bed
I knew the freedom I had learned
I'd learn quickly to forget

And nobody understands
And nobody seems to care
'Bout the compromise of a man
Comin' home after five long years
Givin' up after five long years

Unpacked my bags in the livin' room
Smell the last of a sweet perfume
Came from the girl that went with the world that I traded in today
Just to live a safer way

And nobody understands
And nobody seems to care
'Bout the compromise of a man
Comin' home after five long years
Givin' up after five long years

She says you're always welcome here
You'll never be alone
Perhaps that's now my greatest fear
I'll always call this home
This home