Story Behind The Song

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Song Description

memories of an AIDS widow/widower

Lyrics

He said Baby, it's gonna be so nice to see home again
He said My baby, I aiin't been this tired since I don't know when
Then he said Maybe we can do some traveling now
Or maybe we'll just spend some time alone
Then he said Oh, my baby, it's gonna be good to be back home

He said Darlin', please tell me how you missed me
He said My sweet darlin', won't you lay me down and kiss me
Then he said I can't wait to leave this sterile room
Yeah, they've kept me way too long this time
Then he said Oh, my darlin', take me home, I'm feeling fine

But there's just this red ribbon that's pinned to my heart
And the welcome mat that I left at the door
The doctor couldn't tell me why my love
Won't be coming home anymore

This fucking useless red ribbon that rips through my heart
(This stupid useless red ribbon... G-rated version)
And the welcome mat that mocks me at the door
Please, somebody, please explain to me
Why he's not coming home anymore
(no more ... he's not coming home)

My baby, what I wouldn't give just to hold you again
My sweet baby, I still love you and I remember when
And so I'll leave a candle in the window
Just in case you need a guiding light
Aw Jesus, baby, I'm really missing you tonight

And I'll leave this red ribbon so close to my heart
And the welcome mat can stay there at the door
You'll always have a home in my heart
You're part of me forevermore
forevermore
forevermore