Intro: (2x) 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