Take That Bus Back Home Lyrics

I've been running 'round, chasing dreams,

But there's a voice that keeps on calling me.

Mama said, "Don't forget where you belong,

Pick up that phone, son, it's been too long."

When the nights get cold, and the days fly by,

I can't help but wonder why

I don't drive down that old road,

Spend the time before it's time to go.

Call more often, take that drive,

Hold their hand, look 'em in the eye.

Don't wait 'til tomorrow, 'cause tomorrow's not for sure,

Take the bus, don't wait no more.

Laughter fades, but memories stay,

Talk the deep talk, don't shy away.

Time's the only gift we've got to give,

So love 'em while they live.

The chair's still rocking on the front porch swing,

Reminds me of all the little things.

Daddy's laugh, Mama's favorite song,

The echoes of a world that won't last long.

I've been too busy making my own way,

But what's it worth if I don't stay?

So I'll pack my bags, and head back home,

Before the silence calls and I'm alone.

Call more often, take that drive,

Hold their hand, look 'em in the eye.

Don't wait 'til tomorrow, 'cause tomorrow's not for sure,

Take the bus, don't wait no more.

Laughter fades, but memories stay,

Talk the deep talk, don't shy away.

Time's the only gift we've got to give,

So love 'em while they live.

And when the nights get cold,

Make sure they sleep safe and sound.

Wrap your arms around the ones who made you,

Don't let 'em slip without saying I love you.

Call more often, take that drive,

Hold their hand, look 'em in the eye.

Don't wait 'til tomorrow, 'cause tomorrow's not for sure,

Take the bus, don't wait no more.

Laughter fades, but memories stay,

Talk the deep talk, don't shy away.

Time's the only gift we've got to give,

So love 'em while they live.

Yeah, love 'em while they live,

Before it's time to forgive.

Take the bus, take that drive,

While they're still alive.