About the song
Background
- Album: “Honey, I’m Home” is a track from Shania Twain’s iconic 1997 album Come On Over, one of the best-selling albums of all time.
- Writers: Shania Twain and Robert John “Mutt” Lange (her producer and then-husband).
- Release Date: August 19, 1998
- Success: It topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, becoming Twain’s seventh (and final) number-one country hit.
Lyrics and Themes
The song portrays a hardworking woman who has had a tough day and is coming home seeking comfort and a little pampering. Here’s what the lyrics suggest:
- Everyday Stresses: The lyrics vividly describe the frustrations of dealing with difficult people and feeling stressed (“The boss is a jerk, the work never ends”). This reflects relatable day-to-day challenges many people experience.
- Longing for Connection: The central desire is to return to a loving partner who will provide emotional support and make her feel at ease.
- Playful Demands: The song has a sense of lighthearted fun, with the singer playfully listing things her partner can do to help her unwind: “Run me a bath, pour me a drink…foot massage.”
- Domesticity as Comfort: The theme revolves around finding solace and relaxation in simple domestic pleasures with a loved one.
Additional Notes
- Upbeat and infectious: The song has an energetic, country-pop feel.
- Music Video: The video is iconic, portraying Shania Twain in different roles (including a waitress, a police officer, and a construction worker) and then returning home to a doting husband.
Video
Lyrics
The car won’t start, it’s falling apartI was late for work and the boss got smartMy pantyline shows, got a run in my hoseMy hair went flat, man I hate that (Hate that)
Just when I thought things couldn’t get worseI realized I forgot my purseWith all this stress I must confessThis could be worse than PMS
This job ain’t worth the payCan’t wait till the end of the dayHey, honey, I’m on my wayHey (Hey)Hey (Hey)Hey, hey
Honey, I’m home and I had a hard dayPour me a cold one and oh, by the wayRub my feet, gimme something to eatFix me up my favorite treat
Honey, I’m back, my head’s killing meI need to relax and watch TVGet off the phone give the dog a boneHey (Hey)Hey, honey, I’m home
I broke a nail opening the mailI cursed out loud ’cause it hurt like hellThis job’s a pain, it’s so mundaneIt sure don’t stimulate my brain
This job ain’t worth the payCan’t wait till the end of the dayHey, honey, I’m on my wayHey (Hey)Hey (Hey)Hey, hey
Honey, I’m home and I had a hard dayPour me a cold one and oh, by the wayAnd rub my feet, gimme something to eatAnd fix me up my favorite treat
Honey, I’m back, my head’s killing meI need to relax and watch TVGet off the phone give the dog a boneHey (Hey)Hey, honey, I’m home
Oh, rub my neck will you?
Hey, hey, hey, hey, heyHoney, I’m home and I had a hard dayPour me a cold one and oh by the wayRub my feet, gimme something to eatFix me up my favorite treat
Honey, I’m back, my head’s killing meI need to relax and watch TVGet off the phone give the dog a boneHey (Hey)Hey, honey, I’m home
I’m home (Oh)Oh, that feels much better