See You When I Get There (Live) Lyrics
Lou Rawls
Lyrics
Pardon me, do you have change for a quarter?
I gotta make a phone call, thank you
Oh, I hope this woman don't take me through no changes today
'Cause I've had a hard day today, man, you know
Let me see what's happenin' at the address 'fore I go home
How you doin'? I hope you're fine
Did your day take you through changes
And mess up your mind?
I just called to say that I'm on my way
Whoa, and I'll see you when I get there
I hope you're in a good mood
You know a man's home is his castle
And I'm comin' home to groove
Whoa, and I'll see you when I get there
I'll see you when I get there
And you be ready for good lovin'
You be ready for good lovin'
'Cause I've worked hard all day
Now I'm comin' home to be with the one I love
Candlelight, cold wine, soft music on the radio
And you got everything you need from the store
'Cause I'll be in for the evening
And I don't wanna come out no more
Whoa, and I'll see you when I get there
I'll see you when I get there
And you be ready for good lovin'
You be ready for good lovin'
'Cause I've worked hard all day
Now I'm comin' home to lay and relax my mind
Whoa, I'll see you when I get there
I said, I'll see you when I get there, baby
I said, I'll see you when I get there
I said, I'll see you when I get there, baby
I said, I might have to run all the way
(You be ready)
Because the bus might be slow today
I've been thinkin' about you all day long
And I just can't wait to get home
I'll see you when I get there
I'll see you when I get there, baby
(You be ready)
I've been workin' hard all day, you've been on my mind
(You be ready)
I can't go on without you, darling, by my side
(I'll see you when I get there)
I'll see you when I get there
(I'll see you when I get there)
(I'll see you when I get there)
I'll see you when I get there, baby
Song & Lyrics Facts
Lou Rawls' "See You When I Get There" is a soulful and uplifting song written by David Wolfert, Paul Riser, and Lou Rawls. Released in 1977 as the lead single from his album All Things in Time, it was produced by Gamble & Huff for Philadelphia International Records.
The song features a live band of session musicians including guitarist Norman Harris, keyboardist Bobby Eli, bassist Ron Baker, and drummer Earl Young. The lyrics are about looking forward to the afterlife, with Lou singing “I'm gonna see you when I get there/No more sorrow, no more pain/We'll be together again”. This timeless classic has been covered by many artists since its release, becoming one of Lou Rawls' most beloved songs.