Soon As I Get Home
Babyface · Tender Lover
Hey, come here for a second
I don't like the way he treats you
He doesn't deserve you
He really don't
What kind of man
Would leave you standing in the cold
Must've been a silly one
To sacrifice a pot of gold
You're the kind of woman
That needs a man that's always there
It's not that you require a lot
Just need some tender love and care
I give good love
I'll buy your clothes
I'll cook your dinner too
Soon as I get home from work
I'll pay your rent
Your faithful lover
Soon as I get home, soon as I get home from work
Girl, I'll treat you right
And I'll never lie
For all that it's worth
I give good love (good love, good love, good love, good love)
It doesn't make sense
That you should have a broken heart
If I were the only one
I'd never let you fall apart
You're the kind of woman
That needs a man with lots of cash
With a stack of major credit cards
And with me you don't have to ask
I give good love
I'll buy your clothes
I'll cook your dinner too
Soon as I get home from work
I'll pay your rent
Your faithful lover
Soon as I get home, soon as I get home from work
Girl, I'll treat you right
And I'll never lie or flirt
Soon as I get home, soon as I get home from work
Girl I'll be around, never let you down
For all that it's worth
I give good love (good love, good love, good love, good love)
I give good love (good love, good love, good love, good love)
Soon As I Get Home
Babyface's 'Soon As I Get Home' stands as a defining track from his 1986 debut album, 'Tender Lover.' As a central pillar of the contemporary R&B and new jack swing movement, the song showcases Babyface's signature ability to blend smooth vocal harmonies with lush, orchestral arrangements. The recording captures the emotional vulnerability and polished production that would come to characterize his work throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. Released during a period when Babyface was rapidly establishing himself as a primary songwriter and producer for major pop acts, the track exemplifies the genre's focus on romantic themes and sophisticated sonic textures. Its enduring appeal lies in its seamless fusion of soulful melody and modern production techniques, cementing Babyface's legacy as a master of the genre.

