When Can I Go Home?

O.A.R. · Souls Aflame

I wrote a letter to a man

I sealed my envelope with hope and a stamp

give me a minute and ill be on my way

but i got something for ya'll today

give it back to me



I was walking yesterday

I gave you a smile and then you turned away

I said nothing cause thats all that i could say

I said nothing cause thats all that i could say

give it back to me



Let me go

Let me go

Let me go



I was thinking yesterday

About what i would do and maybe what i would say

if i had the minute, if i had it back today

cause i got something for yall today

give it back to me



Let me go

Let me go

When can I go? When can I go ?

Tell me when can I go home



You find yourself by alone

wonderin' what to do so you pick up the phone

she doesnt say a thing

and she isnt even home

but thats okay cause youre on your own

give it all back to me



Let me go

Let me go

Let me go

When can I, tell me when can i...tell me when can I?

When can I go home?

When can I go home?



When can I go?

When can I go....home?

When Can I Go Home? - O.A.R.

Released on the 2001 album Souls Aflame, "When Can I Go Home?" stands as a defining track in the post-grunge and alternative rock landscape. The song showcases the band's signature blend of melodic guitar riffs and emotive vocals, capturing the introspective mood characteristic of early 2000s rock. As a centerpiece of their debut album, the recording highlights the collaborative songwriting efforts that would later define O.A.R.'s discography, including hits like "Love and Memories" and "King." The track resonated with audiences seeking anthemic energy and lyrical depth, cementing the group's reputation as a leading voice in the genre during that era.