Oh Lord, I feel the weight of the miles
Calling home to my dearest ones
I sit here in the quiet of the night
Thinking of the warmth of your embrace
I miss you, Mother, in the morning light
I see your smile upon every face
Though the road is long and the distance deep
My heart is anchored where my roots are sown
These promises are the ones I keep
Until I’m standing there again at home
I’m coming back, I’m coming home to you
To my Mother and the ones I love so dear
My brothers and sisters, keep the fire true
Obai Coco is coming, have no fear
I’m coming back, I’m coming home to you
To my Mother and the ones I love so dear
My brothers and sisters, keep the fire true
Obai Coco is coming, have no fear
Don't you worry when the clouds roll by
Don't you fret when the shadows seem to grow
I’m under the gaze of the Most High
Watching over us everywhere I go
I carry the prayers that you prayed for me
They are the compass that guides my feet
Soon enough, it is all that you will see
When our spirits and our bodies finally meet
I’m coming back, I’m coming home to you
To my Mother and the ones I love so dear
My brothers and sisters, keep the fire true
Obai Coco is coming, have no fear
I’m coming back, I’m coming home to you
To my Mother and the ones I love so dear
My brothers and sisters, keep the fire true
Obai Coco is coming, have no fear
Though the miles stretch out like an endless sea
My heart is racing back to where I belong
There is a grace that is keeping me
And that is why I am writing this song
I miss the laughter around the table spread
I miss the counsel that you always give
I keep your words inside of my head
They are the reason that I strive to live
Wait for me just a little while more
My heart is steady, my soul is plain
I’m knocking softly at the open door
I’m coming home to be with you again
I’m coming back, I’m coming home to you
To my Mother and the ones I love so dear
My brothers and sisters, keep the fire true
Obai Coco is coming, have no fear
I’m coming back, I’m coming home to you
To my Mother and the ones I love so dear
My brothers and sisters, keep the fire true
Obai Coco is coming, have no fear
I miss you, Mother
I’ll be back, I promise soon
My brothers, my sisters
Obai Coco is coming home
Oh, I’m coming home.