(Verse 1) In 1984, I was 12 years old boy Every morning I woke up but I didn't have time for breakfast So my mom gave few dollars to Ann Randall Chevy station wagon car ride to school I had Dunkin' Donuts for breakfast every morning She dropped me off at front school I walked to back of school yard I had morning recess with young girls I had lots of crush on them
(Chorus) Always not home Always not home Always not home
(Verse 2) I had been out of my home everyday Burkland School in Middleboro, Massachusetts I was busy in my class with Ms. O'Niel My former teacher, the best teacher I had
(Pre-chorus) I was never home at all I was never home until evening
(Chorus) Always not home Always not home Always not home
(Verse 3) It was time for lunch My class and I went to the cafeteria and had lunch together Mr. Deleo was always watching us "Turn that radio off!" he said to boy as he played his music out loud I went outside during recess I hung out with young girls at my age One girl I had crush was Becky I dreamed of Then she was being mean to me and broke up
(Chorus) Always not home Always not home Always not home Always not home Always not home
