Come home, it’s a brand new day
Come home, my Sherri, Sherri runaway
Come on, there’s a devil to pay
Come home, my Sherri, Sherri runaway
Sherri’s on the run
‘Cos no one seems to listen
There’s something deep inside
Heartfelt that she’s missing
They are not in your shoes
They are not you
Poor fools
You know it’s a world of confusion
All usin’ and self-abusin’
So…
Come home, it’s a brand new day
Come home, my Sherri, Sherri runaway
Come on, there’s a devil to pay
Come home, my Sherri, Sherri runaway
“When I’m out having fun
The whole world seems to glisten”
She said
“There’s a fire going on
The choppers ain’t detecting”
She said
“We have such simple views”
So I must see inside of you
Now that my world is changing
C’mon back, I should be celebrating
So…
Come home, it’s a brand new day
Come home, my Sherri, Sherri runaway
Come on, there’s a devil to pay
Come home, my Sherri, Sherri runaway
Duckin’ in and out
Hiding from authority
Sittin’ in a wayside home
I said come back to me
Duckin’ in and out
Hiding from authority
Sittin’ in a wayside home
I said come back to me
Come home, it’s a brand new day
Come home, my Sherri, Sherri runaway
Come on, there’s a devil to pay
Come home, my Sherri, Sherri runaway
There is a day in a life as it happens
Play by play, minute by minute
This is the way of life as it happens
Day by day, hour by hour
Come home, it’s a brand new day
Come home, my Sherri, Sherri runaway
Come on, there’s a devil to pay
Come home, my Sherri, Sherri runaway
Sherri runaway
Sherri runaway
Sherri runaway
Sherri run
Come home
There’s a brand new
Brand new day
Understanding the Story of “Sherri”
“Sherri” by Billy Idol explores the emotional journey of a runaway searching for meaning and acceptance. The lyrics paint a vivid portrait of Sherri, a young woman who feels misunderstood and disconnected from those around her. Idol’s repeated plea for Sherri to come home highlights the longing for reconciliation and the hope for a fresh start. The song touches on themes of rebellion, self-discovery, and the complexities of navigating a confusing world. With lines referencing authority and the challenge of being heard, “Sherri” resonates as an anthem for anyone who has ever felt compelled to break away and find their own path.
Song Credits
- Artist: Billy Idol