That's how it hit her tonight She's never seen him looking Straight at anybody Never heard him clear his voice To say: Hey, hey I'm sorry Never known anyone who'd leave so fast Never seen anyone who'd stay away so long Never known anyone who'd leave For no reason Never met anyone else Who thinks he can. December will be here, soon Soon it will be here December will be here, soon You know it'll be here. And that's why it hit her tonight She's never really raised her eyes at anybody Never even cleared her voice To say: Hey, hey I'm sorry. Never seen why she always Has to turn defensive Never known why she's bound To take the hardest way Never seen why she always Has to get the last word Now she knows who Makes her think she has to. You know he will be home, soon You know he will be here Mama, he'll be home, soon Tell me he'll be here. Tell me he'll be here.