I've Been Meaning to Call

I've been meaning to call you

But I've been busy, it's been crazy

Between work and classes, I barely have time to sleep

I meant to tell you thanks for the fifty

That you mailed me for my birthday

It'll come in handy in Panama City next week

Yeah, well, have a good time and be careful

Don't worry about me

Well, I know I don't call you near enough

It's alright, don't be tearin' up

Just know I'm out here doin' fine

And you're always on my mind

I've been meaning to call you

You won't believe me, I finally found her

I bet you started wonderin' if I'd end up alone

You're gonna love her, she's the daughter

Of a preacher, a third grade teacher

She's the closest thing to perfect I swear I've ever known

Are you free on Friday? I'd love to bring her back home

Well, I know I don't call you near enough

It's alright, don't be tearin' up

Just know I'm out here doin' fine

And you're always on my mind

I've been meaning to call you

She lost her first tooth, she said to tell you

That the tooth fairy left a whole dollar right by her bed

Lastly, she drew a picture of Grandpa fishin' in Heaven

No, I still don't think she understands

Can't imagine how quiet that house is with him gone

But Mama, I promise I'll call more often from now on

I've been meaning to call you

I've been meaning to call you

Oh, I've been meaning to call you, yeah