Lyrics to the song 'Darling Be Home Soon' by Joe Cocker, released in November 1969. The song is about the singer's longing for his loved one to come home and the relief he feels when they are together. The lyrics express the importance of having someone to talk to and the realization that time spent without them was wasted. The song encourages the listener to look beyond their immediate surroundings and to strive for something greater.