[Verse 1]
James
If you heed the call
And you go outside, and wander off
Then home is there
Wherever you will make it
You can always say, "Who's laughing now?"
[Verse 2]
James
If you need a friend
Come right over
Don't even knock
And I'll be home
The door is always open
And we both can say, "Who's laughing now?"
[Chorus]
Oh James
My little doll
You just go outside and you call
Oh James
Oh you're never too far off
[Instrumental Bridge]
[Chorus]
Oh James
My little doll
You just go outside and you call
Oh James
No, you're never too far off
[Verse 3]
If your fire's out
There's no need to shout
I'm always home
And walk on in
I'll make you tea and breakfast
And we both can say, "Who's laughing now?"
[Outro]
Oh James
Oh James
Oh James
No, you're never too far off (James)
No, you're never too far off
James
If you heed the call
And you go outside, and wander off
Then home is there
Wherever you will make it
You can always say, "Who's laughing now?"
James
If you need a friend
Come right over
Don't even knock
And I'll be home
The door is always open
And we both can say, "Who's laughing now?"
Oh James
My little doll
You just go outside and you call
Oh James
Oh you're never too far off
Oh James
My little doll
You just go outside and you call
Oh James
No, you're never too far off
If your fire's out
There's no need to shout
I'm always home
And walk on in
I'll make you tea and breakfast
And we both can say, "Who's laughing now?"
Oh James
Oh James
Oh James
No, you're never too far off (James)
No, you're never too far off
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This one is quite straightforward: it's a love song for a friend, specifically James Richardson, a long-time touring member of MGMT (as a vocalist, keyboardist, and guitarist). Ben and Andrew must really appreciate his friendship to craft a song in his name :-)