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