Discover the story of the song > Gotta Go Home – Boney M.

The lyrics are about the protagonist and his partner going on a vacation to an island with sunshine and sandy beaches. They are excited and ready to go. However, eventually, they have to leave and go back home, which they express through the repeated chorus of "Gotta go home". Overall, the song is about enjoying a vacation but ultimately having to face reality and go back to their normal lives.