The Long And Winding Road
Journey of Love's Endurance: Aretha Franklin's Long Road
Lyrics
Woah
Expressing a strong emotional reaction, possibly reflecting a sense of awe or intensity.
Woah
Reiteration of the emotional intensity, reinforcing the significance of the subject matter.
Woah
Continuing the emotional emphasis, setting a tone for the following lyrics.
The long and winding road, oh that leads to your door
Referring to a challenging and intricate journey that leads to a specific destination.
Will never disappear
Asserting the enduring nature of the mentioned road, implying its permanence.
I've seen that road before (ah)
Recalling a familiarity with the mentioned road, suggesting a history of experiences.
It always leads me here
Indicating that the road consistently brings the speaker to a particular destination.
Leads me to your door
Reiterating that the road leads to a specific door, emphasizing its purpose.
The wild and windy night, that the rain (rain) oh, washed away
Describing a tumultuous and stormy night where rain has washed away something significant.
Has left a pool of tears (my darling, my darling) crying for the day (ah)
Noting the emotional aftermath, with tears and a plea for understanding and comfort.
Why leave me standing here, let me know the way
Expressing a desire for guidance, asking not to be left alone and seeking direction.
Many times I've been alone (been alone)
Reflecting on past experiences of solitude, suggesting a recurring theme.
And many times I've cried (I've cried)
Acknowledging moments of emotional vulnerability and sadness.
Anyhow you'll never know (never know)
Highlighting the unknown and unacknowledged efforts or feelings of the speaker.
All the things (all things) that I've tried (I've tried)
Referring to the speaker's attempts or struggles that may have gone unnoticed.
Still it leads me back (still it leads me back)
Stating that despite everything, the road consistently brings the speaker back to a certain point.
To that long (long) and winding road
Reiterating the reference to the long and winding road as a central element in the speaker's life.
You left me standing here (my darling, my darling)
Recalling a moment of abandonment in the past, expressing emotional pain.
A long, long time ago, oh yeah
Indicating that the abandonment occurred a long time ago, reinforcing the enduring impact.
Don't leave me standing here, lead me to you door
Pleading not to be left alone again, seeking guidance and connection.
Many times I've been alone (been alone)
Reiterating experiences of solitude and emotional distress.
And many times I've cried (I've cried)
Acknowledging the repeated pattern of loneliness and tears.
But anyhow you'll never know (never know)
Repeating the idea that the depth of the speaker's experiences may go unnoticed or unacknowledged.
All the things (all things) that I've tried (I've tried)
Restating the theme of unseen efforts or struggles despite the emotional challenges.
Oh, many times (many times) I've been alone (been alone)
Emphasizing the frequency of being alone and experiencing emotional pain.
And many times I've cried (I've cried)
Reiterating the pattern of loneliness and tears.
But anyhow (anyhow) you'll never know (never know)
Stating that despite the efforts, the true depth of the speaker's experiences may remain unknown.
All the things (all things) that I've tried (I've tried)
Repeating the theme of unseen struggles and efforts.
Many times, many times
Repetition for emphasis, underscoring the significance of the unacknowledged experiences.
Anyhow, you'll never know all the things that I've tried
Emphasizing the mystery surrounding the speaker's efforts and experiences.
Oh, long time (yeah yeah)
Reflecting on the passage of time, suggesting that the journey has been prolonged.
Oh (yeah yeah) sometimes crying
Acknowledging moments of crying, possibly indicating emotional release or expression.
Oh yes I have (yeah yeah yeah) sometimes crying
Reiterating the presence of tears and emotional vulnerability.
Oh yes I have (oh yeah)
Affirming the previous acknowledgment of crying and emotional experiences.
This been a long and winding winding road
Summarizing the journey as long and winding, suggesting a complex and challenging path.
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