It's Such a Long Way Home
Journey of Longing: A Heart's Quest Homeward
Lyrics
Sitting by the window of this broken-down hotel,
Sitting in a run-down hotel, reflecting on current circumstances.
Trying to write a letter just to show you that I'm well,
Attempting to write a letter to convey well-being.
But I've been watching all the people as they cross the marketplace,
Observing people in the marketplace, searching for a familiar face.
And though there really is no reason, I've been looking for your face,
Seeking the face without a clear reason.
It's such a long way home,
Expressing the emotional difficulty of the journey.
It's such a long way home,
Reiterating the challenging nature of the journey.
It's such a long way;
Emphasizing the arduousness of the journey.
Standing by the aeroplane she held me in her arms,
Recalling a moment of being held before a flight.
And then she whispered "Oh dear Lord don't let him come to any harm"
A plea for safety as the flight takes off.
And as we turned to fly away I saw her standing on her own,
Noting someone standing alone, perhaps with a desire for return.
It seemed her hand was waving not goodbye but "Please come home",
Interpreting a waving hand as a plea to come home rather than a farewell.
It's such a long way home,
Reiterating the emotional distance to home.
It's such a long way home,
Continuing to emphasize the long journey home.
It's such a long way;
Repeating the sentiment of the challenging journey.
Oh so many people have to travel away,
Highlighting the commonality of people traveling away from loved ones.
From the ones that they love and they need,
Expressing empathy for those separated from loved ones.
But I want to tell you that all your life,
Assuring lifelong support and dependability.
You can depend on me;
Reassuring commitment and reliability.
Far away a saxophone lingers on a tune,
Introducing a distant saxophone playing a romantic tune.
And it's the kind of song that someone wrote for lovers and a moon,
Describing the song's romantic nature and connection to lovers.
And as the band begins to play it, with a shock I realize,
Realizing the shared history of a song, evoking strong emotions.
That it's a song we sang together and it nearly makes me cry,
Expressing the emotional impact of the shared song, almost bringing tears.
It's such a long way home,
Reiterating the daunting nature of the journey.
It's such a long way home,
Emphasizing the continued difficulty of the journey.
It's such a long way home
Persisting in highlighting the long and challenging journey home.
It's such a long way, yes, such a long way home.
Summing up the enduring and challenging nature of the journey home.
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