No Long Journey Home
Unraveling Life's Illusions
Lyrics
This ain't no long journey home.
This is not a prolonged return to one's home.
This ain't no trip across the tracks.
This is not a journey across difficult circumstances or challenges.
This ain't no dead end street
This is not a path leading to a dead end.
There ain't no turning back.
There is no possibility of reversing course or changing the outcome.
This ain't no long journey home.
Reiteration: Emphasizing that the journey is not a long one homeward.
Another tale about an aging man,
Introducing a narrative about an elderly man.
A tried but twisted plot,
The story has a familiar but convoluted plot.
Another hero finding out that he's not.
A protagonist discovering he is not the hero he thought he was.
Act one we watch the onion peel.
In the first act, we witness the unfolding of events like peeling layers of an onion.
Act two the tragic flaw revealed.
The character's fundamental flaw is revealed in the second act.
In three we close our eyes as his fate's sealed.
In the third act, the narrative reaches a point of no return for the character.
This ain't no long journey home.
Reiteration: Stressing that it's not a prolonged journey homeward.
Here's a story about a once young girl
Presenting a story of a woman whose life has taken a negative turn.
Whose life has turned to rot.
Her dreams have decayed, contrary to her expectations.
Thought she found her dreams but she had not.
She thought she found fulfillment, but that was not the case.
Act one we see her bold and strong.
In the first act, we observe her as confident and strong.
Act two we watch her fumble along.
In the second act, her journey takes a stumbling and faltering path.
In three we close our eyes as all goes wrong.
In the third act, everything goes awry, and there's no turning back.
This ain't no long journey home.
Reiteration: Emphasizing that it's not an extended journey homeward.
This ain't no trip across the tracks.
Reaffirming that it's not a challenging journey across difficult circumstances.
This ain't no dead end street
Reaffirming that it's not a path leading to a dead end.
There ain't no turning back.
Emphasizing again that there's no turning back from the chosen path.
This ain't no long journey home.
Reiteration: Underlining that it's not an extended journey homeward.
A cautionary tale for all who come this way,
Introducing a cautionary tale for those who encounter this narrative.
A warning writ in water.
A warning delivered subtly but clearly.
Act one you'll see it all so clear.
In the first act of life, everything seems clear and understandable.
Act two you'll watch it disappear.
In the second act, what was once clear starts to fade away.
In three open your eyes and stare down your fears.
In the third act, face your fears with open eyes as there's no escape.
Cause this ain't no long journey home.
Reiteration: Emphasizing that it's not an extended journey homeward.
This ain't no long journey home.
Reiteration: Reinforcing that it's not a prolonged journey homeward.
This ain't no long journey home.
Reiteration: Reaffirming that it's not an extended journey homeward.
This ain't no long journey home.
Reiteration: Emphasizing again that it's not an extended journey homeward.
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