Let's Take the Long Way Home
Romantic Routes: Embracing Love's Journey with Johnny Horton
Lyrics
Let's take the long way home tonight
Expressing a desire to extend the journey back home.
Maybe I can hold you tight
Suggesting an intimate connection by wanting to hold the partner tightly.
That old moon may be shinin' bright
Noticing the brightness of the moon, setting a romantic atmosphere.
Let's take the long way home tonight
Reiterating the idea of taking a longer route home for a special evening.
'Cause it ain't no fun to go straight home and then
Highlighting that going straight home isn't enjoyable.
Just kiss goodnight and you have to go in
Describing the mundane routine of a quick goodnight kiss when going straight home.
Let's take the long way home from the dance
Suggesting taking a longer route after a dance, possibly to prolong the romantic atmosphere.
Maybe we will find romance
Expressing the hope of finding romance on the extended journey.
We'll cuddle up if we get the chance
Anticipating the chance to cuddle up if the opportunity arises.
Let's take the long way home tonight
Repeating the desire to take a longer route home for a special night.
Let's take the long way home and have fun
Suggesting making the extended journey enjoyable and fun.
You can help me spend all my mon'
Inviting the partner to help spend money, indicating a shared experience.
Tell your mom you won't be home till one
Suggesting informing parents about a late return, emphasizing the freedom of the extended journey.
Let's take the long way home tonight
Reiterating the idea of taking a longer route for a special night.
'Cause it ain't no fun to go straight home and then
Reemphasizing that going straight home lacks excitement.
Just kiss goodnight and you have to go in
Repeating the description of a quick goodnight kiss when going straight home.
Let's take the long way home through the park
Proposing to take a longer route through the park for a more intimate setting.
We'll be alone in the dark
Imagining being alone in the dark, fostering a sense of intimacy.
It may be there that I'll win your heart
Suggesting the possibility of winning the partner's heart during this extended journey.
Let's take the long way home tonight
Reiterating the desire to take a longer route home for a special night.
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