The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home: Embracing Life's Unscripted Journey
Lyrics
You could be this man; he's got it all worked out
You have the potential to emulate a successful man who has everything figured out.
To the nth degree, no fears, no doubts
He has achieved perfection, with no fears or doubts, taking everything to the highest level.
He'll retire at thirty to his big-ass house
He plans to retire early and live in a luxurious house, situated next to a putting green.
Next to the putting green
Emphasizes the affluent and comfortable lifestyle of the successful man.
Now he's got a picture in his head of the perfect wife
The man envisions an ideal wife, perfect children, and an overall flawless life.
Their perfect children, their perfect life
Describes the perfection in his family life, emphasizing nothing wrong with aspiring for such ideals.
Nothing wrong with that
Acknowledges the validity of the man's aspirations.
Coming home each night to his cul-de-sac of dreams
Returning home to a dream-like cul-de-sac every night.
Funny now how it all went by so fast
Reflecting on how time has swiftly passed.
One day he's looking over his shoulder at the past
Regret sets in as he looks back at the past.
When everybody had to go, had to be, had to get somewhere
Recalling a time when everyone was driven by the need to go somewhere.
How did he forget about what got him there?
Questioning how he forgot the essential things that led to his success.
Now you could be this woman; she's the CEO
You have the potential to be a successful woman, a CEO with power suits and IPOs.
She's got her power suits and her IPOs
Highlighting her achievements, breaking barriers and ceilings in her career.
She punched a hole in the ceiling years ago
She made significant accomplishments in the past and hasn't slowed down since.
And she hasn't pulled back since
Emphasizes her continuous forward momentum.
Now there's a gardener for the flowers
Support staff for various tasks, portraying a life of privilege and success.
A cook for the meals, a maid for the laundry
Roles assigned to different individuals for specific household tasks.
An accountant for the bills, a walker for the dog
Further detailing the support system around her.
And a trainer when she feels the need to lose an inch
Addressing the efforts to maintain physical appearance.
Funny now how it all went by so fast
Similar to the man's reflection, the woman now looks back at her own past.
One day she's looking over her shoulder at the past
Regret and contemplation as she reviews her life.
When everybody had to go, had to be, had to get somewhere
Recalling a time when everyone was driven by the need to go somewhere.
Somehow she forgot about what got her there
She, too, forgot about the fundamental elements that led to her success.
Accidents and inspiration lead you to your destination
Emphasizes that both accidents and inspiration play roles in reaching one's destination.
Or you could be the one who takes the long way home
Suggests the alternative of taking a slower, more mindful approach to life.
Roll down your window, turn off your phone
Encourages disconnecting from distractions and appreciating life.
See your life as a gift from the great unknown
Advises seeing life as a gift and being open to receiving it.
And your task is to receive it
The primary task is to acknowledge and accept the gift of life.
Tell your kid a story, hold your lover tight
Suggests engaging in simple pleasures and nurturing relationships.
Make a joyful noise, swim naked at night
Encourages finding joy in various experiences, including vulnerability.
Read a poem a day, call in well sometimes and
Promotes intellectual and emotional enrichment through literature and well-being.
Laugh when they believe it
Suggests finding amusement in the disbelief of others.
Funny now how it all goes by so fast
Reflecting on the swift passage of time in the narrator's own life.
One day I'm looking over my shoulder at the past
Similar to earlier reflections, the narrator looks back at personal experiences.
Now everybody's got to go, got to be, got to get somewhere
Reiterating that everyone has their journey, urging not to forget about it.
Baby, don't forget about
Emphasizes the importance of remembering one's roots and what contributed to success.
You really shouldn't forget about
A plea to not forget the essential aspects that led to personal achievements.
Baby, don't forget what got you there
A repetition of the plea, emphasizing the significance of not forgetting.
I think it's what got you there
The narrator believes that remembering one's journey is what contributed to their success.
Yeah, it's really what got you there
Reiterating the belief that acknowledging the journey is crucial for success.
You know what got you there
Emphasizes the importance of recognizing the factors that led to success.
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