Lyrics
You said everything's gonna be alright,
You reassured that everything will be okay.
Gonna work out this time,
Expressing hope that things will work out this time.
And I'm sure daddy's in bed thinkin' 'bout
Speculating that the speaker's father is contemplating the speaker's life and how to improve it.
My life and how to make it right now
Reflecting on life and the need to make it right now.
It's a long way home
Emphasizing the challenging journey ahead, suggesting a metaphorical "long way home."
It's a long way home
-And it's too late for one thing
Indicating it's too late for a particular action or decision.
The best thing for me now's to walk by
Suggesting that the best course of action for the speaker is to walk away from a situation or relationship.
And you can give in the same thing to me now
-So walk by
-Take back the promises you made
Encouraging the other person to retract promises made.
And break free from all the things that you have left behind
Advising to break free from past burdens or unresolved issues.
'cause it's a long way home
Reiterating the challenging nature of the journey, the metaphorical "long way home."
It's a long way home
-And it's too late for one thing
Stating that it's too late for a specific action or decision.
The best thing for me now's to walk by
Recommending walking away as the best option for the speaker.
And you can give in the same thing to me now
-So walk by
-Everything has a reason for it
Highlighting the idea that everything and everyone has a purpose or story.
Everyone has a story to tell
-Everything has a reason for it
-Everyone has a story don't they?
-It's a long way home
Repeating the notion of a challenging journey, emphasizing the "long way home."
It's a long way home
-It's a long way home
-It's a long way home
-And its too late for one thing
Asserting that it's too late for a particular action or decision.
The best thing for me now's to walk by (its a long way home)
Reiterating the advice to walk away as the best option for the speaker, with a reminder of the challenging journey.
And you can give in the same thing to me now
-So walk by (it's a long way home)
-It's a long way home
Repeating the idea of a daunting journey, reinforcing the concept of the "long way home."
It's a long way home
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