Been on the Road So Long
Journey of Resilience: Reflections on Life's Trials and Hope
Lyrics
I've been on the road, so long
I've been on the road, experiencing a lengthy journey.
Been tired and broke, so long
Experiencing fatigue and financial hardship during the journey.
I've been to the south where the winds they were warm
Visited the southern regions where the winds were warm.
Traveling the road of no return, so long
Traveling a path with no possibility of return for a significant duration.
I've seen what was war, so long
Witnessed the effects of war for an extended period.
The ruins and the scars, so long
Observed ruins and scars from the war over an extended time.
The mansions of mud, the wounds and the blood
Noticed lavish structures made of mud, symbolizing decay and suffering.
Seen the dying of all that was good, so long.
Seen the deterioration of all that was once good for a prolonged period.
Seen the world in the shadow, so long
Perceived the world in a state of darkness or uncertainty for an extended time.
Is its mushrooming cloud, so long
Refers to the looming threat or consequences represented by a mushrooming cloud.
And the lies and the greed of the leaders of men
Noticed lies and greed exhibited by leaders, especially those advocating for war.
Those cheats who would take us to war again, so long.
Criticizing deceitful individuals who push for war repeatedly.
Yet hope is in me, so long
Despite challenges, there is still hope within the speaker over time.
For it's love that I see, so long
Identifies love as a source of hope and optimism throughout the journey.
The courage and strength of the young men's smile
Acknowledges the courage and strength reflected in the smiles of young men.
The faith that's in a little child, so long
Highlights the faith present in the innocence of a child, providing enduring hope.
I've traveled this road, so long
Reiterates the prolonged nature of the speaker's travels along the road.
Have been tired and broke, so long
Continues to face exhaustion and financial challenges throughout the extended journey.
I've been to the south where the winds they were warm
Revisits the southern regions with warm winds during the ongoing journey.
Traveling the road of no return, so long
Emphasizes the continued travel on a path with no possibility of return.
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