Long Way Back
Finding Redemption: Overcoming Adversity in 'Long Way Back'
Lyrics
Hey little one
Addressing someone affectionately, possibly younger or in distress.
Don't you worry no, no more
Reassuring the person not to worry anymore.
I know, I know, I know
Repetition emphasizing understanding or empathy.
We have all been there before
Shared experience of facing challenges in life.
I know you want to
Acknowledging desires or needs.
You need to
Emphasizing necessity.
And you gotta let it out
Encouraging expression of emotions.
I know, I know, I know
Reiteration of shared experiences.
We have all been there before
Repeating the idea that everyone faces challenges.
Hey little one
Repeating the affectionate address to the person.
Don't you worry no, no more
Reassurance not to worry, echoing earlier lines.
I know, I know, I know
Repetition for emphasis on understanding.
We have all been there before
Reaffirming the commonality of facing challenges.
Hey little one
Repeated encouragement to the addressed person.
Don't you worry no, no more
Continuation of reassurance.
Hey little one
Encouraging a change or transformation.
It is time to come undone
Suggesting it's time to open up or be vulnerable.
Raise your hand and swear by your dead
Calling for a solemn commitment, possibly metaphorical.
Tell the truth and nothing but the truth
Emphasizing the importance of honesty and integrity.
It's a long way back, get on track
Highlighting the challenging journey ahead.
It's a long way back
Repetition of the difficult path, possibly a metaphor.
Back from black
Suggesting a return from a dark or difficult situation.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Expression of emotion, possibly hardship or struggle.
Living on the edge and said your prayers?
Asking about living on the edge and seeking divine intervention.
Hanging by a thread and no one cares?
Describing a precarious situation with a lack of concern from others.
Oh, you never fall
Suggesting resilience despite challenges.
But everywhere you go you seem to crawl oh, oh, oh, oh
Highlighting the paradox of appearing strong but struggling.
And I know, I know I know
Reiteration of understanding the internal conflict.
Oh, you never fall
Repeating the idea of outward strength and inward struggles.
But everywhere you go you seem to crawl
Emphasizing the apparent contradiction of strength and vulnerability.
Hey little one
Reassurance to the addressed person.
Don't you worry no, no more
Repetition of comfort and encouragement.
Hey little one
Repeating the call for transformation.
It is time to come undone
Emphasizing the need to open up.
Raise your hand and swear by your dead
Reiteration of making a serious commitment.
Tell the truth and nothing but the truth
Stressing the importance of truthfulness.
It's a long way back, get on track
Repeating the challenging journey metaphor.
It's a long way back
Reiteration of the difficult road and the need to stay on course.
Back from black
Reaffirmation of the journey from a dark place.
It's a long way back
Repetition for emphasis on the long and challenging path.
Back from black
Continuation of the theme of returning from a dark situation.
It's a long way back
Reiteration of the arduous journey and the distance traveled.
Back from black
Continuation of the idea of overcoming darkness or challenges.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Repetition of the emotional expression, possibly signifying triumph.
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