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I took the long way home
Into the great unknown
And every wrong turn was a lesson that i learned
I watched the storm go by
As tears filled up my eyes
And I looked for a sign
But It never did arrive
So I keep moving
There's a part misplaced

Losing color from my face
A ghost
Just space
My name it's weight
Drags my body through the wake
Below
Just space
Just space
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And as my world came down
I didn't make a sound.
But it's twists and it's turns
I still pretend It doesn't hurt
But i keep moving
There's a part misplaced
Losing color from my face
A ghost
Just space
My name It's weight
Drags my body through the wake
Below
Just space
Where will I go, where your world won't haunt me so
Where will I go, where your world won't haunt me so
Where will I go, where your world won't haunt me so
Where will I go
There's a part misplaced
Losing color from my face
A ghost
Just space
My name it's weight drags my body trough the wake
Below
Just space
Just space
I took the long way home

Overall Meaning

The song "Great Unknown" by Kenz Hall is about taking the long road home and the journey is reflective of life's journey. The song begins with Hall talking about taking the long way home, which symbolizes taking the scenic route all the while knowing it's going to take longer than expected. However, this also has a deeper meaning through the line "Into the great unknown" which suggests that life is unpredictable and the journey ahead is unforeseeable. As the song progresses, Hall describes how every mistake she made was a lesson learned and how she watched a storm pass by with tears in her eyes. This further symbolizes the unpredictable nature of life and how it can leave us vulnerable and exposed.

The chorus of the song touches on the idea of moving on despite the difficulties and pain we may face in life. The line "And as my world came down, I didn't make a sound" depicts the stoicism of those moments when life seems unbearable, yet we continue to persevere. The repetition of the line "Just space" speaks to the feeling of being lost or empty, a ghost-like presence in the world. The overall message of this song is one of resilience; reminding us that life can be challenging, and at times unpredictable but that we keep moving forward.

Line by Line Meaning

I took the long way home
I made a deliberate choice to take a meandering route back to my home

Into the great unknown
I ventured into a realm of unfamiliarity and uncertainty

And every wrong turn was a lesson that I learned
every time I made a mistake, I understood something new about the world or myself

I watched the storm go by
I observed a tempest pass through my surroundings

As tears filled up my eyes
I cried copiously due to my emotional pain or discomfort

And I looked for a sign, but it never did arrive
I searched for an indication of hope or guidance, but I didn't find it

So I keep moving
I don't remain in one spot or give up; I continue to journey ahead

There's a part misplaced
I feel like a piece of myself is lost or missing

Losing color from my face
I feel drained and exhausted, and it shows in my complexion

A ghost, just space
I feel like a hollow shell or a mere outline of who I used to be

My name, it's weight, drags my body through the wake, below
the heavy burden of my identity exhausts me and drags me down into despair

And as my world came down, I didn't make a sound.
Despite everything falling apart around me, I didn't vocalize my struggles

But it's twists and it's turns, I still pretend it doesn't hurt
I try to convince myself that the challenges and obstacles I face don't affect me

Where will I go, where your world won't haunt me so?
I'm seeking a place where the negative influences from my past won't follow me

Just space
I feel empty and disconnected

Contributed by Levi R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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