Long way home
ATB feat. Roberta Harrison Lyrics
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Down your street alone
And the walls criticize where I have gone
I'm throwing that stone
Through your open door
And the halls seem to tell me I am wrong
[Chorus]
Where everything's overgrown
Just like the boy
Trying to give it away
I regret tomorrow
I'm taking the long way home
Whatever may come and go
Just like the boy
Trying to give it away
I regret tomorrow
I regret tomorrow more than yesterday
Remember that wall
Where we used to hide
And the world seemed so dark and cold outside
Remember that field
Where we used to kiss
And the rain washed away our secret list
[Chorus]
Nobody's home
And I feel lost inside
There's a clock counting down what's left of time
When you're all alone
It's easy to hesitate
Like a girl listening to her heart break
The lyrics to ATB feat. The Wild Strawberries' song "Long Way Home" describe the singer taking a journey down memory lane. As they walk down a familiar street, they reflect on their regrets and the mistakes they've made. The walls of the buildings seem to judge and criticize them as they throw a stone through an open door, feeling like they don't quite belong. The chorus is a powerful declaration of the singer's desire to find their way back home, even if it means taking the long way through unfamiliar territory. They're consumed by regret, but they're still trying to give something away, to make amends for their past mistakes.
The second verse of the song continues the theme of revisiting old memories. The singer thinks back to a wall they used to hide behind, and a field where they shared a secret moment. But as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the journey is not necessarily a physical one. The singer is lost inside themselves, struggling with their own thoughts and feelings. They're approaching some sort of deadline, and they know they need to make a decision soon. But when you're alone and struggling, it's hard to know which path to take.
Overall, "Long Way Home" is a moving exploration of regret, memory, and the struggle to find your way. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and emotion, with a soaring chorus that captures the singer's desire to find a way back to where they belong.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm kicking that stone
I'm mindlessly walking down your street, aimlessly kicking a stone without any particular goal in mind.
Down your street alone
I'm walking alone on your street, pondering on the events that led me here and what to do next.
And the walls criticize where I have gone
The buildings bordering the street seem to be judging my every move and criticizing the path I have chosen to take.
I'm throwing that stone
In an act of frustration, I'm hurling the stone I was kicking towards your open door.
Through your open door
I'm throwing the stone through your unlocked entrance, seeking to express my disappointment.
And the halls seem to tell me I am wrong
As I enter your home, the long empty hallways seem to echo my doubts and convince me that I am in the wrong.
[Chorus]
I am taking a longer, more uncertain path home, as I reflect on my mistakes and regrets.
Where everything's overgrown
The surroundings on this route are overtaken by nature and abandoned, reflecting the desolation of my current state of mind.
Just like the boy trying to give it away
I am like a lost and hopeless boy, attempting to rid myself of my internal struggles by leaving my current path behind.
I regret tomorrow
I fear the future and what it holds in store for me, as I struggle to rationalize the bad decisions I made in the past.
Whatever may come and go
I'm not sure what the future holds and accept the inevitability of change as I continue on this uncertain journey.
Remember that wall
I am reflecting on a past memory where we once found a safe haven by hiding behind a wall.
Where we used to hide
This wall was a place of refuge for us, away from the outside world and its harsh reality.
And the world seemed so dark and cold outside
Beyond that wall, the world was a scary and unpredictable place, marked by darkness and coldness that made us fear for the future.
Remember that field
Another cherished memory that I'm recalling, this time of a field where we shared a private moment.
Where we used to kiss
This field was where we shared a tender kiss and a moment of intimacy and joy.
And the rain washed away our secret list
As the rain washed down on us, we felt the weight of our secrets and worries lifted, releasing us from our fears and freeing our spirits.
[Chorus]
I am continuing on this uncertain journey, filled with regret and doubt, as I struggle to find my way home.
Nobody's home
As I enter my own home, I realize that I am truly alone in this world.
And I feel lost inside
The realization of my solitude and the struggles that await me make me feel lost and disconnected from reality.
There's a clock counting down what's left of time
The passage of time feels like a ticking time bomb, reminding me of my mortality and how little time I have left in this world.
When you're all alone
Being alone is a horrible feeling, as it makes you feel abandoned and forgotten by the world around you.
It's easy to hesitate
In this state of mind, it's easy to succumb to hesitation and indecision, instead of taking action and trying to change your situation for the better.
Like a girl listening to her heart break
This hesitation is like the feeling of a girl who's had her heart cruelly broken, causing her to lose faith in love and trust.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDRE TANNEBERGER, KEN JOHN HARRISON
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