The Long and Winding Road
Anna Hölbling; Guido Hölbling; Peter Breiner; Vladislav Brunner Lyrics


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The long and winding road
That leads to your door
Will never disappear
I've seen that road before
It always leads me here
Lead me to you door

The wild and windy night
That the rain washed away
Has left a pool of tears
Crying for the day
Why leave me standing here
Let me know the way

Many times I've been alone
And many times I've cried
Any way you'll never know
The many ways I've tried

But still they lead me back
To the long winding road
You left me waiting here
A long long time ago
Don't leave me standing here
Lead me to your door

But still they lead me back
To the long winding road
You left me waiting here
A long long time ago




Don't leave me standing here
Lead me to your door

Overall Meaning

The Long and Winding Road is a song about a person's journey towards their loved one's door. The lyrics talk about a road that always takes them to the same destination, even though it seems to disappear at times. The singer talks about a wild and windy night that washed away everything, leaving only tears behind. They express their desperation to find their way to their lover's door, pleading with them not to leave them standing alone.


The song is deeply emotional and reflects the pain and longing of the singer. The fact that the road always leads them back to the same place could suggest that their love for their partner is so strong that it's almost destiny. The line "you left me waiting here, a long long time ago" suggests that the singer has been waiting for a long time, perhaps even years, to be reunited with their loved one. The lyrics also capture the feeling of helplessness and the fear of being alone.


Line by Line Meaning

The long and winding road
Life can be a long and winding journey with unexpected twists and turns.


That leads to your door
Sometimes our journey can lead us to someone we love and care about deeply.


Will never disappear
No matter how far we travel, the journey and the memories will always be with us.


I've seen that road before
Life can sometimes feel like we've been down this road before, experiencing similar situations and feelings.


It always leads me here
No matter how many times I've been down this road, it always brings me back to you.


Lead me to your door
Through all the ups and downs, I always come back to you because you are my home.


The wild and windy night
Life can be unpredictable and sometimes the storms can feel overwhelming and intense.


That the rain washed away
But even though the rain may wash away the surface, the emotions and pain can still linger underneath.


Has left a pool of tears
The storms of life can leave us with deep emotions and tears, reflecting the pain and hurt we've experienced.


Crying for the day
Sometimes all we can do is cry and hope for a better day, for things to get easier and happier.


Why leave me standing here
When life is tough, we can feel lost and alone, wondering why we've been left behind or forgotten.


Let me know the way
In our darkest moments, we need guidance and support to find our way back to the light.


Many times I've been alone
Life can be isolating, with moments of loneliness and solitude that can bring intense emotions.


And many times I've cried
In those moments of loneliness and sadness, tears can flow as we process our emotions and experiences.


Any way you'll never know
Sometimes, even those closest to us may never know the depths of our pain and struggles.


The many ways I've tried
We all have our own ways of coping and trying to get through the tough times, even if they may not always work.


You left me waiting here
Sometimes life takes us on different paths, and we may be left waiting for someone who may never return.


A long long time ago
Memories and emotions can linger, even if the actual event happened a long time ago.


Don't leave me standing here
In the midst of all the unknowns and hardship, we need to know that we are not alone and that someone cares.


Lead me to your door
Through all the twists and turns, we hope and long to be led back to a place of safety, comfort, and love.




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