Long way home
Austin Plaine Lyrics
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The wind is howling and my face is cold
Life is just a gamble
My money's on the table
Tonight I'll take the long way home
I've searched the corners of the world
I left my heart in the arms of a girl
But like everything I lost her
I've searched the corners of the world
Tonight I'll take the long way home
The wind is howling and my face is cold
Life is just a gamble
My money's on the table
Tonight I'll take the long way home
To think this could be the end
I'm looking back on who I've been
I used to be full of life
Now I'm walking down a long white line
To think this could be the end
Tonight I'll take the long way home
The wind is howling and my face is cold
Life is just a gamble
My money's on the table
Oh tonight I'll take the long way
I'll take the long way tonight
I'll take the long way home
The lyrics of Austin Plaine's "Long Way Home" describe a man who is contemplating his life's journey and taking a longer route home to reflect on his past experiences. The opening lines suggest that the man prefers the longer route because he enjoys the feeling of the wind on his face on a cold night. The following lines reveal that he sees life as a gamble, with his money on the table, suggesting he has placed his bets and is now waiting for the outcome.
The second verse suggests that the man has traveled the world and left his heart with a girl. However, he lost her like everything else, which suggests a sense of loss and disappointment. The refrain of taking the long way home is repeated, reinforcing the idea that he is consciously choosing to prolong his journey home to mull over his thoughts.
In the final verse, the man reflects on what appears to be a turning point in his life, as he contemplates the possibility that this may be the end for him. He describes himself as having lost the fullness of life he once had and now finds himself walking down a long white line, which is a metaphor for the uncertainty that lies ahead. Despite this, he chooses to take the longer route home once again, signifying a willingness to confront his reality and take the time to reflect on it.
Overall, "Long Way Home" is a poignant song that captures the emotions of a man who is coming to terms with his past and uncertain future, yet chooses to face them head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight I'll take the long way home
I'm not in a rush to get where I'm going; I'm going to enjoy the journey.
The wind is howling and my face is cold
The world around me is harsh and unforgiving, but I am resilient.
Life is just a gamble
Life isn't fair and there are no guarantees; you have to take risks to get what you want.
My money's on the table
I'm putting everything I have on the line - my time, my effort, my heart.
I've searched the corners of the world
I've looked far and wide for what I want, but sometimes it's been right in front of me all along.
I left my heart in the arms of a girl
I fell in love, but it didn't work out - I lost a part of myself in the process.
She once was a treasure
She used to mean everything to me and I valued her above all else.
But like everything I lost her
Just like many other things I've lost in life, I lost her too.
To think this could be the end
I'm at a crossroads and don't know what the future holds - it's a scary thought.
I'm looking back on who I've been
I'm reflecting on my past and how I've changed over time.
I used to be full of life
I was once carefree and full of energy, but life has taken its toll on me.
Now I'm walking down a long white line
I'm on a path towards the unknown, and it's a journey that I'll have to make alone.
Oh tonight I'll take the long way
I'm going to embrace the uncertainty and take the scenic route.
I'll take the long way tonight
I'll enjoy the journey and not worry about getting to my destination too quickly.
I'll take the long way home
I'll take my time getting back to where I started, and appreciate all the ups and downs along the way.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: AUSTIN PLAINE
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