The Long and Winding Road
Beatles Lyrics
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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
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
In the song "The Long and Winding Road," Paul McCartney sings about the journey one takes to find their true love, and how it's a path that never really disappears. The lyrics describe a restless soul who has meandered over hills and valleys in search of his love. He has seen this road before and knows that it will always bring him to his beloved's door. The imagery of a long and winding road is perfect for describing the ebb and flow of life, with its many twists and turns. Despite the obstacles that he may face along the way, he remains steadfast in his pursuit of love.
The second half of the song focuses on the feeling of being left behind, longing for someone who has gone away. The singer laments the loss of this person, expressing his own feelings of loneliness and sadness. He wonders why this person has left him standing there, and pleads with them to lead him to their door. The use of weather elements like rain and wind, which are often associated with emotions, add to the overall melancholic tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
The long and winding road
Life is a long and winding journey full of twists and turns.
That leads to your door
That ultimately leads you to the person or place you are meant to be with.
Will never disappear
No matter how far you wander, your path will always come full circle.
I've seen that road before
Life repeats itself and we often find ourselves on the same journey again.
It always leads me here
No matter how far I venture, I always find myself back where I started.
Lead me to your door
Guide me to the place where I am meant to be.
The wild and windy night
A tumultuous period in life filled with uncertainty and fear.
That the rain washed away
A cleansing of the soul, washing away old pain and hurt.
Has left a pool of tears
A place filled with sadness and sorrow.
Crying for the day
Wishing for a brighter future filled with happiness and hope.
Why leave me standing here
Questioning why we are left alone to face our struggles.
Let me know the way
Asking for guidance and direction in life's journey.
Many times I've been alone
Feeling isolated and disconnected from others.
And many times I've cried
Having experienced overwhelming sadness and grief.
Any way you'll never know
Despite our struggles, others can never truly know the depth of our pain.
The many ways I've tried
The countless attempts we make to find happiness and fulfillment in life.
But still they lead me back
Despite our best efforts, we often find ourselves back where we started.
To the long winding road
On this journey of life, we will always encounter twists and turns.
You left me waiting here
Feeling abandoned and left behind by those we love.
A long long time ago
The pain and hurt that we carry with us from our past.
Don't leave me standing here
Pleading for love and support in our time of need.
Lead me to your door
Guiding us towards a place of love and acceptance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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