The Long Way Home
Blacklisted Lyrics


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My ego has been bruised,
Haven't you heard the news?
Used my last excuse, now I'm falling.
Just can't see through my lies,
See the ghost behind my eyes,
Severed all my ties,
Said my goodbyes.
I faced an army of myself, and I failed.
My good intentions,
Were last seen falling through the cracks.
You're pointing out everything that I lack.
All my misfortunes were last seen leaving your lips, silence is golden. time for me to cash in.

I'm taking the long way home from here,
The long way home.




I'm taking the wrong way home from here,
The wrong way home.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Blacklisted’s “The Long Way Home” touch on themes of personal growth, self-awareness, and the consequences of our actions. The song begins with the singer admitting to their mistakes and feeling defeated by them. They have used all their excuses and now must face the reality of their situation. The line “See the ghost behind my eyes” suggests that the singer is haunted by the choices they have made and perhaps struggling to come to terms with the person they have become. The singer has also cut ties and said goodbye, implying a sense of isolation that comes with taking responsibility for one’s actions.


The second verse touches on the pain of self-reflection. The line “I faced an army of myself, and I failed” suggests that the singer has been forced to confront their flaws and weaknesses, perhaps through introspection or through external forces. Despite good intentions, they have not been able to overcome these flaws and are now facing criticism from others. The line “All my misfortunes were last seen leaving your lips” suggests that the singer’s failures may have been exacerbated or amplified by others’ opinions of them. The singer has now decided to take the long way home, suggesting that they are taking a different path in life and possibly starting over.


Overall, the lyrics to “The Long Way Home” paint a picture of a person who is struggling to come to terms with their faults and is searching for a way to move forward. The language is raw and honest, and the emotion is palpable.


Line by Line Meaning

My ego has been bruised,
My pride has been wounded,


Haven't you heard the news?
Have you not been informed?


Used my last excuse, now I'm falling.
I've exhausted all my justifications and now I'm failing.


Just can't see through my lies,
I'm unable to distinguish reality from my falsehoods,


See the ghost behind my eyes,
I acknowledge the haunting presence of my inner struggles,


Severed all my ties,
I've cut off all connections,


Said my goodbyes.
I've bid farewell.


I faced an army of myself, and I failed.
I confronted my own inner demons, and I was defeated.


My good intentions,
My sincere desires,


Were last seen falling through the cracks.
Were futile in accomplishing their goals.


You're pointing out everything that I lack.
You're exposing all my inadequacies.


All my misfortunes were last seen leaving your lips, silence is golden.
You conveyed all my mishaps to others, and it's better to remain silent about them.


Time for me to cash in.
It's time for me to reap the rewards of my decisions.


I'm taking the long way home from here,
I'll be taking a roundabout way back,


The long way home.
A path that isn't easy nor direct.


I'm taking the wrong way home from here,
I'll be taking an even more challenging path back,


The wrong way home.
A path of mistakes and obstacles.




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