Long Road Back
Bo Bice Lyrics


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Just like little children fight
This side's yours and that side's mine
Nothing more but in between
Broken hearts and shattered dreams
We don't all live the same lives, but we all sleep under the same skies
Now a change is gonna come, I can feel it in the wind today

It's a long, long road back from nowhere
We fight like hell sometimes, other days we don't care
It's a long, long road back from nowhere
A change is gonna come, I can feel it in the wind today

Everybody thinks they see, what is wrong with you and me
When we finally understand, not one man has got the plan
We don't all live the same lives, but we all sleep under the same skies
Now a change is gonna come, I can feel it in the wind today

It's a long, long road back from nowhere
We fight like hell sometimes, other days we don't care
It's a long, long road back from nowhere
A change is gonna come, I can feel it in the wind today

Asking every child, woman, and man
To join me here in the promised land

It's a long, long road back from nowhere
We fight like hell sometimes, other days we don't care




It's a long, long road back from nowhere
A change is gonna come, I can feel it in the wind today

Overall Meaning

Bo Bice's song "Long Road Back" is a reflection on the struggles and conflicts of life. The first stanza is about the division that exists between people. The image of children fighting over ownership of different things is used to highlight the triviality of our divisions. The "broken hearts and shattered dreams" that exist between the opposing sides represent the emotional pain and damage that can be caused by conflict. However, the second stanza identifies the commonality that exists between people. No matter how different our lives might be, we are all united by sharing the same planet and the same sky. This universal connection is what gives rise to the hope expressed in the chorus.


The lyrics explore the theme of change, which is introduced in the first stanza. The "change" being referred to here is the shift from a state of conflict and chaos to one of peace and unity. The singer expresses a belief that this transformation is inevitable because he can "feel it in the wind today." The final stanza reinforces this message of hope and invites all people to join together in the "promised land." This is a clear reference to the biblical concept of a utopian society that is free from conflict and strife.


Overall, Bo Bice's "Long Road Back" is a song that speaks to the universal human experience of struggle, conflict, and the hope for change. Its message is simple but powerful – we are all connected, and if we work together, we can create a better world for ourselves and future generations.


Line by Line Meaning

Just like little children fight
We argue with each other like little children


This side's yours and that side's mine
We often divide ourselves into opposing groups


Nothing more but in between
There is often little common ground between those groups


Broken hearts and shattered dreams
People suffer emotional pain and disappointment


We don't all live the same lives, but we all sleep under the same skies
We have different experiences, but we share the same world and suffer the same problems


Now a change is gonna come, I can feel it in the wind today
I sense that something is about to change


It's a long, long road back from nowhere
Making progress from a difficult situation is difficult and takes time


We fight like hell sometimes, other days we don't care
We argue and struggle with each other, but sometimes we give up or lose interest


Everybody thinks they see, what is wrong with you and me
Everyone has their own opinions and criticisms of each other


When we finally understand, not one man has got the plan
We realize that no one person has all the answers and solutions


Asking every child, woman, and man to join me here in the promised land
Encouraging everyone to come together and work towards a better future


A change is gonna come, I can feel it in the wind today
I still sense that positive changes are coming




Lyrics © DO WRITE MUSIC LLC
Written by: BO BICE

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