Long way home
Cale J.J. Lyrics
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Me and my girlfriend walkin' out the door
We're heading for the car and we got right in
And that's when I noticed the shape she was in
She turned to me and said right out
Let's steer it awhile, let's steer it about
Take the long way home, take the long way home
Make this night last
We drove around and around till I understood
I was holding the wheel, she was making out
And all this time I was driving about
She was fondling my hair and hugging my neck
And all I was thinking was, oh what the heck
Take the long way home, take the long way home
Make this night last
I was looking in the mirror and to my surprise
There was two big red lights shining in my eyes
I pull over and he drove alongside
And out of his car and up to my right
He looked at her and she looked at him
And the next thing I noticed he got right in
Take the long way home, take the long way home
Make this night last
Take the long way home, take the long way home
Take the long way home, take the long way home
Make this night last
In J.J. Cale's song "Long Way Home," the singer and his girlfriend decide to take the long and winding road home after a night out. As they drive through town and into the woods, they share intimate moments in the car. But their evening takes an unexpected turn when they are pulled over by a police officer who ends up getting into the car with them and driving off into the night. Throughout the song, the lyrics describe the desire to extend their time together and savor the experience, even if it means taking a less direct route home.
The lyrics convey a sense of reckless abandon and youthful nostalgia, as the singer and his girlfriend act on their impulses and live in the moment. The unexpected appearance of the police officer adds an element of danger and excitement, while highlighting the fleeting nature of their escapades. Ultimately, the song celebrates the thrill of breaking the rules and the joy of being alive.
Overall, "Long Way Home" is a classic rock song that captures the essence of youthful rebellion and adventure. With its bluesy guitar riffs, driving beat, and heartfelt vocals, it remains a fan favorite and a testament to J.J. Cale's enduring legacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Early in the morning, about a quarter to four
At a very early hour, around 3:45 AM
Me and my girlfriend walkin' out the door
My girlfriend and I were leaving the house
We're heading for the car and we got right in
We walked towards the car and immediately entered it
And that's when I noticed the shape she was in
I observed my girlfriend's physical state at that moment
She turned to me and said right out
She immediately spoke to me
Let's steer it awhile, let's steer it about
She proposed that we drive around for a while
Take the long way home, take the long way home
She suggested we take a long route back home
Make this night last
Let us extend this night as much as possible
Well we drove down town and up in the woods
We drove through the city and later into the woods
We drove around and around till I understood
We kept circling around until I comprehended her intentions
I was holding the wheel, she was making out
I was driving the car while she was engaging in a romantic act with me
And all this time I was driving about
During all of this, I was still operating the car
She was fondling my hair and hugging my neck
She was caressing my hair and embracing my neck
And all I was thinking was, oh what the heck
All that was going through my mind was a sense of surprise
I was looking in the mirror and to my surprise
I checked the rearview mirror and was startled
There was two big red lights shining in my eyes
I saw two bright red lights shining in my eyes
I pull over and he drove alongside
I stopped the car on the side of the road and he pulled up next to me
And out of his car and up to my right
He left his car and came up to my car's right window
He looked at her and she looked at him
He stared at my girlfriend and she returned the gaze
And the next thing I noticed he got right in
I was surprised to see him entering my car
Take the long way home, take the long way home
He also encouraged us to take the long route home
Take the long way home, take the long way home
The chorus repeats with the same meaning
Make this night last
All of us desired to prolong the night as much as possible
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: J J CALE
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Gilles Sauvan
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