The band's eponymous debut album was released in 2011.
They released Speak in Rhythms in 2018 and Iris in 2020.
Carmanah played their last show on 20 May 2023 at the McPherson Playhouse in Victoria, BC.
Mitic and Waight have a new project titled MIINA.
Long Way from Home
Carmanah Lyrics
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Know you'll join me, and
Point our routes along the way
Ooo and if you fall, I will
Lay down beside you, and
We can trace the Milky Way
Grow too dizzy, well
Lets just lie there for a day
We're doing fine, fine, fine
We're doing fine, fine
Well I'm a long way from home
But I'm never alone
With you walkin' by my side
Ooo ooo
Ooo ooo
Ooo ooo
Ooo let's go walkin'
Through the forest
Let's go waltzin' with the trees
Ooo and let's go singin'
Out our chourus
Let's go livin' out these dreams
We're doing fine, fine, fine
We're doing fine, fine
When I'm a long way from home
I am never alone
With you walkin' by my side
Ooo ooo
Ooo ooo
Ooo ooo
Ooo when I go, I
Know you'll join me, and
Lay down routes along the way
We're doin' fine, fine, fine
We're doin' fine, fine
Well I'm a long way from home
But I'm never alone
No, we're doing fine
(Fine, fine, fine)
We're doin' fine
(Fine, fine)
When I'm a long way from home
I'm never alone
No, no
With you walkin' by my side
The lyrics to Carmanah's "Long Way from Home" speak of a journey and the comfort that comes from the presence of loved ones. The singer acknowledges that they are far from home but never alone because their companion is walking by their side. The first verse speaks of the unity between the singer and their companion, suggesting that they both share a common path and destination, even though their routes may be different. The second verse suggests a time of joy and celebration, with the singer and their companion drinking and getting dizzy, but ultimately lying down to rest and take in the beauty of the world around them.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer is a long way from home, but never alone because their companion is with them. The bridge summons up images of nature as the singer invites their companion to walk through the forest and waltz with the trees. The overall theme of the song seems to be one of enjoying the present moment, the journey, and the company along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooo If I go, I
Know you'll join me, and
Point our routes along the way
If I have to leave, I am sure you would join me to chart our new paths together
Ooo and if you fall, I will
Lay down beside you, and
We can trace the Milky Way
If you stumble or falter, I will stay with you and we can stargaze together
Ooo and if we drink, and
Grow too dizzy, well
Lets just lie there for a day
If we have too much to drink and lose our bearings, let's take a break and rest the day away
We're doing fine, fine, fine
We're doing fine, fine
Well I'm a long way from home
But I'm never alone
With you walkin' by my side
Even though I am far from home, I know I always have you with me to keep me company
Ooo let's go walkin'
Through the forest
Let's go waltzin' with the trees
Let's take a leisurely walk through the woods and dance along with the trees
Ooo and let's go singin'
Out our chourus
Let's go livin' out these dreams
Let's belt out our favorite tunes and live out our dreams together
Ooo when I go, I
Know you'll join me, and
Lay down routes along the way
Whenever I have to leave, I am sure you would join me to chart our new paths together
We're doin' fine, fine, fine
We're doin' fine, fine
Well I'm a long way from home
But I'm never alone
No, we're doing fine
(Fine, fine, fine)
We're doin' fine
(Fine, fine)
Though we may be far from home, we are doing well together and have each other's back
No, no
With you walkin' by my side
I am never alone as long as you are walking with me
Contributed by Evelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.