On the road
Charo Jodi Benson and Cast Lyrics
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I would be honest if nothing else
And tell myself maybe things could change
Although the day is long
The sun is getting low and it may soon be gone
So won't you say before you go, don't leave me hanging on
Come on back to watch you go
Further down that road, whoa
(Minute you're walking through the dark) I never though that I'd find love, whoa
(Haven't I seen your face before?) and I've been waitin' all these years
Standing on the corner with the sunlight in your eyes
Waiting for the moment to arrive
If I could only believe in myself
I would be grateful if nothing else
"Things would be different," I hear you say
Although the day is long
The sun is getting low and it may soon be gone
Won't you say before you go, don't leave me hanging on
Come on back to watch you go
Further down that road, whoa
(Minute you're walking through the dark) if I could hold you in my arms, whoa
(Haven't I seen your face before?) 'cause it's been going on too long
Standing on the corner with the sunlight in your eyes
Waiting for the moment to arrive
Although the day is long
The sun is getting low and it may soon be gone
So won't you say before you go, don't leave me hanging on
Come on back to watch you go
Further down that road, whoa
(Minute you're walking through the dark) if I could hold you in my arms, whoa
(Haven't I seen your face before?) 'cause it's been going on too long
Standing on the corner with the sunlight in your eyes
Waiting for the moment to arrive, whoa
(Minute you're walking through the dark) if I could hold you in my arms, whoa
(Haven't I seen your face before?) 'cause it's been going on too long
Standing on the corner with the sunlight in your eyes
Waiting for the moment to arrive
(Minute you're walking through the dark)
(Haven't I seen your face before?)
The lyrics "If I could only be true to myself, I would be honest if nothing else" suggest a struggle with self-acceptance and honesty. The singer desires to come to terms with who they are and be truthful, but it seems they may be holding themselves back. They question if things could change if they were able to embrace themselves fully.
The second verse continues this theme, exploring the idea of self-belief and gratefulness. The singer wonders if their life would be different if they could only believe in themselves. The repeated line "Although the day is long, the sun is getting low and it may soon be gone" serves as a reminder that time is fleeting, and we should make the most of every moment.
The chorus reflects the fear of being left alone without resolution. The singer pleads for their loved one to not leave them hanging on and to come back for closure. The repetition of the line "Further down that road" suggests that things are constantly moving forward, and we must keep moving with them.
Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the importance of self-acceptance and living in the present moment while striving for resolution and closure.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could only be true to myself
I desire to live an honest life
I would be honest if nothing else
I will express myself truthfully
And tell myself maybe things could change
I am open to the possibility of change
Although the day is long
Even when life is difficult
The sun is getting low and it may soon be gone
Time is passing and life is fleeting
So won't you say before you go, don't leave me hanging on
Don't leave without resolving the situation
Come on back to watch you go
I need closure before you leave
Further down that road, whoa
As life goes on
(Minute you're walking through the dark) I never though that I'd find love, whoa
I never thought love was possible
(Haven't I seen your face before?) and I've been waitin' all these years
I feel like I've been waiting for you my whole life
Standing on the corner with the sunlight in your eyes
I have been waiting patiently for this moment
Waiting for the moment to arrive
Hoping for a positive outcome
If I could only believe in myself
I lack self-confidence
I would be grateful if nothing else
I would appreciate what I have
"Things would be different," I hear you say
You offer me hope and encouragement
(Minute you're walking through the dark) if I could hold you in my arms, whoa
I desire physical closeness with you
(Haven't I seen your face before?) 'cause it's been going on too long
I feel like we have a long history together
So won't you say before you go, don't leave me hanging on
Don't leave without resolving the situation (repeated)
Standing on the corner with the sunlight in your eyes
I am still waiting patiently for a resolution
Waiting for the moment to arrive, whoa
I am waiting for a positive outcome (repeated)
(Minute you're walking through the dark)
As life continues
(Haven't I seen your face before?)
I feel like we have a history together (repeated)
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Power, Keith O'Neill, Liam Tyson
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