the way
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Midnight, and I'm feeling all right but my baby is tired
We drove down to a party in town
And I should have known I was gonna drink too hard
The windy road when I'm driving it home
Every twist and turn
I've had enough of the way I was
Seems like by now it's time to learn
The way

The back porch where we first kissed is where we said so long
I headed out to find what it is that makes a man want to come back home
The windy road when I'm driving it home
Every twist and turn
I've had enough of the way I was
Seems like by now it's time to learn
The way

The West is right and the East is left when you're headed South
The sun will rise, and the sun will set another day, another chance to figure out
The windy road when you're driving it home
Each and every turn
I've had enough of the way I was

Seems like by now it's time to learn
The way

Overall Meaning

The song "The Way" by Commonwealth/Scott Miller touches on the theme of personal growth and self-reflection. The narrative starts at midnight where the singer is feeling alright but their partner is tired. They attend a party in town and the singer realizes they had too much to drink. As they drive back home, the windy road symbolizes the twists and turns of life. They reflect on their past behavior and decide they've had enough of the way they were. They realize that it's time to learn a new way.

The second verse is about returning to the place where they first said goodbye to their partner. They mention wanting to find what makes a man want to come back home, suggesting that they want to change and be a better partner. The third verse speaks to the idea that life is full of second chances. They acknowledge that the road may be windy, but each turn is an opportunity to figure out the way they want to live their life.

Commonwealth/Scott Miller's "The Way" is a contemplative song about personal growth and the desire to improve. The lyrics are relatable and universal for anyone who has felt stuck in their ways and wanted to change. The song's use of the windy road symbolizes the twists and turns of life and how each turn can bring opportunities for growth.

Line by Line Meaning

Midnight, and I'm feeling all right but my baby is tired
It's midnight and I'm doing okay, but my partner is exhausted. We went to a party in town, and I knew I would drink too much.

We drove down to a party in town
We traveled together to attend a social event in the nearby town

And I should have known I was gonna drink too hard
I was aware that I would consume too much alcohol, but I did not stop myself.

The windy road when I'm driving it home
The road I take to get home is long and twisting.

Every twist and turn
Referring to the curves and bends in the road that the artist faces on his way home.

I've had enough of the way I was
The singer is tired of their old habits and wishes to make a change.

Seems like by now it's time to learn
The singer perceives that it is time to acquire a new understanding or skill.

The back porch where we first kissed is where we said so long
The place where the couple's initial romantic embrace occurred is now where they are bidding farewell.

I headed out to find what it is that makes a man want to come back home
I am on a quest to understand what entices a person to return home after being away for an extended period.

The West is right and the East is left when you're headed South
When heading towards the Southern region, West is on the right-hand side, and East is on the left-hand side

The sun will rise, and the sun will set another day, another chance to figure out
Tomorrow is another day and a new chance to grasp or comprehend something.

Each and every turn
Referring to every bend and turn while driving the windy road home mentioned previously.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TONY ARATA, SCOTT MILLER

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