(2) Crown of Thorns were a blast of melodic rock fresh air when they crashed onto the scene in the mid 90's. The dynamic pairing of vocalist Jean Beauvoir and former Shalamar guitarist Micki Free.
AOR melodic rock band Crown of Thorns featuring Jean Beauvoir. Toured with Bon Jovi and Van Halen.
(3)Crown Of Thorns was one of the forerunners of the "disco/synth" influenced techno sound, albeit with a "punky" edge, that would become all the rage a decade later. They made their first album appearance on the Illegal Records collection The Defiant Pose in 1983 with "Gone Are The Days." Their debut EP followed in the US later that year.
In 1984, five more songs appeared in the UK only, in various 12" and 7" combinations: "Kingdom Come", "Guns In The Name Of God", "World Radio", "Diamond Jim" and "No Man's Land". The band's output seems, abruptly, to have ended there. An anticipated debut album never materialized and the band soon faded from memory, reduced to nothing more than an entry on William Orbit's resumé...
Long way home
Crown Of Thorns Lyrics
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And throw the rest away
You're cold as ice you think it's right
To lead our love astray
I see your face
Oh no my heart's not beating any longer
There's just a haze
I'm blinded, no this can't be any wronger
You use your innocence to find the lonely road
Not makin' any sense you get inside my soul
You want your independence granted yes I know
Yeah you'll do anything to find the long way home
We spend our nights in senseless fights
These foolish games we play
So this ain't real that's how you feel
The same old things you say
You keep extinguishing our flame
I wonder why we bother
You preach not knowing who's to blame
But does this really matter
You use your innocence to find the lonely road
Not makin' any sense you get inside my soul
You want your independence granted yes I know
Yeah you'll do anything to find the long way home
Well I guess it's open season
Time to throw away all them memories
You seem to insist on taking the hard line
Wastin' all our precious time
I know that times are tough
But that excuse ain't good enough
Go on - go on
Keep taking that long way home
You keep taking that long way home
Taking that long way home
You keep taking that long way home
The lyrics of Crown of Thorns' song "Long Way Home" describe the dynamics of a tumultuous relationship. The singer of the song is addressing their partner, who is portrayed as someone who values their personal freedom above all else. The partner is described as "cold as ice" and willing to "lead our love astray" in order to maintain their independence. The singer is deeply hurt by this behavior and feels as though their heart has stopped beating. They wonder why they bother with this relationship where they spend their time in "senseless fights" and the partner keeps "extinguishing our flame."
The chorus of the song focuses on the partner's desire to find the long way home. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for their desire to be free and independent, even if it means being alone. The singer acknowledges this desire, but also expresses frustration with the partner's inability to be vulnerable and committed to the relationship. The final verse of the song seems to suggest that the relationship has ended, as the singer encourages the partner to keep taking the long way home and leave their shared memories behind.
Overall, "Long Way Home" is a powerful song about the challenges of maintaining a relationship with someone who prioritizes their independence over emotional connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You spend your life defending rights
You devote your lifetime to advocating for what you believe are the correct practices or rules.
And throw the rest away
Anything else unrelated to your cause is ignored or discarded.
You're cold as ice you think it's right
You're particularly unfeeling in your opinions and believe that it is justified.
To lead our love astray
In order to further your goals, you lead us down the wrong path towards self-destruction.
I see your face
I'm aware of your true intentions.
Oh no my heart's not beating any longer
You've left me numb and emotionless; I'm unable to love as I used to.
There's just a haze
My vision is cloudy, and my thoughts are unclear.
I'm blinded, no this can't be any wronger
I'm confused and struggling to make sense of everything; this situation couldn't be more wrong.
You use your innocence to find the lonely road
You use your naivety to travel down the path of isolation and loneliness.
Not makin' any sense you get inside my soul
You seem to have a profound impact on my being, despite your incomprehensibility.
You want your independence granted yes I know
You seek the freedom to act as you please, and I'm mindful of it.
Yeah you'll do anything to find the long way home
You're determined to take the winding path, regardless of the consequences.
We spend our nights in senseless fights
Our evenings are often wasted by trivial and pointless arguments.
These foolish games we play
Our actions and behaviors are frequently irrational and pointless.
So this ain't real that's how you feel
You believe that all of this is illusory or insincere.
The same old things you say
You continue to repeat the same phrases and ideas.
You keep extinguishing our flame
You're destroying our passion and love for each other.
I wonder why we bother
I'm questioning why we're still in this relationship.
You preach not knowing who's to blame
You make claims without being aware of who's responsible for what.
But does this really matter
However, is this even essential or relevant?
Well I guess it's open season
It's time for change and transformation to begin.
Time to throw away all them memories
It's time to let go of our shared past experiences and memories.
You seem to insist on taking the hard line
You're determined to persist with the difficult path.
Wastin' all our precious time
We're squandering our valuable and limited time together.
I know that times are tough
I'm aware that we're facing challenging times.
But that excuse ain't good enough
But, nonetheless, it's not a sufficient justification for your behaviors.
Go on - go on
Continue, carry on.
Keep taking that long way home
Stick to and persist on the long and winding road.
You keep taking that long way home
You're determined to keep pursuing the long way home, regardless of the outcome.
Taking that long way home
Persistently sticking to the uncertain and difficult path of caution and danger.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JEAN BEAUVOIR
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