Long Road
D.O.R.K. Lyrics
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That leads to your door
Will never disappear
I've seen that road before
It always leads me here
Lead me to you door
The wild and windy night
Has left a pool of tears
Crying for the day
Why leave me standing here?
Let me know the way
Many times I've been alone
And many times I've cried
Anyway you'll never know
The many ways I've tried
And still they lead me back
To the long winding road
You left me standing here
A long long time ago
Don't leave me waiting here
Lead me to your door
But still they lead me back
To the long winding road
You left me standing here
A long long time ago
Don't keep me waiting here
Lead me to your door
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
These lyrics are from the song "The Long and Winding Road" by The Beatles. The song is a ballad about a journey that someone takes to reach the door of a loved one. McCartney's vocals convey a sense of longing and desperation as he sings about the lengths he has gone to in order to be with this person.
The opening verse of the song paints a vivid picture of the road that leads to the person's door. The use of the word 'winding' suggests that the journey has been a long and difficult one, perhaps symbolizing the ups and downs of a relationship. The chorus repeats the idea that the road always leads back to this person, indicating an enduring love that cannot be shaken.
The second verse introduces a new image, that of a raining night washing away tears. This could be seen as a metaphor for the singer's pain being washed away but, as he later repeats the line "you left me standing here a long long time ago", it seems he is still struggling with the aftermath of a heartbreak. Despite this, he remains determined to find his way back to this person's door, hopeful that they will let him in.
Line by Line Meaning
The long and winding road
Life's journey is a long and challenging path that has many twists and turns.
That leads to your door
This journey ultimately leads to the person you desire.
Will never disappear
This road will always exist and we will continue to travel it until we reach our destination.
I've seen that road before
I have been on this journey before and I know what is ahead.
It always leads me here
No matter what happens along the way, this road leads me back to you.
Lead me to your door
Please guide me to the place where I can find the happiness and love that I seek.
The wild and windy night
Life can be turbulent and difficult, like a stormy night.
That the rain washed away
These challenging times can wash away our strength and leave us feeling vulnerable and weak.
Has left a pool of tears
Our struggles can cause us to cry and feel overwhelmed with emotion.
Crying for the day
We long for the day when our journey is over and we can find the happiness we seek.
Why leave me standing here?
Why must we face these challenges alone and without the support of those we love?
Let me know the way
Please show me the path to happiness and love, so that I may find my way.
Many times I've been alone
I have experienced loneliness and heartache many times on this journey.
And many times I've cried
These experiences have left me feeling sad and overwhelmed with emotion.
Anyway you'll never know
Despite my struggles, you will never truly understand how much I have been through.
The many ways I've tried
I have tried many different paths and strategies to find happiness and love, but have yet to succeed.
And still they lead me back
Despite my failures, I continue to be guided back to my destination.
You left me standing here
Your absence has made my journey more difficult and left me feeling alone.
A long long time ago
Your absence has been felt for a very long time, making the journey even more challenging.
Don't leave me waiting here
Please do not abandon me or make me wait any longer for the happiness and love that I seek.
Don't keep me waiting here
Please do not prolong my journey any further, as I am ready to find my destination.
Lead me to your door
Guide me to the place where I can find the love and happiness that I have been searching for.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of emotion and longing for love and happiness.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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