Long Haul
Danielle Ate the Sandwich Lyrics
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Will you be shoveling my driveway
Will you be coming in from the cold
Will your boots be drying in the foyer
When the day′s done
Are you gonna run out to the grocery store
For some ingredients I forgot to pick up
Is this true love?
Is this true love?
Are you gonna be with me for the long haul
The long haul
Is this true love?
When the bow breaks,
You get a good peek at my true colors
All the little monsters and demons running all around the town killing everything.
Are you gonna pick me up,
Take me home, tuck me in,
And tell me I can do better next time?
Is this true love?
Is this true love?
Are you gonna be with me for the long haul, the long haul?
Is this true love?
There are things that I could learn from you
Even if we don't make it the long haul.
I am well aware that nothing ever works out,
But I′d be thrilled, oh so thrilled,
If you were the exception.
I'd be thrilled, oh so thrilled,
If you were the exception.
I'd be thrilled, oh so thrilled,
If you were the exception.
I′d be thrilled, oh so thrilled,
If you were the exception,
And my true love,
My true love,
My true love,
My true love.
The song "Long Haul" by Danielle Ate The Sandwich is a sweet and hopeful song about the kind of love that endures through thick and thin, whether it is shoveling snow, running errands or dealing with the hard parts of someone's personality. The lyrics speak to the idea of true love, and ask whether this person will be with the singer for the long haul, through good times and bad. The song is a meditation on the ups and downs of any relationship, and how they inevitably reveal each other's true colors. The lyrics celebrate the idea that even though nothing ever works out, the singer would be thrilled if this person could be the exception.
The imagery of the song perfectly captures the feeling of a long-term relationship. It starts out with a simple scene of shoveling snow, which becomes a metaphor for taking care of each other. The idea of going out to the grocery store to pick up forgotten ingredients is another example of being there for someone, even when it's not convenient. The line "when the bow breaks" refers to the childhood song "Rock-a-bye Baby," and the idea of a child falling from a tree. Here, it signifies the idea of a relationship reaching a breaking point, and seeing each other's true colors. But rather than giving up, the song asks the question of whether this person will stay through it all.
Overall, the song is a tender and sincere ode to the kind of love that lasts. It recognizes the challenges and the pain, but also celebrates the joy and the hope that come with finding someone to love.
Line by Line Meaning
When the snow falls
Asking if they will be there for me during the winter when things are tough.
Will you be shoveling my driveway
Wondering if they will go out of their way to help me without being asked.
Will you be coming in from the cold
Asking if they will seek comfort and protection from me.
Will your boots be drying in the foyer
Questioning whether they will be around for an extended period and care for my living space.
When the day's done
Asking if they will put effort into our relationship on an everyday basis.
Are you gonna run out to the grocery store
Questioning whether they will put effort in when something is needed.
For some ingredients I forgot to pick up
Asking if they are willing to help me out in small situations.
Even though it could probably wait until tomorrow
Acknowledging that something small can be put off but hopeful they will help anyway.
Is this true love?
Wondering if what we have is genuine, will it last?
Are you gonna be with me for the long haul
Asking if they are committed to a long-term relationship.
The long haul
This refers to the long-term commitment in a relationship.
When the bow breaks
In the event that something life-shaking happens, will they still be there for me?
You get a good peek at my true colors
In difficult times, they will see me at my worst.
All the little monsters and demons running all around the town killing everything.
When times are tough, it feels like everything is going wrong.
Are you gonna pick me up,
Asking if, even when things are tough, they will still be there for me.
Take me home, tuck me in,
When I'm hurting, will they care for me in a nurturing way?
And tell me I can do better next time?
Asking if they will support me, even when things don't go well.
There are things that I could learn from you
Acknowledging that my partner has valuable things to teach me.
Even if we don't make it the long haul.
Even if the relationship doesn't last, there are still things to learn and appreciate.
I am well aware that nothing ever works out,
Acknowledging that relationships do not always work out.
But I'd be thrilled, oh so thrilled,
Despite knowing it doesn't always work, I'm excited about what we have.
If you were the exception.
I would be happy to have a positive relationship, despite knowing that it doesn't always work.
And my true love,
Acknowledging that this is the love I have been searching for.
My true love,
I have found true love.
My true love,
This love is genuine.
My true love.
I have found someone who is committed to me.
Contributed by Parker B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JanayElizabeth
This song is sooo good ^_^ Also, you're looking gorgeous as always <3
Danielle Ate the Sandwich
Thank you so much!!
Lucia Fasano
this song has been stuck in my head since I heard it live. so beautiful/love the band!
Kirby Hoyt
You are all so damn honest. Happiness is not a destination but a way to live while going down the road. Your music bleeds this message. Stay honest, keep on the path. Follow your nose.
Thank you for sharing!
Aspen Shadow
The true hero this world needs. You're absolutely wonderful, and so are All Young Girls, wow!
Candace Griffin
This was so good!!! You're all wonderful! :)
Danielle Ate the Sandwich
Thank you Candace!
Katie Congrove
When you sang this in Fort Collins recently I was like, "I can't wait for her to put this on Youtube" and here it is! Hooray! Love this! So excited for your new album!
Autumn Andersen
Forever in love with your voice.
BrinsonMHarris
Hey, I know those chords! You brought a big smile to this old rock n' roller--love it! Never thought I'd get to hear your voice over reverb soaked electrics. And now I have. Thanks for all the surprises so far--looking forward to the new record. PS, gonna check out the band backing you here. All kinds of good musical karma around Danielle.