Long Way
Daughtry Lyrics
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You never know where the open road will lead you to
I crawl before I walk, still got nowhere fast
The other side still has the greener grass
Oh, you win some and you loose some yeah
Oh, and things look so much smarter from up there
I hear it's such a long way down
I hear it's such a long way down
And the climb back up is just something I can do without
Something I can do without
I walked until I didn't have no energy
I bought until I didn't have no bite left in me
I died so that I didn't have to live in the past
But the other side still had the greener grass
Oh, you win some and you loose some yeah
Oh, and things look so much smarter from up there
I hear it's such a long way down
And the climb back up ain't as easy as it sounds
I hear it's such a long way down
And the climb back up is just something I can do without
Something I can do without
Put your hands up yeah, Put your hands up yeah
Put your hands up yeah, Something I can do without
I hear it's such a long way down
And the climb back up ain't as easy as it sounds
I hear it's such a long way down
And the climb back up is just something I can do without
Just something I can do without, oh yeah
Something I can do without, Something I can do without
Something I can do without, Something I can do without
Something I can do without, Something I can do without
Something I can do without, out, out, out, that's it
The Daughtry song "Long Way" is about someone who has traveled all over the world to be with someone they love. Despite all of their efforts, they still have not been able to reach their destination. The lyrics describe the journey that the singer goes through as they try to find their way to their loved one. The song is filled with metaphors that highlight the desperation and frustration felt by the singer.
The lyrics "I crawl before I walk, still got nowhere fast" and "I walked until I didn't have no energy" express the struggle of the singer to find their way. The line "the other side still has the greener grass" is a metaphor for the singer's desire to be with their loved one. The chorus "I hear it's such a long way down and the climb back up ain't as easy as it sounds" expresses the difficulty of the journey and the reluctance to return after embarking on a voyage.
The song is overall about the struggle of trying to find happiness and how difficult it can be to get there. It is a reminder that oftentimes the journey is the most important part of finding what you are looking for - and that coming to terms with what you can do without can be a powerful realization.
Line by Line Meaning
Traveled all around the world to be with you
I went on a journey around the world to be by your side
You never know where the open road will lead you to
The future is unpredictable and full of surprises
I crawl before I walk, still got nowhere fast
I'm taking it slow, but not making any significant progress
The other side still has the greener grass
People always think that the grass is greener on the other side, even though it's not always true
Oh, you win some and you lose some yeah
Sometimes things go your way, and sometimes they don't
Oh, and things look so much smarter from up there
It's easier to judge and criticize from a higher position
I hear it's such a long way down
People say that falling is a painful and difficult process
And the climb back up ain't as easy as it sounds
It's harder to recover and get back on your feet than it seems
And the climb back up is just something I can do without
I don't want to go through the struggle of getting back up again
I walked until I didn't have no energy
I kept going until I was completely exhausted
I bought until I didn't have no bite left in me
I spent all my resources until I had nothing left to give
I died so that I didn't have to live in the past
I moved on from my past life, and started anew
Put your hands up yeah, Put your hands up yeah
Celebrate and enjoy life to the fullest
Something I can do without
I don't need this struggle in my life
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Anthem Entertainment, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES DAVID WASHINGTON, J BARNES, TIMOTHY MOSLEY, LESLIE HARMON, B CRADDOCK, J PAUL, J STEELY, C DAUGHTRY
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@weehoozy4454
I wish I could hear this song for the first time again, actually gave me chills across my entire body
@huntersmith6995
Arguably one of my favorites of all time! Sends chills in my body and emotions in check. Daughtry does that like nobody else β€
@hermione2655
One of my favourite Daughtry songs.
@misteriogirl
Amei essa mΓΊsica!!! β€β€β€β€β€
@kinhoprado
The best album ever.
Miss this Daughtry.
@mythicalsurvivor
How might they expand on this album since it's called "the good album" I wonder what inspired this album.
@veganhigler6541
this Daughtry is gone
@CruzingAroundTheBlock
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@veganhigler6541
@@CruzingAroundTheBlock artificial is boring, i have already forgotten it.