Long way home
Dear John and the Lab Machines Lyrics
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I felt so underrated, I couldn't live with that
I'm still right there, begging you to take me back
I'm still right there, watching us fall apart because of me
I know I'm crazy, I'm not the easy type
But even all this glitter won't brighten up my smile the way you do
You shine with your own light, you know it's true
It's gonna be a long way home
But you don't have to do this all alone
It's gonna be a long way home
I promise you don't have to do this all alone, all alone, all alone
The tide is always shifting for guys like you and I
I just wish that our future was not a question mark just like the rest
If I walk out your door is there a chance
I won't come back anymore?
It's gonna be a long way home
And I don't wanna do this all alone
It's gonna be a long way home
And frankly I don't wanna do this all alone, all alone, all alone
They say time heals all wounds
Maybe it causes new ones too
I don't wanna feel so blue
Never planned for this to be my hue
It's gonna be a long way home
And I don't wanna do this all alone
It's gonna be a long way home
And frankly I don't wanna do this all alone, all alone, all alone
"Long Way Home" by Dear John and the Lab Machines is a heartfelt song that delves into the complexities of a broken relationship. The lyrics express the singer's regret and longing for their partner to take them back, as they realize their own miscalculations and feelings of being undervalued. Despite acknowledging their own flaws and their unconventional nature, the singer emphasizes that no amount of external glamour can compare to the light their partner brings into their life.
The chorus captures the emotional weight of the situation, with the singer acknowledging that repairing the relationship will not be an easy journey. They assure their partner that they don't have to face it alone, expressing a desire for their partner to accompany them through the struggles and uncertainties ahead. The uncertainty is highlighted in the second verse, where the singer expresses a wish for their future to be more certain, unlike the uncertainties that exist in their relationship and the world.
The bridge adds a layer of introspection, suggesting that while time may heal wounds, it can also cause new ones. The singer doesn't want to continue feeling sad and blue, implying a desire for resolution and a brighter future. Overall, "Long Way Home" captures the complexities of a damaged relationship, expressing regret, longing, and a plea for reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
A risk was calculated, but man I'm bad at math
I made a decision, but my judgment is flawed
I felt so underrated, I couldn't live with that
I felt undervalued and it was unbearable
I'm still right there, begging you to take me back
I'm still here, desperately asking for another chance
I'm still right there, watching us fall apart because of me
I'm still here, witnessing our relationship crumble due to my actions
I know I'm crazy, I'm not the easy type
I recognize my flaws, I'm not simple to handle
But even all this glitter won't brighten up my smile the way you do
Despite all the distractions, nothing can uplift me as much as you do
You shine with your own light, you know it's true
You have a unique radiance, and you're aware of it
It's gonna be a long way home
The journey back to where we were will be arduous
But you don't have to do this all alone
But you don't need to face it alone
I promise you don't have to do this all alone, all alone, all alone
I assure you that you won't be alone throughout this, not at all
The tide is always shifting for guys like you and I
Uncertainty is always present in the lives of people like us
I just wish that our future was not a question mark just like the rest
I wish our future wasn't as uncertain as everything else
If I walk out your door is there a chance
If I leave, is there a possibility
I won't come back anymore?
That I won't return again?
They say time heals all wounds
People say that with time, emotional pain fades
Maybe it causes new ones too
But perhaps it also creates fresh hurts
I don't wanna feel so blue
I don't want to be so sad
Never planned for this to be my hue
This overwhelming sadness was never my intention
And frankly I don't wanna do this all alone, all alone, all alone
Honestly, I don't want to face this by myself, not at all
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Juan Sendoya, Marcos Vicente
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