The Long Road
Eddie Vedder / Khan M / Nusrat Fateh Ali Lyrics


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And I wished for so long, cannot stay.
All the precious moments, cannot stay.
It's not like wings have fallen, cannot stay.
But still something's missing, cannot say.

Holding hands of daughters and sons,
And their faiths are falling down.
I have wished for so long
How I wish for you today.

Will I walk the long road? Cannot stay
There's no need to say goodbye

All the friends and family.
All the memories going round.
I have wished for so long.
How I wish for you today.

And the wind keeps rollin',
And the sky keeps turning gray.
And the sun is set
The sun will rise another day.

I have wished for so long
How I wish for you today.
I have wished for so long
How I wish for you today.





Will I walk the long road?
We all walk the long road

Overall Meaning

The Long Road is a song that is deep, heavy and full of emotion. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and loss. The songwriter wished for so long but cannot stay, the precious moments cannot stay, and something is missing that cannot be explained.


The first verse of the song talks about the wings that have not fallen but something is missing. This may be referring to the fact that everything appears to be in place but still something feels off. The second verse talks about holding the hands of daughters and sons, and how their faiths are falling down. This may refer to the struggle that one faces in trying to hold on to their beliefs and convictions in a world that is constantly changing. The chorus of the song repeats the line "Will I walk the long road? Cannot stay" which speaks to the inevitability of life's journey and how we all must eventually move forward.


The song's overall message is about the passage of time and the memories that we hold onto. The memories of friends, family, and precious moments that we carry with us throughout our lives. The songwriter expresses a deep longing for someone or something that is no longer present, and how that absence can leave a profound impact on our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

And I wished for so long, cannot stay.
I have been longing for something for a long time, but it cannot stay with me forever.


All the precious moments, cannot stay.
Even the most treasured moments in life cannot last forever.


It's not like wings have fallen, cannot stay.
Nothing has physically fallen or broken, but something is still missing and cannot stay.


But still something's missing, cannot say.
There is a void that cannot be explained and is difficult to articulate.


Holding hands of daughters and sons,
Holding the hands of loved ones, particularly children.


And their faiths are falling down.
Their beliefs are being challenged, and they are losing hope.


I have wished for so long
I have had this longing for a very long time.


How I wish for you today.
I really want you to be here with me today.


Will I walk the long road? Cannot stay
Will I go through the difficult journey of life? It is inevitable.


There's no need to say goodbye
There is no need to bid farewell because people and memories live on in our hearts.


All the friends and family.
All the loved ones and relatives.


All the memories going round.
Memories are constantly swirling around in one's mind.


And the wind keeps rollin',
The wind continues to blow and move.


And the sky keeps turning gray.
The sky is darkening, perhaps metaphorically signifying sadness and hardship.


And the sun is set
The day is ending.


The sun will rise another day.
A message of hope- the sun will rise again tomorrow.


We all walk the long road
All of us go through the journey of life, and face our own unique challenges.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE VEDDER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@sachingirinepal

LYRICS
And I wished for so long... cannot stay.
All the precious moments... cannot stay.
It's not like wings have fallen... cannot stay.
But still something's missing... cannot say.

Holding hands of daughters and sons,
And their faiths are falling down, down, down, down...
I have wished for so long...
How I wish for you today.

Will I walk the long road? Cannot stay...
There's no need to say goodbye...(say goodbye)

All the friends and family.
All the memories going round, round, round, round...
I have wished for so long.
How I wish for you today.

And the wind keeps rollin',
And the sky keeps turning gray.
And the sun is set...
The sun will rise another day.

I have wished for so long...
How I wish for you today.
I have wished for so long...
How I wish for you today.

Will I walk the long road?
We all walk the long road...



All comments from YouTube:

@subicdreams4385

End of the night, Walking the beach alone looking at the stars, I decide the lie down by the waters edge and listen to this song on repeat. Perfection

@curtispsf

My eternal thanks to Ravi Shankar for telling me about Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in 1971 at the Concert For Bangladesh. I was just 19, and today all I know is that I know nothing and everything. Love to India AND Pakistan from the citizens of the United States. We are not our government.

@faisal1582

You are not your government. We know brother. Peace.

@UnbiasedTruth..

What did ravi say about Ustad Nusrat Fathe Ali Khan

@QueerAndUnplugged

I asked him for recommendations of vocalists from India and/or Pakistan. Without hesitation, he mentioned Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. I even asked him to write Nusrat's name down for me; he did.

@QueerAndUnplugged

@@faisal1582 Thank You. Peace to you also in the Universal Language of Music which transcends ALL borders.

@gargeebhattacharjee8681

Thank you brother.
Love to the United States too.

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@lecoexpands

Beautiful... It doesn't get eddie vedder than this...

@thekub32

Hahahaha! :D

@1979kath

haha love your comment :)

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