The Long Road
Eddie Vedder & Nusrat Fateh Ali Kahn Lyrics

And I wished for so long. Cannot stay.
I've been hoping for something for a while, but that hope cannot last forever and neither can I.

All the precious moments. Cannot stay.
Even the most wonderful times we experience eventually come to an end.

It's not like wings have fallen. Cannot stay.
Although things may seem fine, something is still not quite right and it cannot be ignored forever.

But still something's missing. I cannot say, yeah.
There is a void that I can't seem to fill or even put my finger on, and it's causing me unrest.

Holding hands are daughters and sons.
Children, the next generation, are holding onto each other and standing together.

And their faiths are falling down, down, down, down.
Their belief in something greater than themselves is dwindling, decreasing over time.

I have wished for so long. How I wish for you today.
I've been longing for someone, missing their presence and wishing for them to be here with me today.

Will I walk the long road? (the long road) Cannot stay. (the long road)
Am I going to face a difficult and uncertain journey, one that cannot be avoided or put off any longer?

There's no need to say goodbye. (to say goodbye)
We don't have to part ways or end things, we can continue moving forward together.

All the friends and family.
The people who are closest to us in life, who provide love and support.

All the memories going round, round, round, round.
Memories of the past are constantly circulating in our minds, reminding us of what once was.

And the wind keeps roaring.
Amidst all of this chaos and confusion, the wind keeps howling, reminding us of the power of nature.

And the sky keeps turning grey.
Despite the passing of time, the sky remains dark and dreary, representing the uncertainty and discomfort we feel.

And the sun is set. The sun will rise another day.
Although things may seem bleak right now, there is always a new day on the horizon and a chance for things to improve.

I... I have wished for so long. How I wish for you today.
I've been holding onto this hope for a while, desperately needing someone by my side.

Will I walk the long road? We all walk the long road.
Am I going to face the challenges that come with living a full life? Yes, just as we all will.

Will I walk the long road? We all walk the long road.
Will I face adversity in the journey of life? Yes, just like every other person out there.

Will I walk the long road? We all walk the long road.
Are we all in this together, navigating the ups and downs of life side by side? Absolutely.