She taught herself guitar while bored touring the UK as an actor, swapping a life of theatres for venues! She has spent the last two years gigging with her band across the UK including at Glastonbury Festival and has also played in America at LA’s legendary Whiskey A Go Go.
September 2014 saw the release of her debut EP, "Who's Lovin' Me Now?".
Long way home
Kerri Watt Lyrics
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Break the silence, hold me close
Tell me what's underneath it all
'Cause you're keeping me awake
And I lie here wishing you could
Find the word you wanna say
But there's no point in pretending
That our stars did not align
Or should I say collide?
I know that I can keep you near
And, although you have to leave me here
But, baby, it's a long way
It's a long way home
Baby, it's a long way
It's a long way home
You made up your mind
Maybe all of this attention
Is just for being kind
So, I won't overthink
It's taking you too long to see
I'm already good enough for me
You always have the stars above
Ya know it ya know it
Distance cannot change this love
Ya know it ya know it
But, baby, it's a long way
It's a long way home
Baby, it's a long way
It's a long way home
(It's a long way home)
It's a long way home
Baby, it's a long way
It's a long way home
Baby, it's a long way
It's a long way home
Baby, it's a long way
It's a long way home
Baby, it's a long way
It's a long way home
(It's a long way)
Baby, it's a long way
It's a long way home
Baby, it's a long way
It's a long way home
Baby, it's a long way
It's a long way home
Baby, it's a long way
It's a long way home
Kerri Watt's song Long Way Home explores the bittersweet emotion of wanting to hold onto a relationship that has reached its endpoint. The first verse speaks of a desperate need to speak honestly about what is going on in the relationship, asking the partner to break the silence and to reveal what is really underneath it all. The next few lines create a feeling of vulnerability as the singer confesses that they wish their partner would find the words they need to say to fix the relationship and keep them together, further emphasizing the longing for connection in this situation.
The chorus speaks of distance and the difficult journey ahead (both figuratively and literally), as the relationship cannot continue or be salvaged, and one partner is left alone while the other one has to travel away. While the singer acknowledges the distance and the potential challenges they will face, she also notes the power of love, suggesting that even though they are far apart, the relationship’s essence will endure beyond the distance.
The second verse speaks to the reality that sometimes a partner’s attention can be misinterpreted, and perhaps they are offering care and kindness rather than actual romantic affection. The singer notes her decision not to overthink the situation and that she has learned she is good enough for herself and does not need a partner to make her feel validated. The bridge is a repetition of the affirmations about the relationship's strength regardless of distance, and ultimately, the song ends by repeating the same thought - that it is a long and challenging journey "home" - both to the other person and to the self.
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