The Long and Winding Road
Lennon & McCartney Lyrics
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That leads to your door
Will never disappear
I've seen that road before
It always leads me here
Lead me to you door
The wild and windy night
Has left a pool of tears
Crying for the day
Why leave me standing here?
Let me know the way
Many times I've been alone
And many times I've cried
Anyway you'll never know
The many ways I've tried
And still they lead me back
To the long winding road
You left me standing here
A long long time ago
Don't leave me waiting here
Lead me to your door
But still they lead me back
To the long winding road
You left me standing here
A long long time ago
Don't keep me waiting here
Lead me to your door
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The Long And Winding Road by Lennon & McCartney is a song that represents the journey of a relationship that has witnessed various twists and turns, and the singer is trying to find his way back to his lover's door. The lyrics indicate how the journey is not always easy and smooth, and there are times when the singer feels lost and alone. The long and winding road is a metaphorical representation of the complexities of the relationship.
The song starts with the singer talking about the long and winding road that leads to his lover's door. He says how he has seen that road before and it always leads him to his lover's door. This line signifies how the singer has been in a similar situation before and no matter what happens, he always ends up back to his lover.
The second verse talks about the rainy and windy night that left a pool of tears. This line represents the painful moments the couple has gone through and the tears of sadness that the singer has shed because of it. He then asks his lover not to leave him standing there and lead him to the door. This line shows how the singer is taking the initiative of asking for guidance instead of waiting around for his lover to make the first move.
The final verse is a repetition of the theme of the song, where the singer says how he has been waiting for a long time and how he wants his lover to lead him to the door. The use of repetition in this verse symbolizes how the journey of their relationship is a constant struggle, but the singer is not giving up and is determined to find his way back to his lover.
Line by Line Meaning
The long and winding road
Life is long and unpredictable, with unexpected twists and turns.
That leads to your door
Regardless of where life takes me, I always find my way back to you.
Will never disappear
Our connection is unbreakable, no matter what may happen in life.
I've seen that road before
I've been through tough times before, but I always find my way back to you.
It always leads me here
No matter how far I stray, the road always leads me back to the one I love.
Lead me to your door
Please guide me back to you, as I cannot find my way on my own.
The wild and windy night
Life can be stormy and chaotic, leaving me feeling lost and alone.
That the rain washed away
Time may heal wounds, but the scars remain.
Has left a pool of tears
My feelings cannot be erased, and the pain remains deep within me.
Crying for the day
I long for the day when we can be together again, and the pain will finally subside.
Why leave me standing here?
Why did you leave me alone in this stormy, uncertain time?
Let me know the way
Please guide me through the darkness and show me the way to you.
Many times I've been alone
I've faced hardship and loneliness many times before.
And many times I've cried
Through pain and heartbreak, my tears have flowed.
Anyway you'll never know
You may never truly understand the depth of my feelings and the many ways I have tried to connect with you.
The many ways I've tried
I have done everything in my power to reach you and reconnect with you.
And still they lead me back
Despite my efforts, my heart always returns to you.
To the long winding road
The path of life, no matter how complex or difficult it may be.
You left me standing here
You left me alone in this complicated and challenging world.
A long long time ago
The pain and loneliness has persisted for what feels like an eternity.
Don't leave me waiting here
Please don't keep me in this painful state of uncertainty and separation.
Lead me to your door
Guide me back to where I belong - by your side.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of deep feelings of love and longing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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