The Long Way Home
Little Willies & Norah Jones Lyrics

Well I stumbled in the darkness
I made mistakes and faced difficulties without any guidance or clarity

I'm lost and alone
I feel disconnected and isolated

Though I said I'd go before us
Despite promising to lead the way

And show the way back home
And guide us back to a place of comfort and belonging

Is there a light up ahead?
Is there hope or a solution in sight?

I can't hold on very long
I'm losing strength and endurance

Forgive me pretty baby
I'm asking for forgiveness, my dear

But I always take the long way home
But I tend to choose the more complicated and difficult path in life

Money's just something you throw
Money is easily disregarded and discarded

Off the back of a train
As insignificant as something falling off a moving train

I got a handful of lightening
I possess something unpredictable and powerful

And a hat full of rain
But I also carry sadness and hardship

And I know that I said
And I understand that I declared

I'd never do it again
That I wouldn't repeat past mistakes

Oh, and I love you sweet baby
Oh, and I deeply care for you, my dear

But I always take the long way home
But I always choose the more complex and challenging route

I put food on the table
I provide sustenance and support

And roof overhead
And a shelter above

But I'd trade it all tomorrow
But I would willingly exchange it all in the future

For the highway instead
For the freedom and adventure of the open road

Watch your back if I should tell
Be cautious if I were to confess

Your love's the only thing I've ever known
That your love is the only meaningful experience I've ever had

One thing's for sure sweet baby
One thing is certain, my dear

I always take the long way home
I always opt for the more intricate and prolonged journey

You know I love you baby
You are aware of my deep affection, my dear

More than the whole wide world
More than anything else in existence

I'm your woman
I am dedicated to you, my dear

I know you are my pearl
I recognize your great worth and value

So let's go out past the party lights
So, let's escape from the distractions and superficiality

Where we can finally be alone
Where we can truly connect and have privacy

Come with me
Join me on this journey

And we can take the long way home
And together we can choose the more complex and challenging route

Mm-mm, come with me
Mm-mm, join me

Together we can take the long way home
Together, we can embark on the more intricate and prolonged journey

Mm-mm, come with me
Mm-mm, join me

Together we can take the long way home
Together, we can opt for the more complex and challenging route