Long way home
Los Po-Boy-Citos Lyrics
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Saying hey man have a heart
But he will not be a part of just, you know
Giving a man a fish for a day
But the girl right behind him said
Hey man, never mind him
I don't have very much but what if you and me get some lunch
Well he hated them both as he walked away.
He had a long way home
He had a long way home
Well he said, My mistress's eyes, they're nothing like the sun
But they're so perfect, they're so beautiful to me
But she shrank from his grip, bit her lower lip, as she cried
Why do you mock me? Why do you mock me
She had a long way home
He had a long way home
They had a long way home
They say that beauty runs all the way down
She's no princess of popularity
And if I could catch a glimpse of a mystic's playlist
It might teach me how to see
But we've got a long way home
We've got a long way home
Hey we've got a long way home
the longer it takes. The song "Long Way Home" by Los Po-Boy-Citos is about a person who is driving to his lover's place on a Monday morning. He is feeling hot and tired, but the thought of meeting his lover is keeping him going. He can taste her kisses and see her face, and the faster he goes, the longer it takes. He is carrying a lonely heart, and it's making the journey seem longer than it is. He stops for some gasoline but doesn't have time to wash the windows clean. He is burning with desire, and his heart is a heavy load that is slowing him down. There is no "short way home" for him.
The song portrays the longing and anticipation of meeting someone you love after being away from them. It talks about the challenges of the journey, which could be taken literally or metaphorically. The lyrics are straightforward, but the catchy tune and the repetition of the chorus make it easy to sing along.
Line by Line Meaning
Monday morning, 6a.M.
The singer is setting the scene for the start of their journey.
Gonna be a hot one again
The weather is expected to be hot, potentially making the journey uncomfortable.
Put some coffee in my cup
The singer is fueling up on caffeine for their long drive.
Got my Chevy and I saddled up
The artist is ready to go in their trusty Chevrolet.
And I roll, roll, roll, roll
The artist emphasizes their constant motion on the road.
Got another hundred miles to go
The singer still has a long way to travel.
I can taste your kisses, see your face
The singer is thinking about their significant other.
And the faster I go the longer it takes
Despite their desire to reach their destination, the artist feels as though time is slowing down the faster they drive.
Well, this lonely heart is a heavy load
The artist is feeling burdened by their loneliness on the journey.
And it's slowing me down and there
The artist's emotional state is affecting their physical journey.
Ain't no short way home
The singer acknowledges that the journey won't be easy or quick.
Make a stop for some gasoline
The artist needs to refuel their vehicle.
Ain't got time to wash the windows clean
The singer is focused solely on getting to their destination.
Burning highway, burning tires
The singer is driving quickly.
Burning oil, and burning desire
The singer's desire to reach their significant other is strong.
Taste your kisses, see your face
The artist repeats their desire to see their significant other.
And the faster I go the longer it takes
Again, time seems to be moving slower despite the artist's efforts.
Well, this lonely heart is a heavy load
The weight of their loneliness is again felt.
And it's slowing me down and there
The singer's emotions are affecting their journey.
Ain't no short way
The artist acknowledges that the journey won't be easy or quick.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: John Janzen, Micah Janzen, Simon Janzen
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