The Long and Winding Road
Matt Monro Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

The long and winding road, that leads to your door,
Will never disappear, I've seen that road before,
It always leads me here, lead me to your door.

The wild and windy night, that the rain washed away,
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 you door!

But still they lead me back, to the long and winding road.




You left me standing here, a long, long time ago.
Don't keep me waiting here, lead me to you

Overall Meaning

The song The Long And Winding Road is a beautifully written ballad about a journey towards love that is elusive but undeniably powerful. The song's opening line sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the metaphorical "long and winding road" representing the journey towards the love interest's door. The singer acknowledges that this road will never disappear, as it has led him to his love many times before.


The second verse of the song describes a difficult time, with a "wild and windy night" that has caused tears and a longing for the day. The singer pleads with his love interest to show him the way, and not leave him standing alone. He reflects on the multiple times he has tried to find his way to her, but ended up returning to the long and winding road.


The final verse repeats the sentiment of the first two, with the singer asking not to be left waiting at the end of the road, but to be led to his love's door. The repeated line "But still they lead me back, to the long and winding road" emphasizes the power that this journey holds over the singer, and the undeniable pull of love.


Overall, The Long And Winding Road is a beautiful depiction of the human journey towards love, and the determination and longing that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

The long and winding road, that leads to your door,
Life's journey is full of twists and turns, but despite its challenges, it always brings me back to your door.


Will never disappear, I've seen that road before,
No matter how far I stray from this path, I know that it will always be there, calling me home.


It always leads me here, lead me to your door.
No matter where life takes me, this road always leads me back to the one I love.


The wild and windy night, that the rain washed away,
Life's storms can be fierce and overwhelming, but they inevitably pass, leaving us with nothing but tears.


Has left a pool of tears, crying for the day.
The pain of past struggles can still be felt, even when the storm is long gone.


Why leave me standing here? Let me know the way.
I am lost and uncertain, unable to find my way forward. Please guide me, show me the way.


Many times I've been alone, and many times I've cried.
I have suffered through many trials and tribulations, struggling to find my way in this world.


Anyway you'll never know the many ways I've tried,
Despite my efforts, it feels as though I am constantly falling short, unable to reach the goal I seek.


And still they lead me back, to the long winding road.
Despite everything, I am still drawn back to the path that leads me to you.


You left me standing here, a long, long time ago.
You have been gone for what feels like an eternity, leaving me alone and lost in a world without you.


Don't leave me waiting here, lead me to your door!
I cannot bear the thought of another moment spent without you. Please bring me back to your side, to the place where I belong.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

@lennylegina2995

Great singer.💚☺👩

@inezsitu7291

The favorite voice of the Philippines, a nation of singers. This recording, from 1977, was the final Beatles song Matt Monro recorded and all are superb.

@roblloyd6082

Perfection rip old man

@bertdimson

beautiful! would you have Matt Monro's "Only Once" you can upload too?

@cynthialopez7226

Wow this blows McFartney's version clean away!

@dadama925

I don't think Matt would have been happy with this rendition of the song.

More Versions