Long way home
Mayberry Lyrics
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She danced all night in her best clothes
All she wants and all she knows is painted across the west coast
This girls got it all figured out
Life of the party baby just slow down
I know I got to let this go, but there's one thing you should know
Girl you are my world, and everything you do and words you say
I want it all tonight
Baby come a little closer, get up off the floor
This isn't the same girl I used to adore
Caught in the spotlight, hair all a mess
She's slurring her words but looking her best
She'll catch everyone's eyes, but she knows she'll always have mine
Slow down my dear, you'll never be as young as you are tonight
I caught her in the driveway, turned her around and said
I hate the days When you're not around and I don't know what to do
I got on one knee pulled out the ring and sang
"I'm Inlove with you"
The lyrics of Mayberry's song "Long Way Home" tell a story of a girl who is on a journey, both physically and emotionally. The line "She took the long way home, not a place to go" suggests that she is avoiding facing certain realities or responsibilities and chooses to take a longer route, metaphorically representing her desire to delay confronting her problems. Instead of dealing with her issues, she indulges in temporary pleasures, as symbolized by her dancing all night in her best clothes.
The next lines, "All she wants and all she knows is painted across the west coast," convey that the girl is searching for something, possibly meaning or fulfillment, and is seeking it in the extravagant lifestyle often associated with the west coast. Despite appearing to have everything figured out and being the life of the party, she's urged to slow down and take the time to reflect on her choices.
The chorus reveals the significance of the girl in the singer's life, as he expresses that she is his world. Her actions and words continually leave a profound impact on him, taking his breath away. He acknowledges that he cannot change time, indicating that he wants to make the most of the present moment and cherish their relationship.
In the second verse, the girl is portrayed in a different context. She is described as being caught in the spotlight and her appearance may seem disheveled or messy, but she knows she still has the attention and love of the singer. He encourages her to come closer, reassuring her that she is not the same person he used to adore, but he still holds her affection.
The bridge of the song demonstrates the singer's love and longing for the girl. He expresses how much he despises the days when she is not around and how lost he feels without her. The climax of the bridge is when he goes down on one knee, presents a ring, and professes his love by singing, "I'm in love with you." This showcases the depth of their connection and his desire to make a lifelong commitment to her.
Overall, "Long Way Home" tells a tale of a girl who is searching for something and living life to the fullest, but there is a deeper emotional connection between her and the singer. The song poignantly captures the complexities of relationships and the desire for a deeper bond despite the challenges and uncertainties of life's journey.
Line by Line Meaning
She took the long way home, not a place to go
She deliberately chose a longer route back, not because she had a destination in mind, but to delay facing reality
She danced all night in her best clothes
She spent the entire night dancing, wearing her finest attire, seeking temporary solace from her troubles
All she wants and all she knows is painted across the west coast
Her desires and limited knowledge are symbolically represented by the imagery of the west coast, which she associates with freedom and possibilities
This girl's got it all figured out
Despite her chaotic lifestyle, she appears to have a plan or a clear understanding of how she wants to live
Life of the party baby just slow down
Although she enjoys being the center of attention and the life of the party, she should take a moment to relax and calm down
I know I got to let this go, but there's one thing you should know
She acknowledges that she needs to move on from something, but she wants to communicate a particular message before doing so
Girl you are my world, and everything you do and words you say
She considers the girl to be the most important aspect of her life, valuing everything she does and says
Always take my breath away and I can't change time, you know that I
The girl consistently leaves her breathless, and she remains aware that time cannot be altered, emphasizing her desire to cherish the present
I want it all tonight
She wants to experience everything the night has to offer, seeking fulfillment and excitement
Baby come a little closer, get up off the floor
She desires her partner to approach and leave behind their troubles, wanting them to stand up and face the world together
This isn't the same girl I used to adore
The girl's behavior and appearance have changed, and she no longer embodies the qualities that initially captivated her
Caught in the spotlight, hair all a mess
She finds herself in a situation where she is the center of attention, yet her disheveled hair reflects the internal chaos she's experiencing
She's slurring her words but looking her best
Although her speech is impaired, she presents herself as the best version of herself outwardly
She'll catch everyone's eyes, but she knows she'll always have mine
Though she may attract the attention of others, she remains aware that she has a special place in her partner's heart
Slow down my dear, you'll never be as young as you are tonight
She advises her partner to take it easy, as they will never again be as youthful and vibrant as they are in the present moment
I caught her in the driveway, turned her around and said
She intercepted the girl in the driveway, physically redirecting her attention towards herself
I hate the days when you're not around and I don't know what to do
She expresses her dislike for the days when the girl is absent from her life, leaving her directionless and unsure of how to proceed
I got on one knee, pulled out the ring, and sang 'I'm in love with you'
She made a traditional romantic gesture of proposing on one knee, presenting a ring as a symbol of her deep affection and serenading the girl to express her love
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jaime Rodriguez
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