Nonso Amadi was born on September 1, 1995, to Nigerian parents. He is the third among a family of seven and grew up in Nigeria before moving to the U.K. in 2014 to continue his studies at Swansea University. Before moving to the U.K., he attended the St. Gregory's College, Ikoyi secondary school and graduated in the year 2009, he studied chemical engineering in Covenant University, and he holds a master's degree from McMaster University, Canada.[2]
Long way home
Nonso Amadi Lyrics
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If I stay another day
Would you come would you stay with me
And I know you like butterflies
I can show you where they at
Come stay then with me
So don't be shy
And if you say stop then i might stop
Just come to my side and brace yourself
Cause baby it's a long way home
Home oooo home ooooo
Said the eyes speak louder than the mouth
And baby I've been shouting out aloud
My head keeps spinning round
Whenever you're around
So don't be shy
Cause I know the shortcut to the right spot
And if you say stop then I might stop
Just come to my side and brace yourself
Cause baby it's a long way home
I wanna fly home oooo
Can you turn around
I wanted to scratch your soul
I promise I'll take you home
It's just a different road
The song "Long Way Home" by Nonso Amadi tells a story of a man who wants to be with the person he loves so much. The first stanza has the singer asking the love interest if they would come or stay if he goes, waits or stays another day. He encourages them not to be shy and reiterates his knowledge of the shortcut to the right spot. The singer believes that they can keep their love intact and that distance is not a factor as long as they are together.
In the chorus, the singer talks about how he wants to return home, and he believes that his love interest is the only one who can take him there. Here, he says that 'eyes speak louder than the mouth,' indicating that it is not about what one says but rather what they feel deep in their hearts. The singer assures the love interest that he would take them home, but it would be a different road.
The bridge sees the singer asking the love interest to turn around as he wants to scratch their soul. He reminds the love interest that he will take them home and emphasizes that it's just a different road.
Line by Line Meaning
If I go if I wait
I am contemplating leaving, should I remain or leave?
If I stay another day
Should I stay and see what unfolds tomorrow or leave immediately?
Would you come would you stay with me
Will you be there with me to give me clarity on the decision to make?
And I know you like butterflies
I am aware that you have a liking for butterflies.
I can show you where they at
I can direct you to places where you can find butterflies.
Come stay then with me
Join me and stay with me.
So don't be shy
Please don't be afraid.
Cause I know the shortcut to the right spot
I am confident that I know the shortest route to the perfect place for us.
And if you say stop then i might stop
I'll halt whenever you ask me to.
Just come to my side and brace yourself
Join my team and get ready for what's ahead.
Cause baby it's a long way home
The journey to our desired destination is quite long.
Home oooo home ooooo
I desire to be at home with you.
Said the eyes speak louder than the mouth
The eyes speak more than the mouth, revealing love and desires.
And baby I've been shouting out aloud
I have expressed my unsaid feelings concerning you explicitly.
My head keeps spinning round
My head keeps turing around whenever you are around.
Whenever you're around
Every time you are near me.
I wanna fly home oooo
I hope to fly with you back home someday.
Can you turn around
Can you change direction and come my way?
I wanted to scratch your soul
I wanted to explore your deepest thoughts and emotions.
I promise I'll take you home
I promise to take you home safely.
It's just a different road
The path I intend to take is different from others, but we will still get home.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nonso Amadi
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