The Long Way Home
Nora Jones/Norah Jones Lyrics

Well I stumbled in the darkness
I am lost and confused in life, unsure of the direction I should be heading in.

I'm lost and alone
In addition to being lost, I feel incredibly isolated and unsure of who to turn to.

Though I said I'd go before us
Despite my promise to lead the way for us, I find myself struggling to find my own path.

And show the way back home
I wish that I could find a way to lead myself and those who count on me back to a place of comfort and safety.

Is there a light up ahead?
I am hoping to see a glimmer of hope or guidance on my path, but it is hard to discern anything in the darkness.

I can't hold on very long
I am feeling especially vulnerable and uncertain, and I fear that I will not be able to persevere for much longer.

Forgive me pretty baby
I am apologizing to a loved one for my recent behavior, which has likely been erratic and unreliable.

But I always take the long way home
Despite my best efforts to chart a direct path, I often end up taking a circuitous and confusing route through my life.

Money's just something you throw
I believe that wealth isn't important in the grand scheme of things and that it can be easily squandered.

Off the back of a train
Money can be lost or gained very quickly, and is ultimately not a reliable source of stability.

I got a handful of lightening
I feel like I have something deeply valuable and special in my life, but it is elusive and hard to grasp.

And a hat full of rain
While I feel like I have this greatness in my life, I also feel weighed down by negativity and sadness.

And I know that I said
I recognize that I have made promises before that I have failed to keep.

I'd never do it again
However, I also recognize that it is difficult to escape old patterns of behavior and tendencies.

Oh, and I love you sweet baby
Amidst all of this confusion and uncertainty, I am reaffirming my love and affection for a partner or loved one.

I put food on the table
I work hard to take care of myself and those close to me, ensuring that we have what we need to survive.

And roof overhead
Beyond just basic provisions, I also make sure that we have a safe, comfortable place to live or be together.

But I'd trade it all tomorrow
Despite this care and effort put into my current living situation, I often dream of something different or more exciting.

For the highway instead
I yearn for a sense of adventure and freedom, something beyond the mundane daily tasks that currently fill my life.

Watch your back if I should tell
While I am dedicated and loyal to my loved ones, I also have a tendency to be unpredictable or unreliable.

Your loves the only thing I've ever known
Regardless of the various twists and turns that my life has taken, love has always been at the heart of it.

One thing's for sure sweet baby
Despite my confusion and uncertainty about many aspects of my life, I am sure about my feelings for my partner or loved one.

I always take the long way home
Despite my best efforts to chart a direct and simple path, I always end up taking the scenic, complicated route.

You know I love you baby
I reassure my loved one of my deep and abiding love, which is an anchor in my life.

More than the whole wide world
My love for them transcends anything else in my life, and is immeasurable in its depth and scope.

I'm your woman
I reframe my gender in terms of my partnership, asserting my role as a committed and devoted partner.

I know you are my pearl
I cherish and value my partner deeply, seeing them as something rare and beyond price.

So let's go out past the party lights
Let's leave behind the superficial, fleeting distractions of everyday life and find something more meaningful and fulfilling.

Where we can finally be alone
In this space, we can be together and connected without the distractions or intrusions of others.

Come with me
I urge my partner to join me on this journey.

And we can take the long way home
Together, we can navigate the twists and turns of life and find joy and fulfillment in the journey itself.