Tge Long Way Home
Norah Jones Lyrics


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Well I stumbled in the darkness
I'm lost and alone
Though I said I'd go before us
And show the way back home
Is there a light up ahead?
I can't hold on very long
Forgive me pretty baby
But I always take the long way home

Money's just something you throw
Off the back of a train
I got a handful of lightening
And a hat full of rain
And I know that I said
I'd never do it again
Oh, and I love you sweet baby
But I always take the long way home

I put food on the table
And roof overhead
But I'd trade it all tomorrow
For the highway instead
Watch your back if I should tell
Your loves the only thing I've ever known
One thing's for sure sweet baby
I always take the long way home

You know I love you baby
More than the whole wide world
I'm your woman
I know you are my pearl
So let's go out past the party lights
Where we can finally be alone
Come with me
And we can take the long way home
Mm-mm, come with me
Together we can take the long way home




Mm-mm, come with me
Together we can take the long way home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Norah Jones's song "The Long Way Home" explore the theme of romantic relationships and the different paths taken in love. The opening lines of the song, "Well I stumbled in the darkness / I'm lost and alone / Though I said I'd go before us / And show the way back home," suggest a sense of detachment and disorientation regarding the central relationship. The singer acknowledges her partner's attempts to lead her back towards emotional security and stability, but she cannot seem to find her way. The line "There a light up ahead / I can't hold onto her arm" reinforces this idea of separation and inability to connect.


Jones then introduces the metaphor of a journey by describing the singer as someone who always "takes the long way home." This phrase implies that the character is not afraid to embrace detours and unexpected twists and turns on the road of life. The line "Money's just something you throw / Off the back of a train" suggests a carefree attitude towards material possessions that is contrasted with the weightiness of emotional commitment. The words "Got a handful of lightening / A hat full of rain" convey a sense of exhilaration and vulnerability that goes hand in hand with the unknown journey.


Jones ups the stakes in the chorus with the lyrics "And I love you pretty baby / But I always take the long way home," indicating that the character's love is not in doubt, but the path she takes may not always be smooth sailing. She trades the stability of "food on the table / And roof overhead" for a life full of uncertainty on the open road because "Loves the only thing I've ever known." The line "Watch your back if I should tell you" underscores the unpredictability of love and the possibility of heartbreak.


In the final verse, Jones appeals to her lover's understanding and support as she navigates her emotional landscape. She says "You know I love you baby / More than the whole wide world / You are my woman / I know you are my pearl." The invitation "Come with me / And we can take the long way home" underscores the idea that love is a shared journey, and that even if the path may be circuitous, it's one worth taking together.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I stumbled in the darkness
I am lost and uncertain about where to go or what to do


I'm lost and alone
I feel like no one understands me and I am by myself in this journey


Though I said I'd go before us
Even though I promised to lead the way and be strong


And show the way back home
And guide us back to a place of familiarity and comfort


There a light up ahead
I see a glimmer of hope or a potential solution to my problems


I can't hold onto her arm
I cannot rely on someone else to guide me and must find my way on my own


Forgive me pretty baby
I apologize to my loved one for my shortcomings and failings


But I always take the long way home
However, I know I have a tendency to make things harder for myself by taking a less direct approach


Money's just something you throw
Money has little value and can be easily wasted or lost


Off the back of a train
As if it were unimportant or disposable


Got a handful of lightening
I have a fleeting and unpredictable source of inspiration or motivation


A hat full of rain
I have an abundance of sadness or difficult emotions


And I know that I said
Even though I made a promise or assurance


I'd never do it again
That I would not make the same mistake or error twice


And I love you pretty baby
I still have strong feelings for my significant other


But I always take the long way home
But I still struggle with my tendency to overcomplicate things unnecessarily


I put food on the table
I provide for myself and my household


And roof overhead
And ensure we have a place to live and be protected from the elements


But I'd trade it all tomorrow
Despite this, I would give it all up for something else


For the highway instead
For an adventure or unpredictable journey


Watch your back if I should tell you
Be careful if I reveal my feelings or intentions


Loves the only thing I've ever known
Love is the one constant in my life


One thing for sure pretty baby
One thing I am sure of, my love for my significant other


I always take the long way home
But I still struggle with my tendency to complicate things unnecessarily


You know I love you baby
Expressing love and devotion to my significant other


More than the whole wide world
My love for them is immeasurable and beyond measure


You are my woman
Acknowledging my significant other's gender identity and reiterating my love for them


I know you are my pearl
Comparing my significant other to a precious gem, stating their value and importance to me.


Let's go out past the party lights
Let's leave behind distractions and focus on ourselves


We can finally be alone
We can take time to focus on our relationship without external distractions


Come with me
Inviting my significant other to join me on this journey


And we can take the long way home
Acknowledging that we may take a roundabout path, but expressing hope that we will still end up where we belong


Together we can take the long way home
Together we can work through our struggles and find our way back to a place of comfort and familiarity




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kathleen Brennan, Thomas Alan Waits

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@sunflwhrs

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