EP "Alone" released in 2002
Long way home
Outtareach Lyrics
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No one hears the cry of our yell,
And the violence of the hurting words
Its funny how we rebel, by hurting ourselves
Broken and battered and torn into 2
When we're supposed to live a life as 1
Its not how I thought that things should be
When we come, to this place shall we stand
I think its obvious that we'll come to understand
We'll take the long way home
We'll come together and live forever
Another life time, we will not fall down
To lost deceptions and misdirection
So what are we fighting for, we'll take the long way home x2
In the song "Long Way Home" by Outtareach, the artist highlights the ways in which humanity has lost its way, fighting each other and hurting ourselves in the process. The opening lines question the purpose of the fighting, as nobody can hear the cries of those involved. The violence and hurtful words are noted as how we rebel against each other, ultimately leading to our own pain and suffering. The chorus highlights the need to come together and understand each other, taking the long way home together. The final lines emphasize the importance of not falling prey to deception and misdirection, and not losing sight of what's truly important.
Overall, the lyrics of "Long Way Home" speak to the need for empathy, understanding, and unity in an often divisive world. The metaphors of brokenness and being torn in two speak to the fractured state of humanity, and the call to take the long way home suggests that the road to understanding and unity may be difficult, but ultimately worth it. The song encourages listeners to see beyond their differences and come together for a better world, free from the violence and hurtful words that have brought us to where we are now.
Line by Line Meaning
So what are we fighting for
What is the true motivation behind our strife?
No one hears the cry of our yell,
Our screams for help go unnoticed and unheard,
And the violence of the hurting words
The harm caused by words can be just as damaging as physical violence,
Its funny how we rebel, by hurting ourselves
Our rebellion often causes us to hurt ourselves instead of actually bringing about change,
Broken and battered and torn into 2
We are left shattered and fragmented rather than united,
When we're supposed to live a life as 1
We were meant to live in harmony, as a singular entity,
Its not how I thought that things should be
This goes against what I believed was the natural order of things,
When we come, to this place shall we stand
When we reach our destination, will we fight or unite,
Or will we be suppressed, by the ruler of this land
Will we be oppressed and controlled by those in power,
I think its obvious that we'll come to understand
It is clear that we will eventually gain insight and realization,
We'll take the long way home
We will choose a longer, more difficult path to reach our destination that involves healing and unity,
We'll come together and live forever
We will unite and live in harmony for eternity,
Another life time, we will not fall down
In our next life, we will not repeat the same mistakes and pitfalls of the past,
To lost deceptions and misdirection
We will not succumb to falsehoods and being led astray,
So what are we fighting for, we'll take the long way home x2
We will choose a path of healing and unity rather than perpetuating violence and division.
Contributed by Ryan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.