The Long Way Home
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They ask why I take so long to get home
People around me wonder why I don't get home quickly

I know that I live close but I took the long road
Although my home is nearby, I prefer to take a longer route

There's no screaming or falling out of love
By taking the long route, I avoid arguments and conflicts

No fighting for control if I take the long road
Instead of struggling to control my life, I prefer to take things slow

I'ma take the long way home
I have decided to take a longer path back home

'Cause walking through that door's not easy
I dread going home because it's challenging for me

I don't walk fast for a reason
I prefer to walk at a steady pace instead of rushing

And I don't care if anyone sees me
I am not concerned about attracting attention or looking cool

I was happy until this shit happened
Something unfortunate happened to me, and it has taken away my joy

They all laugh 'cause they don't understand it
People laugh at me because they don't comprehend my situation

I get violent at school when I've had it
When I am overwhelmed, I tend to become aggressive at school

I never get anything that I'm asking
I am used to being ignored or denied what I ask for

Four o'clock when I open up the door
I arrive home at around four in the evening

Half their stuff is laying on the floor
My family members left their belongings scattered all over the place

Yeah, here we go back inside of the hailstorm
It feels like I am returning to a stormy, chaotic environment

Mama at the table telling me she can't take more
My mother expresses her frustration and exhaustion to me

Sayin' "I'll leave soon" but you're lying
My mother promises to leave soon, but I know she is not speaking the truth

I don't see your bags packed, you're not trying
I know my mother is not attempting to leave because she has not packed her bags

What do you see in him and his demons?
I question my mother's attraction to her partner and his negative qualities

If I call the cops you can't keep secrets
I threaten to report my mother's abusive partner to the authorities so that she can't protect him

It's been a pretty bad day
I have had a challenging day

Rain filling up my bag
My bag is becoming heavy and filled with rainwater

Good thing I don't care about homework
I am fortunate not to worry about homework or schoolwork

My teacher needs to go and get a soul first
I criticize my teacher's lack of empathy or understanding of my situation

My life at home been a mess, yeah
My home life is a complete mess

Feels like I been put to the test
It feels like I am enduring a challenging trial or ordeal

My parents never shut up with complaining
My parents are always complaining and arguing with each other

All know life is hard just learn to take it
I understand that life is challenging, and I need to accept it and move forward

If I left I wonder if they'd notice
I ponder whether my family would miss me if I left home

I'd take the cat and not the path they've chosen
If I had to leave, I would take my cat with me, not follow the same path as my family

I'll start a new life once again
I plan to begin a new life yet again

Sleep in a bag on an old park bench
I anticipate sleeping on an old park bench in a bag (homeless)

It's a long walk home
I realize that the long road I took was an arduous journey towards going back home