The Long Road
R.E.M. & Patti Smith Lyrics

And I wished for so long, cannot stay.
I have been wishing for a long time that things would remain as they are, but unfortunately, that is not possible.

All the precious moments, cannot stay.
I cannot hold on to all those beautiful moments that I have had in the past forever. They are fleeting and will not last.

It's not like wings have fallen, cannot stay.
Although it feels like everything is falling apart, like a bird that cannot fly anymore, I know that this is not the case. It is something else that is missing.

But still something's missing, cannot say.
I cannot quite put my finger on what is wrong, but I know that something feels off, and it is missing from my life.

Holding hands of daughters and sons,
As a parent, I hold my children's hands tightly, and I want to protect them from the world that is falling apart around us.

And their faiths are falling down.
Even though I try to shelter them from the harsh realities, I can see that their hopes and dreams are being dashed by the events that are unfolding.

Will I walk the long road? Cannot stay
I am not sure if I am ready to face the long and difficult road ahead, but I know that I cannot stay in this place forever.

There's no need to say goodbye
Even though I may be leaving this place, I know that I will carry with me the memories and experiences that I have had here. There is no need to say goodbye.

All the friends and family.
I am surrounded by my loved ones, and they are an anchor in this tumultuous world.

All the memories going round.
I am constantly reminded of all the good times that I have had, and those memories keep me going through the tough times.

And the wind keeps rollin',
The world continues to spin, and the winds of change are always blowing.

And the sky keeps turning gray.
The skies are often cloudy and gray, but I know that the sun is still shining somewhere above the clouds.

And the sun is set
As the sun sets on this chapter of my life, I know that there are new beginnings waiting for me.

The sun will rise another day.
No matter how dark the night may seem, I know that the sun will always rise again, and with it comes the hope of a new day.

We all walk the long road
Life is a journey that we all must face, and it is not always an easy path. We may walk different roads, but we are all in this together.