Long Way Home
Seconds of Summer Lyrics

We're taking the long way home
We are choosing to travel further home, taking more time to enjoy each other's company and the experience.

Taking the long way home
Emphasizing that they are indeed taking a longer route home than necessary.

Take me back to the middle of nowhere
Let's revisit that place where only we exist, where we can be ourselves and free from distractions.

Back to the place only you and I share
We return to the one spot in the world that truly belongs to just us.

Remember all the memories?
Recall the recollections of our past together and all the emotions tied to it.

The fireflies and make-believe
Memories of childhood and the whimsical world we created, catching fireflies and believing in make-believe.

Kicking back in the old school yard
Going back to a scenario where they met, the site of the old schoolyard, where they could relax and be carefree.

Singing songs on our guitars
Playing the guitar and singing together, something they have always shared.

This is our reality
This is the life they have chosen and made, making everything else bearable because they have each other.

Crazy stupid, you and me
No matter how bizarre or unusual they may seem to others, they have each other, and that's all that matters.

We know this is the way it's supposed to be
They are aware that this kind of life is what they want and meant to have; this is their destiny.

'Cause I don't wanna be wasting my time alone
The idea of being alone by oneself is unacceptable and depressing, so they would rather be taking this long trip, making everything sweeter with a loved one.

I wanna get lost and drive forever with you
Getting lost in the moment, being with each other and driving together are the most significant things in their lives at the moment.

Talkin' bout nothing, yeah, whatever, baby
The subject of their conversation does not matter as long as they can talk to and be with each other.

Now we're stuck in the middle of nowhere
The situation has changed; they find themselves lost, they are now stuck but still holding on to each other.

Yeah, you know we took our time to get there
They have taken all the time in the world to be together and get to their destination, and it was worth it.

We're hiding out in a dream
As they hold on to each other, they retreat into the illusions of their minds, completely ignoring everything else.

Catching fire like kerosene
Their love for each other is intense, burning like kerosene in the dark.

And you know I'd never let you down
Promising that no matter what happens, they will always be there to support each other.

'Til the sun comes up, we can own this town
As long as they are together, they can conquer the world and everything in it, leaving nothing out.

Something like make-believe
Their feelings are overwhelming, almost fairy-tale-like in intensity, creating an almost fictional setting.

Living in a movie scene
The moment feels surreal, like they are living in a dream, a fantasy, or a beautiful movie.

Hitting every red light
As they continue to travel down the long route home, they face every obstacle together.

Kissing at the stop signs, darling
At every stop sign, they take the opportunity to kiss each other, which makes all their troubles disappear.

Green Day's on the radio
The music playing on the radio is Green Day, the band that they both listen to all the time.

And everything is alright
Despite any challenges, as long as they are together, everything will always be all right.

Now we're turning off the headlights, darling
They are purposely turning off the headlights, so they can be free from distractions and see the world in darkness.

We're just taking it slow
They are now moving slowly, enjoying the journey, and each other's company, savoring every moment.