Long Way
Sky Salt Lyrics

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I'm not gonna say that I'm sorry

Don't you judge me 'cause I gotta have it my way

Heaven have mercy on me,

Send an angel or leave me alone

Cause I am a long way from home

It is a long way from home

But it just don't matter to me

Heaven have mercy on me on the day that I die,

For I'm nothing more but a human, you see

Don't knock on my door as a stranger

Lean in closely to tear off a piece of my soul

Take it and waste it away

Like the ocean turns ashes to foam

And pulls our emotions into the unknown

It is a long way from home

(it is along way from home)

But it doesn't matter to me

(I'm gonna do what I please)

Heaven have mercy on me on the day that I fold

As long as I don't have to beg on my knees

It is a long way from home

(it is a long way from home)

But it doesn't matter to me

(Won't see me begging oh please)

Heaven have mercy on me on the day that I fold

But until that day I will do what I, do what I

Heaven's a long way from home

(heaven's a long way from home)

But it doesn't matter to me

(It doesn't matter to me)

Won't you have mercy on me on the day that I fold

But until that day I will do what I please

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sky Salt's song "Long Way" seem to express the idea of the singer finding their own way and living their life without regret or apologies. The first stanza of the song asserts the singer's independence and need for personal freedom, which they are unapologetic about. The lyrics seem to convey the idea that the singer is confident in their choices and does not need to justify them to others. The reference to an angel or being left alone suggests a preference for being given space and not wanting interference with their choices.

The second stanza seems to be directed towards those who may want to take advantage of the singer's vulnerability, but the singer does not want to give up any part of themselves that they consider to be integral. The ocean metaphor seems to symbolize the way that our emotions can be turned to foam and pulled into the unknown when we allow others to take advantage of us. The singer is aware of this danger and does not want to give in to it.

Overall, the song seems to be a celebration of individuality and personal freedom. The singer wants to do what makes them happy without apology and without being judged by others. The repeated references to heaven and mercy suggest that the singer is aware of the potential consequences of their choices, but they are still willing to take the risk and forge their own path.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm not gonna say that I'm sorry
I refuse to apologize

Don't you judge me 'cause I gotta have it my way
Do not criticize me for wanting to do things my way

Heaven have mercy on me
May God show me mercy

Send an angel or leave me alone
Either send an angel to help me or let me be

Cause I am a long way from home
I am far from where I belong

It is a long way from home
I am very far from home

But it just don't matter to me
It doesn't bother me

Heaven have mercy on me on the day that I die
May God show mercy on me when I pass away

For I'm nothing more but a human, you see
I am just a human being

Don't knock on my door as a stranger
Do not approach me as a stranger

Lean in closely to tear off a piece of my soul
Get close to me just to hurt me emotionally