The Long and Winding Road
The Revival Band Lyrics
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Will never disappear,
I've seen that road before It always leads me here,
Leads me to your door.
The wild and windy night the rain washed away,
Has left a pool of tears crying for the day.
Many times I've been alone and many times I've cried
Anyway you'll never know the many ways I've tried, but
Still they lead me back to the long and winding road
You left me standing here a long, long time ago
Don't leave me waiting here, lead me to you door
"The Long and Winding Road" is one of the most popular songs in the Beatles' canon, and The Revival Band's interpretation of it captures the emotional yearning inherent in the lyrics. The title itself paints a vivid picture of a path that twists and turns, disappearing over the horizon. The singer of the song has traveled this road before, and it always leads to the door of the object of their affection.
The second stanza introduces a motif of loss and despair, describing a "wild and windy night" that has left a "pool of tears" for the singer to cry into. They implore their beloved to show them the way, to stop leaving them "standing here" and to "lead me to your door." Despite their efforts, they have been left alone and crying many times, but they always end up back on the long and winding road that leads to the one they love.
The final stanza paints a picture of the singer having waited for a long time, and they are desperate for their beloved to lead them to their door, to finally end their loneliness and wandering. The song is a moving exploration of the pain and longing that can come with unrequited love, but it also speaks to our enduring hope that the people we care about will ultimately guide us home.
Line by Line Meaning
The long and winding road that leads to your door,
The path to reach you is complicated and never-ending
Will never disappear,
It's a fixed route that cannot be erased
I've seen that road before,
I've been on this path previously
It always leads me here,
The road inevitably brings me to you
Leads me to your door.
It guides me to your home, where you are waiting
The wild and windy night the rain washed away,
A stormy and turbulent night that caused destruction
Has left a pool of tears crying for the day.
It resulted in emotional distress that lasted for a while
Why leave me standing here, let me know the way
Why abandon me here without direction
Many times I've been alone and many times I've cried
I've been lonely and sad numerous times
Anyway you'll never know the many ways I've tried, but
Despite my attempts, you'll never understand how much I've tried
Still they lead me back to the long and winding road
However, it always results in me being back to the same difficult path
You left me standing here a long, long time ago
You abandoned me here a long time ago
Don't leave me waiting here, lead me to your door
Please don't leave me here alone, guide me to come to you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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