Long Walk Home
This Day & Age Lyrics


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Finding myself
In a place I've never been
Where I don't know myself or anyone else
I can dream about the past
Or I can just let it go

I lost track of time five days ago
What is it about you
That makes me want to stay?
Is it all the love?
Or is it just the pain?

Don't leave me now
We've come to far
Just to set our eyes on a new star
I'll ride on clouds
'til you come down
Just promise me you'll always leave the ground

In the drivers seat
Is my self-esteem
Where I know that the heart should be
I'm cleaning off these shelves
To show you how I've changed
And if all goes well tonight
Will call for rain
I'm moving pass the past
At the slowest of speeds
Hoping that our loves
Exceeds our insecurities
Finding myself

Don't leave me now
We've come to far
Just to set our eyes on a new star
I'll ride on clouds
'til you come down
Just promise me you'll always leave the ground

I'm running in circles
It's you I'm thinking of
And if you don't want to talk
Then this isn't love
A new destination
I'll say my goodbyes
With my back turned to you
At least I know we tried

Don't leave me now
We've come to far
Just to set our eyes on a new star
I'll ride on clouds




'Til you come down
Just promise me you'll always leave the ground

Overall Meaning

The song Long Walk Home by This Day & Age is a reflection on the journey of self-discovery and how it often involves leaving behind the familiar and comfortable. It begins with the singer acknowledging that they are in a new place, both physically and mentally, and that they are struggling to recognize themselves and their surroundings. They are caught between nostalgia and the desire to move on, questioning whether it is the love or the pain that is keeping them rooted in this place.


The lyrics then shift to the idea of self-improvement, with the singer cleaning off shelves to show how they have changed. They are hopeful that their new-found growth can lead to a stronger, more secure and lasting love. The chorus serves as a plea to the loved one not to leave, to continue on this journey together, and to promise to always stay grounded.


The third verse sees the singer grappling with their feelings for their loved one and whether it is worth continuing with this relationship. The song ends with a bittersweet resignation, accepting that perhaps it's time to say goodbye and move on.


Overall, the song speaks to the universal struggle of finding oneself, growing and evolving, and the complexities of love and relationships. It acknowledges the fear and uncertainty that comes with change, but ultimately encourages taking a chance on growth and self-discovery.


Line by Line Meaning

Finding myself
Starting to discover myself


In a place I've never been
In an unfamiliar environment


Where I don't know myself or anyone else
Feeling disconnected and lost


I can dream about the past
Reflecting on what has already happened


Or I can just let it go
Deciding not to dwell on the past


I lost track of time five days ago
Feeling consumed by emotions and not being able to keep track of time


What is it about you
Wondering what makes this person so special


That makes me want to stay?
Feeling a strong connection and desire to continue being with this person


Is it all the love?
Questioning if the emotions felt are solely love


Or is it just the pain?
Wondering if the intense feelings are just a result of past hurt


Don't leave me now
Not wanting to lose this person


We've come too far
Don't want to give up after coming so far in the relationship


Just to set our eyes on a new star
Not ready to move onto someone new


I'll ride on clouds
Describing the feeling of pure happiness and joy


'til you come down
Until reality sets in


Just promise me you'll always leave the ground
Asking the person to always be grounded and honest


In the driver's seat
Taking control of my emotions


Is my self-esteem
My self-worth is taking control


Where I know that the heart should be
Realizing how important emotions and feelings are


I'm cleaning off these shelves
Removing past hurt and pain to make room for a new relationship


To show you how I've changed
Demonstrating personal growth and self-improvement


And if all goes well tonight
If everything works out perfectly tonight


Will call for rain
A metaphor for a change of emotion or feelings


I'm moving past the past
Looking toward the future instead of dwelling on past events


At the slowest of speeds
Taking things slowly and carefully


Hoping that our loves
Wishing for a long-lasting and successful relationship


Exceeds our insecurities
Being confident that the love shared is stronger than any personal insecurities


I'm running in circles
Feeling confused and uncertain of the relationship


It's you I'm thinking of
Constantly on my mind


And if you don't want to talk
If the other person doesn't want to communicate


Then this isn't love
Realizing that love requires communication and mutual effort


A new destination
Starting fresh somewhere else


I'll say my goodbyes
Ending the current relationship


With my back turned to you
Not wanting to see the pain on the other person's face


At least I know we tried
Being proud of the effort put into the relationship




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