Long way home
Walk Off the Earth & Lindsey Stirling Lyrics
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Love is burning slowly
Down this country road, tonight
Make a left by the corner store
Go somewhere we've never been before, we
We got plenty of time
There's a place by the lemon trees
With the stars in our eyes
It's getting late
But I'm still wide awake
I just can't hit the brakes with you
Let's take the long way home
Love is burning slowly
Down this country road
Every moment's holy, baby
I've been waiting all my life
To waste my time on you
Take the long way home, tonight
Golden hour's afterglow
Fleetwood mac's on the radio
Singing sweet little lies
Seats' pulled back and the moon is low
Time moves fast but we take it slow
Now the world's outta sight
It's getting late
But I'm still wide awake
I just can't hit the brakes with you
Let's take the long way home
Love is burning slowly
Down this country road
Every moment's holy, baby
I've been waiting all my life
To waste my time on you
Take the long way home, tonight
Long way home
Gonna take the long way home
Gonna take the long way, tonight
Let's take the long way home
Love is burning slowly
Down this country road, tonight
The lyrics of "Long Way Home" by Walk Off the Earth & Lindsey Stirling encompass a sense of adventure, romance, and cherishing the present moment. The song invites the listener to embark on a journey, both figuratively and literally, with the ones they love.
The first verse sets the scene, suggesting that the couple should take a different and longer route home. The idea behind this suggestion is to prolong the experience of being together. Love is described as burning slowly, implying that the emotions shared between the couple are deep and intensifying. As they drive down a country road, there is a sense of tranquility and serenity.
In the chorus, the idea of taking the long way home is reinforced, emphasizing the value of time spent with loved ones. Every moment is described as holy, indicating that these moments are sacred and treasured. The singer expresses their eagerness to waste their time on their partner, suggesting that spending time with them is a worthwhile and fulfilling use of their life.
The second verse presents more imagery of a peaceful and enchanting setting. The golden hour's afterglow and the mention of Fleetwood Mac's music create a nostalgic and dream-like atmosphere. The couple is depicted as taking their time, relishing in the present and escaping from the outside world. It is a moment of bliss and forgetting about the worries and stress of life.
The bridge further emphasizes the desire to take the long way home. The repetition of the phrase "gonna take the long way home" reaffirms their decision and determination to cherish each moment together. Love is still burning slowly, suggesting that their affection and connection are enduring.
Overall, "Long Way Home" evokes a sense of appreciation for love, the importance of cherishing moments with loved ones, and the desire to escape from the ordinary and embrace the journey. It encapsulates the essence of taking the scenic route, both in love and in life, to fully immerse oneself in the beauty of the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's take the long way home
Let's choose a more indirect route to our destination
Love is burning slowly
Our love is growing and developing at a steady pace
Down this country road, tonight
Along this rural path, under the night sky
Make a left by the corner store
Turn left near the small shop at the intersection
Go somewhere we've never been before, we
Explore a new place together
We got plenty of time
We have a lot of time available
There's a place by the lemon trees
There is a location near the lemon trees
We can sit all night making memories
We can spend the entire night creating lasting moments
With the stars in our eyes
Filled with excitement and optimism
It's getting late
The time is progressing and becoming later
But I'm still wide awake
I am still fully alert and awake
I just can't hit the brakes with you
I am unable to slow down or stop when I am with you
Every moment's holy, baby
Every moment is significant and precious
I've been waiting all my life
I have been anticipating this for a long time
To waste my time on you
To spend my time in a delightful and enjoyable manner with you
Golden hour's afterglow
The lingering beauty of the sunset's warm light
Fleetwood Mac's on the radio
Music by Fleetwood Mac is playing on the radio
Singing sweet little lies
Singing pleasant but false words
Seats' pulled back and the moon is low
The seats are reclined and the moon is low in the sky
Time moves fast but we take it slow
Although time passes quickly, we choose to savor each moment
Now the world's outta sight
Now the world is no longer within our immediate awareness
Gonna take the long way home
We are going to deliberately choose a longer route back
Every moment's holy, baby
Every moment is significant and precious
I've been waiting all my life
I have been anticipating this for a long time
To waste my time on you
To spend my time in a delightful and enjoyable manner with you
Take the long way home, tonight
Choose the more indirect route back to our destination this evening
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gianni Luminati Nicassio, Lindsey Stirling, Sarah Blackwood, Tokyo Speirs
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