The Long and Winding Road
Will Young & Will Young & Gareth Gates Lyrics
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The long and winding road
That leads to your door
Will never disappear
I've seen that road before
It always leads me here
Leads me to your door
The wild and windy night
That the rain washed away
Has left a pool of tears
Crying for the day
Why leave me standing here
Let me know the way
Many times I've been alone, many times I've cried
Anyway you'll never know, the many ways I've tried
But still they lead me back to the
[Gareth]
Long, winding road
You left me standing here
A long, long time ago
Don't leave me waiting here
Lead me to your door
[Will]
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Still they lead me back
To the long winding road
You left me standing here
A long, long time ago
Don't leave me waiting here
Lead me to your door
Yeah yeah yeah
The Long and Winding Road by Will Young and Gareth Gates is a beautiful ballad about longing and love. The song is an interpretation of the original song by The Beatles, which was written by Paul McCartney. The duo adds their own flavor to the classic, with Will taking the lead vocals in the verses and Gareth providing the harmonies during the chorus.
The lyrics are quite poignant, as they speak of a long and winding road that leads to the door of someone the singer holds dear. It's a road that will never disappear, and every time the singer takes it, it seems to lead him straight to the doorstep of his lover. Will's verse speaks of a wild and windy night that has left him standing alone in a pool of tears. He implores his lover to show him the way and not leave him waiting any longer. Gareth then echoes the chorus, asking for the same thing but in a more pleading manner.
The song is a beautiful rendition of a classic love song, with Will and Gareth's voices blending together harmoniously. The longing in their voices is palpable and the emotions they convey are sure to resonate with listeners. The song is a testament to the enduring power of love and the lengths one is willing to go to be with the person they love.
Line by Line Meaning
The long and winding road
Life can sometimes be unpredictable and full of twists and turns.
That leads to your door
This path takes me closer to you, my destination and ultimate goal.
Will never disappear
This journey may take a long time, but I'm willing to keep walking this long and winding road, no matter what happens along the way.
I've seen that road before
I've traveled down this path before and know how hard it can be. But I'm still determined to keep going.
It always leads me here
Despite its challenges, this road always takes me to where I want to be - with you.
Leads me to your door
This winding road will ultimately bring me to your doorstep, where I can finally be with you and achieve my goal.
The wild and windy night
The journey with all its hardships and problems can feel like a cold, dark, and lonely place.
That the rain washed away
All the challenges and difficulties that were encountered along the journey can be forgotten in a moment by a cleansing rain.
Has left a pool of tears
Although the rain may have washed away the struggles of the past, it leaves only tears of pain and sorrow behind.
Crying for the day
These tears represent my yearning for a better day, for a time where everything will finally be right and in its place.
Why leave me standing here
Why must I be left to face my struggles alone, while others move on without me?
Let me know the way
If only I knew the path to take or had someone to guide me, then I wouldn't feel so lost and alone.
Many times I've been alone, many times I've cried
This journey has been long and lonely, full of heartache and pain, and I've been through it many times before.
Anyway you'll never know, the many ways I've tried
Despite my struggles, you may never know how hard I've tried to face my challenges and move forward towards my goal.
But still they lead me back to the
Despite all my attempts to move away from this path, I always seem to end up right back where I started.
Long, winding road
The path towards achieving my goal is not straightforward, but full of curves and bends.
You left me standing here
I've been left to face my struggles on my own, without a guide or a mentor to show me the way.
A long, long time ago
This journey began a long time ago and I've been on it for what feels like forever.
Don't leave me waiting here
I need someone to help guide me and show me how to keep progressing on this long and winding road.
Lead me to your door
Please help me get to where I need to be, to finally reach my goal and be with the one I love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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Susie Parker
Still love this song and loved pop idol - will young is utter wow! one of the best acts to come out of the show.
Charmaine Baines
What a trip down memory lane! Still love this, still makes me cry. Gareth Gates had such a sweet voice + Will = magical. I wish they’d made an album together. Each is so talented, but something extra beautiful happens when together. Those harmonies are breathtaking! Wow guys. Best version ever imo.
The Original
The standard of talent when these shows first started versus nowadays is absolutely stunning. I remember the nation torn on who was going to win. Both extremely talented and beautiful together
Tressala
I love their voices together. I think it is beautiful
Tony Crofts
Will is fantastic. Went to see him last year. He put on a great show.
Lewis Snell
One of the best performances even after 21 years.
Mihaela
Will young does effortless singing. Top singer.
Jay Sherriff
Both were amazing at this point. True competion.
R G
Possibly the two best singers to ever enter the Idols competition, and they competed in the same year, and incredibly, finished first and second. They were streets ahead of the others that year!
Joanna Pocock
Two fantastic voices love them both and this song really suited their voices