Long way home
n-box Lyrics
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Last night
And I was lost around the bend
That twists through time
The empty streets were like a friend in stripes
But I crashed my heart into a bin
And missed the light
There's so much we miss along this lonely ride
The lines
I keep a shade across my eye at night
To hide the sadness in my lungs
And when I cry
I promised not to love another time
But there's only so much space between the lines
I'll take the long way home again
Tonight
The lyrics of "Long Way Home" by n-box depict a sense of longing, loneliness, and vulnerability. The opening lines, "I took the long way home again/ Last night/ And I was lost around the bend/ That twists through time," suggest a repetitive pattern of feeling lost and disconnected. The mention of being lost around the bend that twists through time could symbolize the struggles and challenges the artist faces on their journey through life.
The following lines, "The empty streets were like a friend in stripes/ But I crashed my heart into a bin/ And missed the light," introduce the theme of missed opportunities and emotional pain. The empty streets, often associated with isolation, were momentarily comforting, but the artist's heartbreak led to a metaphorical crash and a missed chance for happiness or fulfillment. This could indicate a constant cycle of self-sabotage or making mistakes in relationships.
The chorus, "There's so much we miss along this lonely ride/ When trying so hard to keep between the lines," speaks to the struggle of maintaining balance and staying true to oneself while navigating through life's difficulties. The loneliness experienced on this journey often causes us to miss out on the beautiful and meaningful moments. The phrase "trying so hard to keep between the lines" suggests attempting to conform to societal expectations or adhere to a certain path, but feeling stifled in the process.
The lyrics continue with the verse, "I keep a shade across my eye at night/ To hide the sadness in my lungs/ And when I cry/ I promised not to love another time/ But there's only so much space between the lines." This segment expresses the artist's need to conceal their sadness and vulnerability. The shade across the eye could symbolize a facade or a protective barrier from emotional pain. The mention of promising not to love again hints at past heartbreaks and a fear of repeating the same mistakes. However, the line "there's only so much space between the lines" suggests that despite their promises, love still finds a way to seep into their life.
The song concludes with the resolution to take the long way home again, emphasizing a cyclic pattern of searching for meaning, connection, and perhaps healing. This repetition reinforces the idea that the artist is stuck in a cycle of feeling lost and searching for a sense of belonging or purpose. The longing expressed throughout the lyrics signifies a profound desire for finding a place to call home, whether it be a physical location or an emotional state of being.
Line by Line Meaning
I took the long way home again
I deliberately chose a longer route to return to my residence
Last night
Referring to the previous evening
And I was lost around the bend
I felt confused and disoriented
That twists through time
Referring to a path that is complex and unpredictable
The empty streets were like a friend in stripes
The deserted roads provided a sense of familiarity and comfort
But I crashed my heart into a bin
I experienced emotional pain and disappointment
And missed the light
I failed to find happiness or a positive outcome
There's so much we miss along this lonely ride
We often overlook or fail to appreciate things during our journey through solitude
When trying so hard to keep between the lines
When we struggle to conform to societal norms and expectations
The lines
Referring to the boundaries and limitations we try to stay within
I keep a shade across my eye at night
I wear something to obstruct my vision in darkness
To hide the sadness in my lungs
To conceal the deep sorrow I feel within myself
And when I cry
During moments of emotional vulnerability
I promised not to love another time
I made a commitment to myself to avoid falling in love again
But there's only so much space between the lines
However, there are limitations to how much restraint and control one can exercise
I'll take the long way home again
I will intentionally choose a lengthier path to return to my residence
Tonight
Referring to the upcoming evening
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: John Dasilva, Ryan Arshonsky
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