Long Road
will and joe 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
[Gareth]
Many times I've been alone, many times I've cried
[Will]
Anyway you'll never know, the many ways I've tried
[Both]
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 lyrics of "Long Road" by Will and Joe portray a deep sense of longing to be with a loved one. The song highlights the feelings of hurt, pain, and loneliness that the singers have experienced as they long for their beloved partner to be with them. The opening lines of the song, sung by Gareth, convey a sense of familiarity with the path that he has taken to be with his lover, indicating that he has made the journey multiple times before. This sense of repetition emphasizes the depth of emotion involved and the extent of the singer’s infatuation. Will's verse emphasizes the sense of abandonment and disorientation after his partner left him standing alone.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "long, winding road," which serves as a metaphor for the journey that the singer takes to be with his loved one. The lyrics express a deep longing for the partner to return, as well as frustration and sadness at the fact that they are not together. The repetition of the imagery of the road and the rain throughout the song creates a consistent pattern that emphasizes the theme of the uncertainty and tumultuousness of love.
Line by Line Meaning
The long and winding road
The complex and unpredictable path that I must travel on
That leads to your door
That ultimately leads me to you
Will never disappear
I will always be drawn to you no matter how much time has passed
I've seen that road before
I've been on this journey many times before
It always leads me here
It always leads me back to you
Leads me to your door
Bringing me straight to where you are
The wild and windy night
The chaotic and tumultuous times we have had together
That the rain washed away
That have been faded by the passage of time
Has left a pool of tears
That have caused me a great deal of grief
Crying for the day
Because I long for things to go back to the way they used to be
Why leave me standing here
Why have you abandoned me in this position?
Let me know the way
Show me how to find my way out of this state of confusion
Many times I've been alone, many times I've cried
I've spent a great deal of time by myself, grieving over our past
Anyway you'll never know, the many ways I've tried
Despite my best efforts, you may never fully understand the extent of my attempts at reconciliation
But still they lead me back to the...
Despite everything, I am still drawn back to you and our shared experiences
You left me standing here
You abandoned me in this difficult position
A long, long time ago
A substantial period of time in the past
Don't leave me waiting here
Please don't keep me in this state of uncertainty
Lead me to your door
Guide me back to you and the security of your presence
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
An exclamation of frustration and a desire for resolution
Still they lead me back
Once again, I find myself drawn back to you
To the long winding road
To the complex path that inevitably leads me to you
You left me standing here
You abandoned me in this difficult position
Don't leave me waiting here
Please don't keep me in this state of uncertainty
Lead me to your door
Guide me back to you and the security of your presence
Yeah yeah yeah
An exclamation of frustration and a desire for resolution
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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@hunrenton
Ugly Kid Joe is like a good wine. With age its only getting better and better. I'm greatful that you guys still together, playing music and writing such beautiful songs, like this one. Cheers from Budapest, Hungary.
@UglyKidJoe
Thank you 💚
@holcroft01
I totally agree with my Hungarian fella! I hope you will tour with the new album, and come to Hungary too!
@zoltanvarga7228
@@UglyKidJoe Indeed, waiting for you guys...
@vivienhup6877
incredible song, the rhythm the melody remains in the head, to listen in loop on a long road! only 3 titles already strong! congratulations guys!
@MaNaSikkim
Another classic. The band that never changed their attitude and their sound. UKJ Forever. 💚 from Sikkim, 🇮🇳
@UglyKidJoe
Thank you for your kind words! 💚
@bloomtikbloom9593
Awesome band but have had quite a few styles over the years. Remember seeing them in the early 90s in Australia. One of my first ever concerts.
@brunoBEGARANI-kx2ey
Happy Anniversary William Whitfield Crane 4,born January 19th 1968,Palo Alto,California,so glad to see him live in the past,great singer and perforer with UKJ and the rest
@rodsmash200o6
A total beauty! Reminds me of cloudy skies!!
Long live ukj!!
Your fan from BC Canada!