THE LONG WAY

It’s a long way home
When you can’t see straight
And the yellow lines are crossed
And your foot can’t find the brakes

Its a long way home when the tires are worn

When your car is shaking

The ruts keep pulling you back and forth

And you have given it too much gas.

 

Its a long way home when there is no road

or the road you are looking for is suddenly gone

so you take a shortcut, which leaves you stranded

Somewhere...but who knows where.

 

Its a long way home when your radio is blaring

and the words don't make sense

but the noise keeps you driving

The words take you somewhere....

 

Its a long way home when the stars don't align

and the moon isn't shining

and the streetlights are burnt out

and there''s no gas station open for directions.

 

Its a long way home when you don't know where it is.