[Intro] Yeah, mmm [Verse 1] Took the long way back to my house Took the long way back to clear my mind out Headphones low, sunset orange glow Tryna figure what I already know Passed the old store on Avenue C Same old sign buzzin' over me Old man wave like he always do Says boy you been gone, good to see you [Pre-Chorus] And I know that roads get long But I know that I belong And I know that time moves slow When you're tryin' to find your way home [Chorus] Took the long way back, long way back Took some time but I'm on track Long way back, long way back Found myself on the long way back Took the long way back, long way back [Verse 2] Passed the park where we used to play Swings still squeak the same old way Kid laughin' like I used to do Reminds me that hope still true Sat down on the bench where we carved our names Wood worn down but the love remains Different years, different shoes Same old sky, same old blues [Pre-Chorus] And I know that nights get cold But I know that hope don't fold [Chorus] Took the long way back, long way back Took some time but I'm on track Long way back, long way back Found myself on the long way back [Bridge] Oh, I been walkin', I been walkin' Tryna find peace in the quiet Oh, I been talkin', I been talkin' To the sky tryin' to find guidance [Verse 3] Made it to my street, porch light on Mama left a note, says welcome home son Dinner in the kitchen, light still warm After all this time away from the storm I was runnin' fast, tryna outrun fear Didn't know that home was always here [Breakdown - stripped guitar + hum] Took the long way, long way back [Final Chorus - big harmonies, doubled, extended] Took the long way back, long way back Took some time but I'm on track Long way back, long way back Found myself on the long way back Found myself on the long way back Yeah I found myself on the long way back [Outro] Yeah, long way back, but I'm home now I'm home now, I'm home now
