So many days have passed by now, it’s hard to make it all make sense
When I saw your face in the rain, I knew you were Heaven-sent
If I was dying on the floor tonight, screamin’, “Father, please let me in”
As tough as I know, that’d be you to warm my ice-cold skin
In the darkness, I found a rose
Some say that’s the way it goes
‘Cause I’ve a long way to go
And maybe love’s something I don’t know
You, I’d follow till we’re ghosts
And if home is on the road
Well, that’d be fine, just so you know
You fuel the fire I hold
Been lost for quite some time, but darling, I know now
When you find true love, you see, it follows to the ground
If I had my way, I bet I’d say that I’ve been found
Just hope you know, my dear, I need you when I’m down
In the darkness, I found a rose
Some say that’s the way it goes
‘Cause I’ve a long way to go
And maybe love’s something I don’t know
You, I’d follow till we’re ghosts
And if home is on the road
Well, that’d be fine, just so you know
‘Cause you fuel the fire I hold
Oh, you fuel the fire I hold
Exploring the Journey in “Long Way To Go”
Sam Barber’s “Long Way To Go” paints a poignant picture of perseverance, love, and vulnerability. The lyrics reflect a personal journey shaped by longing and uncertainty, as the narrator confronts past hardships and the transformative power of love. The recurring theme of distance—both literal and emotional—underscores the sense of an ongoing quest, with the phrase “I’ve a long way to go” capturing the feeling of being somewhere between heartbreak and hope. Barber’s reference to finding “a rose in the darkness” suggests that beauty and solace can appear in unexpected places, reinforcing the song’s message of resilience and the redemptive nature of love.
Song Credits
- Artist: Sam Barber
- Songwriter: Sam Barber