Take the Long Way Home
Supertramp
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So you think you're a Romeo Playing a part in a picture-show Take the long way home Take the long way home 'Cause you're the joke of the neighborhood Why should you care if you're feeling good Take the long way home Take the long way home But there are times that you feel you're part of the scenery All the greenery is comin' down, boy And then your wife seems to think you're part of the furniture Oh, it's peculiar, she used to be so nice When lonely days turn to lonely nights You take a trip to the city lights And take the long way home Take the long way home You never see what you want to see Forever playing to the gallery You take the long way home Take the long way home And when you're up on the stage, it's so unbelievable, Oh unforgettable, how they adore you, But then your wife seems to think you're losing your sanity, Oh, calamity, is there no way out, oh yeah Ooh, take it, take it out Take it, take it out Oh yeah Does it feel that your life's become a catastrophe? Oh, it has to be for you to grow, boy When you look through the years and see what you could have been Oh, what you might have been, If you'd had more time So, when the day comes to settle down, Who's to blame if you're not around? You took the long way home You took the long way home Took the long way home You took the long way home You took the long way home, so long You took the long way home You took the long way home, uh yeah You took the long way home Long way home Long way home Long way home Long way home Long way home Long way home
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Written by: RICHARD DAVIES, ROGER HODGSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Take the Long Way Home" by Supertramp was released in 1979 as part of the album "Breakfast in America."
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Song RankingThe song achieved considerable success, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Song ThemeThe song talks about the dissatisfaction and disillusionment that often comes with success, and it uses the metaphor of being on the road or tour.
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Album SuccessThe album "Breakfast in America" was massively successful, becoming Supertramp's biggest selling album with over six million copies sold in the US.
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Icons AssociatedThe song prominently features the signature Wurlitzer electric piano and a Hohner Clavinet from the band's co-founder and vocalist Roger Hodgson.
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LyricsIt's one of Supertramp's most memorable songs due to its poignant lyrics, which speak about the emptiness that can come from living a life of comfort and luxury.
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Live PerformancesTake the Long Way Home is a crowd favorite in live performances and has often been played as the encore.
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InstrumentationThe song stands out for its unique use of harmonica and a complex solo featuring a combination of a grand piano and Wurlitzer electric piano.
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Co-Writing DisagreementThere's been some controversy over the songwriting credits, with both Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson claiming primary authorship.
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Song MeaningIn interviews, Hodgson explained that the 'long way home' signifies life's path and journey, with all its ups and downs.
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Single ReleaseIn the UK, "Take the Long Way Home" was released as a double A-side single with "Rudy."
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End-Title TrackThe song was also used as the end title for the 1980 film "The Long Way Home."
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