Long Way Home
Steven Curtis Chapman
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I set out on a great adventure The day my father started leading me home He said there gonna be some mountains to climb And some valleys we're gonna go thorough But I had no way of knowing Just how hard this journey could be 'Cause the valleys are deeper and the mountains are steeper Than I ever would've dreamed But I know we're gonna make it And I know we're gonna get there soon And I know some times it feels like we're Going the wrong way But it's just a long way home Some rocks in my shoes, fears I wish I could lose They make the mountain so hard to climb And my heart gets so heavy With the weight of the world sometimes And there's a bag of regrets I should have been and not yets I keep on dragging around And I can hardly can wait for the day I get to lay it all down Well I know that day is coming And I know it's gonna be here soon And I know I won't turn back even if the whole world Says I'm going the wrong way 'Cause it's just a long way home When we can't take another step Our Father will pick us up and carry us in his arms And even on the best days He says to remember we're not home yet So don't get too comfortable 'Cause really all we are is just pilgrims passing through Well I know, we're going to make it And I know we're going to get there soon I'll keep on singing and believing What all of my songs say 'Cause our God has made a promise And I know that everything he says is true And I know wherever we go, he will never leave us 'Cause he's going to lead us home Ever single step of the long way, home (Keep on, we're going to make I know we're gonna make it We're just taking the long way home Keep on, we're gonna make it I know we're gonna make it We're just taking the long way home Keep on, we're gonna make it Keep on, we're going to make I know we're gonna make it We're just taking the long way home Keep on, we're gonna make it I know we're gonna make it) It's just a long way home
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Written by: NATHAN CHAPMAN, ALEX MASTERS, PAUL ALLEN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Lyrics and Message"Long Way Home" is a feel-good song with lyrics that carry an inspiring, uplifting message about the journey of life. The song encourages listeners to endure through trials because life is a journey and not a race.
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Artist BackgroundAmerican contemporary Christian music singer, Steven Curtis Chapman, is known for his impactful songs on Christian faith and has won five Grammy awards and 58 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, more than any other artist.
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InspirationThis song was inspired by the death of Chapman's adopted daughter. It's said to reflect the healing process the artist went through, trusting that the journey is beautiful even when it's long and difficult.
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Album"Long Way Home" is featured on Chapman's seventeenth studio album, "Re:creation", released in August 2011.
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RankingsThe song peaked at No. 4 on Billboard's US Christian songs chart, gaining widespread acclaim and attention.
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ProductionMusically, "Long Way Home" combines a catchy pop melody with uplifting bluegrass elements, creating a unique blend that sets it apart from many other contemporary Christian music songs.
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ImpactThe hopeful message behind "Long Way Home" has resonated with many listeners, and the song has since become a favorite among Chapman's fans.
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Live PerformancesThis particular song has been performed by Chapman in many concerts and has often been accompanied by a personal recount of the story behind the song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Long Way Home" features animation and illustrations, which reflect the song's narrative and add a unique perspective to the song.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Long Way Home" for its mix of vulnerable lyrics and uplifting melody, calling it a beacon of hope for those experiencing difficult times.
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