I took a long hard look
At the words in that book.
I had to cast my last stone
And take the long way home.
I couldn't look you in the eye
And tell another lie.
Have to do this on my own,
I'll take the long way home, the long way home.
I don't know how you feel
Or if I ever will, yeah…
Do you wait by the phone
While I take the long way home, the long way home?
Still here with folded hands
Hoping you understand.
My mistakes are my own,
But I'll take the long way home, the long way home.