The Long Way Home
Norah Jones · Feels Like Home
I'm lost and alone
Though I said I'd go before us
And show the way back home
IS there a light up ahead
I can't hold on very long
Forgive me pretty baby but I always take the long way home
Money's just something you throw
Off the back of a train
Got a handful of lightning
A hat full of rain
And I know that I said
I'd never do it again
Oh and I love you SWEET baby but I always take the long way home
I put food on the table
And roof overhead
But I'd trade it all tomorrow
For The highway instead
Watch your back if I should tell you
Loves the only thing I've ever known
One thing for sure sweet baby I always take the long way home
You know I love you baby
More than the whole wide
I'm your woman
I know you are my pearl
Let's go out past the party lights
Where we can finally be alone
Come with me and we can take the long way home
Come with me, together we can take the long way home
Come with me, together we can take the long way home
The Long Way Home
Norah Jones's 'The Long Way Home' stands as a defining track from her 2004 album, Feels Like Home. Following the massive success of her debut, this recording showcases her signature blend of jazz, pop, and soul, characterized by intimate vocals and understated instrumentation. The song captures the reflective mood of the album, exploring themes of travel and return through a sophisticated musical lens. As part of a critically acclaimed era in her discography, the track highlights Jones's ability to craft emotionally resonant melodies that resonate with a broad audience. Its inclusion on Feels Like Home further cemented her reputation as a versatile artist capable of evolving her sound while maintaining the warmth and accessibility that defined her early career.