the long way home

Artist：mary chapin carpenter
Songs Title：the long way home

You could be this man, hes got it all worked out

To the nth degree, no fears, no doubts

Hell retire at thirty to his big-ass house next to the putting green

Now hes got a picture in his head of the perfect wife,
Their perfect children, their perfect life

Nothing wrong with that, coming home each night to his cul-de-sac of dreams

Funny now how it all went by so fast

One day hes looking over his shoulder at the past

When everybody had to go, had to be, had to get somewhere

How did he forget about what got him there

Now you could be this woman, shes the CEO

Shes got her powersuits and her IPOs
She punched a hole in the ceiling years ago and she hasnt pulled back since

Now theres a gardener for the flowers, a cook for the meals,
A maid for the laundry, an accountant for the bills
A walker for the dog and a trainer when she feels the need to lose an inch

Funny now how it all went by so fast

One day shes looking over her shoulder at the past

When everybody had to go, had to be, had to get somewhere

Somehow she forgot about what got her there

Accidents and inspiration lead you to your destination

Or you could be the one who takes the long way home

Roll down your window, turn off your phone
See your life as a gift from the great unknown
And your task is to receive it

Tell your kid a story, hold your lover tight
Make a joyful noise, swim naked at night
Read a poem a day, call in well sometimes and
Laugh when they believe it

Funny now how it all goes by so fast

One day Im looking over my shoulder at the past

Now everybodys got to go, got to be, got to get somewhere

Baby dont forget about

You really shouldnt forget about

Baby dont forget about what got you there

I think its what got you there

Yeah its really what got you there

You know what got you there