Mary Chapin Carpenter - The Long Way Home Lyrics
You could be this man, he's got it all worked outTo the nth degree, no fears, no doubtsHe'll retire at thirty to his big-ass house next to the putting greenNow he's got a picture in his head of the perfect wife, Their perfect children, their perfect lifeBothing wrong with that, coming home each night to his cul-de-sac of dreamsFunny now how it all went by so fastOne day he's looking over his shoulder at the pastWhen everybody had to go, had to be, had to get somewhereHow did he forget about what got him thereNow you could be this woman, she's the CEOShe's got her powersuits and her IPO'sShe punched a hole in the ceiling years ago and she hasn't pulled back sinceNow there's a gardener for the flowers, a cook for the meals, A maid for the laundry, an accountant for the billsA walker for the dog and a trainer when she feels the need to lose an inchFunny now how it all went by so fastOne day she's looking over her shoulder at the pastWhen everybody had to go, had to be, had to get somewhereSomehow she forgot about what got her thereAccidents and inspiration lead you to your destinationOr you could be the one who takes the long way homeRoll down your window, turn off your phoneSee your life as a gift from the great unknownAnd your task is to receive itTell your kid a story, hold your lover tightMake a joyful noise, swim ***** at nightRead a poem a day, call in well sometimes andLaugh when they believe itFunny now how it all goes by so fastOne day I'm looking over my shoulder at the pastNow everybody's got to go, got to be, got to get somewhereBaby don't forget aboutYou really shouldn't forget aboutBaby don't forget what got you thereI think it's what got you thereYeah it's really what got you thereYou know what got you there
