My heart is weary, can't get no sleep
Have been held by pray my soul to keep
I'm haunted by ghost of the past
I beg for mercy but I'm afraid to ask
It's a long road home
As heart can go back when you've been gone
When all you've got is the great unknown
Makes for a long road home
I think of you most all the time
The memories way up on my mind
I wonder if you think of me
Lord what I'd give for use to be's
It's a long road home
As heart can go back when you've been gone
When all you've got is the great unknown
It makes for a long road home
I found heaven waiting
Do I dare return
When all my good intentions
Aren't only bridges burned
It's a long road home
As heart can go back when you've been gone
When all you've got is the great unknown
It makes for a long road home
It's a long road home
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A Long Road Home
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Jul 27, 2026 updated
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Randy Travis's 'Long Road Home' is a reflective song about a weary traveler longing for home and reconciliation. The lyrics express a heart burdened by past mistakes and a desire to return to a loved one, possibly God. The singer wrestles with guilt and the fear of seeking mercy, yet holds onto hope for restoration. The repeated phrase 'long road home' emphasizes the difficulty of the journey back to grace and peace. While not explicitly Christian, the themes of repentance, mercy, and heaven suggest a spiritual longing.
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