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The Long Way
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The Long Way was released on March 22, 2024 by Trojan Records as a part of the album Curley Locks: The Upsetter Singles 1973-1975
March 22, 2024
LabelTrojan Records
LanguageEnglish
BPM
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy

Lyrics

We came the long way
And I thought you knew
It was the long way
My darling, I thought you knew
We came the long way
So don't break my heart, baby, don't try
We've been through the desert
Where no water flow
We've walked streets and highways
Where kung fu is afraid to go
It was the long way
So don't try
Don't try
And I gon' tell you why, baby
It's 'cause I adore you so much, you know
So don't try
It's because I, I still need your warm and tender touch
I just can't make it without you, darling
So don't try
Hey, we've been on the mountain
And I thought you knew
We've been through the valley
Where the green herbs grow
Oh, darling, it was the long way
So don't break my heart, yeah, darling
Ah, don't try, ah, don't try, try
Ah, cha-cha
Cha, cha
Ah, cha-cha
And I'm gon' take you by the river
Gon' take you down by the riverside
And I'm gon' make you my little bride
And I'm gon' always tell you nice things
Like when we're down by the riverside
And I've got you by my side
Maybe I could tell you 'bout a good thing
Brand-new thing for you
Written by: Junior Byles, Lee "Scratch" Perry

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