Long Ride Home – Smooth R&B | Longing, Reflection, & Regret | Soulful Past After Dark

“Long Ride Home” is a heartfelt R&B slow jam about love, regret, and the journey to make things right. The song tells the story of a man reflecting on past mistakes, feeling the weight of lost love, and driving through the night with hope of reconciliation. Every mile becomes a metaphor for his longing and emotional struggle, as he recalls the moments he should have cherished and dreams of returning to the one he loves.

It’s a story of vulnerability, honesty, and the determination to not let pride stand in the way of love — a late-night reflection for anyone who has ever wished they could turn back time and hold on tighter.

LYRICS:

Headlights stretching’ down this lonely road
Radio low, heart on overload
Every mile got your name in it
Every turn makes me feel your spirit

I been driving’ with regrets all night
Talkin’ to myself at every light
I should’ve loved you better back then
Now I’m hoping’ it ain’t too late to mend

I let my pride get in the way
Now the truth won’t let me stay away

It’s a long ride home
When a man’s on his own
Still reaching’ for the love I lost
Every mile just reminds me of us

It’s a long ride home
Through the dark, through the cold
If I make it back into your arms tonight
It’ll be worth this long ride home

Streetlights blink like your eyes
Every goodbye still feels like a lie
I replay words I never said
Now they’re running’ circles in my head

I know I broke some promises
Took your love and made a mess of it
If there’s still space for me somehow
Girl, I’m pulling’ up right now

I let my pride get in the way
Now the truth won’t let me stay away

It’s a long ride home
When a man’s on his own
Still reaching’ for the love I lost
Every mile just reminds me of us

It’s a long ride home
Through the dark, through the cold
If I make it back into your arms tonight
It’ll be worth this long ride home

I ain’t saying’ I was always right
But loving’ you was the realest part of my life
If I knock on your door tonight
Girl, just look me in my eyes

Long ride… (long ride)
So many miles… (so many miles)
I’m coming’ back, don’t turn me away
I just need one more chance

Yeah… it’s a long ride home
Still holding’ on
If your love is still waiting’ on me
I’ll keep driving’ till the break of dawn

It’s a long ride home
Through the dark, through the cold
If I make it back into your arms tonight
It’ll be worth this long ride home

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