Song Description
Becoming romantically involved on a trip though Memphis but has to leave.
Regretting leaving but not being able to get back due to the physical distance. Also finding oneself more deeply affected by their feeling than they thought they would be.
Finally
Song Length |
3:40 |
Genre |
Rock - Roots/Rock n' Roll, Country - Alternative |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Cheerful |
Subject |
Loneliness, Highway, Street, Road |
Similar Artists |
Wilco, Tom Petty |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
I was headed for Atlanta
On my way through Tennessee
I stopped for a while in Memphis
That's when you got a hold on me
It's a long, long, long way back to Memphis
It's a long, long, lonely road tonight
It's a long, long, long way back to Memphis
But I just can't get you off my mind
Some say love will drive you crazy
Some say love can make you blind
But I never knew that love could
Be so hard to leave behind
It's a long, long, long way back to Memphis
It's a long, long, lonely road tonight
It's a long, long, long way back to Memphis
But I just can't get you off my mind
On the road on Sunday morning
Heading for the place that I
Hope that you'll be waiting for me
And in your arms I hope to lie
Driving back to San Francisco
With your suitcase and your dog
Wearing smiles fresh as the morning
That we will wear the whole night long
It's a long, long, long way back to Memphis
It's a long, long, lovely road tonight
It's a long, long, long way back to Memphis
And I'm glad we left that place behind