Lyrics to
A Long Way From Home

This version of A Long Way From Home was released by The Kinks in 1970.

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You’ve come a long way from the runny-nosed and scruffy kid I knew
You had such good ways
I can remember the little things that always made you smile
They made you happy
Now you think you’re wiser because you’re older and you think
That money buys everything
And you think you need no one to guide you
But you’re still a long way from home.
You’ve come a long way, you’re self-assured and dressed in
Funny clothes, but you don’t know me.
I hope you find what you are looking for with your car and handmade overcoats
But your wealth will never make you stronger ‘cos you’re still a
Long way from home
Yes, you’re still a long way from home

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The lyrics to A Long Way From Home are the words, verses and chorus for the song released by The Kinks in 1970. Elements of the lyrics to A Long Way From Home are both direct in meaning and also metaphorical with the real meanings of the song only known by The Kinks and any collaborating writers working on the lyrics for A Long Way From Home back when it was created.

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