Lonely Road – English Lyrics

• By: mgk, Jelly Roll

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the introspective world of MGK and Jelly Roll's "Lonely Road," a unique blend of country and rock that reimagines a classic. This collaboration offers a deep dive into themes of regret and self-discovery, inviting listeners to reflect on their own journeys through its heartfelt lyrics and evocative melodies. Discover how this song bridges genres and emotions, offering a fresh perspective on the challenges of life's lonely paths.

[English]

♪♪♪

♪ LONELY ROAD ♪

♪ TAKE ME HOME ♪

♪ TAKE ME HOME ♪

♪ LONELY ROAD ♪

♪ I’MA GO DOWNTOWN ♪

♪ AIN'T BEEN IN A LONG TIME ♪

♪ I’M TAKING BACK SUNDAYS ♪

♪ SINCE YOU TOOK AWAY MY LIFE ♪

♪ THERE’S SOME THINGS THAT I KNOW NOW ♪

♪ COUPLE SONGS THAT I'D REWRITE ♪

♪ START OVER LIKE MONDAYS ♪

♪ POURING STRONG ON A WEEKNIGHT ♪

♪ SEE I HEAR THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA BUT I COULDN’T READ THE TAGS ♪

♪ AND YOUR HORNS STARTED SHOWING WHEN I SEEN YOU MAD ♪

♪ BUT I’LL WAIT FOR YOU ♪

♪ CAUSE THIS IS NOT THE FACE I KNEW ♪

♪ I PROBABLY COULD’VE SAVED US BUT INSTEAD I LET US CRASH ♪

♪ CAUSE I DON’T TRUST NO ONE TO LOVE ME BACK ♪

♪ BUT SHE SAY I DO ♪

♪ AND THIS IS NOT THE PLACE FOR YOU ♪

♪ LONELY ROAD TAKE ME HOME ♪

♪ TO THE PLACE WHERE WE WENT WRONG ♪

♪ WHERE'D YOU GO NOW ♪

♪ IT'S BEEN A GHOST TOWN ♪

♪ AND I'M STILL HERE ♪

♪ ALL ALONE ♪

♪ WHEN THE DAYS FEEL LONG ♪

♪ AND THE NIGHTS GET COLD ♪

♪ AND I’M THOUSANDS OF MILES AWAY ♪

♪ I USE ALCOHOL JUST TO FILL THAT HOLE ♪

♪ WILL OUR HOME EVER BE THE SAME ♪

♪ I HEAR THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA BUT I COULDN’T READ THE TAGS ♪

♪ AND YOUR HORNS STARTED SHOWING WHEN I SEEN YOU MAD ♪

♪ BUT I’LL WAIT FOR YOU ♪

♪ CAUSE THIS IS NOT THE FACE I KNEW ♪

♪ AND I PROBABLY COULD’VE SAVED US BUT INSTEAD I LET US CRASH ♪

♪ CAUSE I DON’T TRUST NO ONE TO LOVE ME BACK ♪

♪ BUT YOU SAY I DO ♪

♪ AND THIS IS NOT THE PLACE FOR YOU ♪

♪ LONELY ROAD TAKE ME HOME ♪

♪ TO THE PLACE THAT WE WENT WRONG ♪

♪ WHERE'D YOU GO NOW ♪

♪ IT'S BEEN A GHOST TOWN ♪

♪ AND I'M STILL HERE ♪

♪ ALL ALONE ♪

♪ AND IF YOU COULD SALVAGE MY SOUL ♪

♪ WOULD YOU SACRIFICE THIS LIFE TO NOT DIE ALONE ♪

♪ CAUSE EVEN A PALACE AIN’T HOME WITHOUT YOU ♪

♪ SO I MIGHT LEAVE HERE SOON BUT I WANT TO LEAVE YOU THIS SONG ♪

♪ (HEY) ♪

♪ LONELY ROAD (LONELY ROAD) ♪

♪ TAKE ME HOME (WON’T YOU TAKE ME HOME) ♪

♪ TO THE PLACE (TO THE PLACE) ♪

♪ WHERE WE WENT WRONG ♪

♪ WHERE'D YOU GO NOW (WHERE’D YOU GO NOW) ♪

♪ IT'S BEEN A GHOST TOWN ♪

♪ AND I'M STILL HERE (I’M STILL HERE) ♪

♪ ALL ALONE ♪

♪ THIS LONELY ROAD ♪

♪ I’M ON THIS ROAD NOW (THIS LONELY ROAD) ♪

♪ FEELING SO ALONE ♪

♪ TAKE ME HOME (THIS LONELY ROAD) ♪

♪ I’M ON THIS ROAD NOW (THIS LONELY ROAD) ♪

♪ FEELING SO ALONE ♪

♪ TAKE ME HOME ♪

♪♪♪

♪ LONELY ROAD ♪

♪ TAKE ME HOME ♪

♪ TO THE PLACE ♪

♪ WHERE WE WENT WRONG ♪

♪ WHERE'D YOU GO NOW ♪

♪ IT'S BEEN A GHOST TOWN ♪

♪ AND I'M STILL HERE ♪

♪ ALL ALONE ♪

♪♪♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
lonely /ˈloʊnli/ B2	adjective - feeling sad because of being alone
road /roʊd/ A2	noun - a path for vehicles or pedestrians
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where someone lives
take /teɪk/ A2	verb - to move or carry something
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where someone lives
time /taɪm/ A2	noun - a measurable period during which an action takes place
know /noʊ/ B1	verb - to have knowledge about something
things /θɪŋz/ A2	noun - objects or matters
rewirte /riˈraɪt/ C1	verb - to write again differently
start /stɑːrt/ B1	verb - to begin something
pouring /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/ B2	verb - to cause liquid to flow out
strong /strɔŋ/ B2	adjective - having a lot of power or strength
devil /ˈdɛvɪl/ B2	noun - the evil spirit or demon
feel /fiːl/ B1	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation