Jackson Browne - The Long Way Around (Austin City Limits)

Jackson Browne performs “The Long Way Around” on Austin City Limits.



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LYRICS

I don't know what to say about these days
I'm seeing people changing in the strangest ways
Even in the richer neighborhoods
People don't know when they've got it good
They've got the envy and they've got it bad

When I was a kid everything I did was trying to be free
Running up and down Tinsel Town with the fire inside of me
My planets all in retrograde, the best of all my plans got laid
I made my breaks and some mistakes
Just not the ones people think I made

I'm a long way gone
Down this wild road I'm on
It's going to take me where I'm bound
But it's the long way around

It's a little hard keeping track of what's gone wrong
The covenant unravels and the news just rolls along
I could feel my memory letting go some two or three disasters ago
It's hard to say which did more ill
Citizens United or the Gulf oil spill

I'm a long way gone
Down this wild road I'm on
It's going to take me where I'm bound
But it's the long way around

It's never been that hard to buy a gun
Now they'll sell a Glock 19 to just about anyone
The seeds of tragedy are there
In what we feel we have the right to bear
To watch our children come to harm
There in the safety of our arms
With all we disagree about
The passions burn, the heart goes out

And we're a long way gone
Down this wild road we're on
It's going to take us where we're bound
It's just the long way around

Written by Jackson Browne
Swallow Turn Music, ASCAP

Administrated by Drive Music Publishing, ASCAP

[RandyHall]

Every time I listen to Jackson, I feel like I'm getting a master class in songwriting. To be able to express social commentary in such a personal, poetic, and musically beautiful way is amazing to me. I've seen him live more than a dozen times, and own all the albums. Thanks for the inspiration, the insight, and the joy!

[bmoore]

"I could feel my memory letting go some two or three disasters ago".... man he still has insight into the everyman

[salvadorsepulveda]

Good morning to some Jackson Browne and glad I'm alive today, Amen 🙏

[elainemeyer]

👍 for many reasons! As a 70ish yr old Baby Boomer I listened to J. Brown’s music earlier in his career. He’s aged like a fine wine 🍷, and STILL hasn’t lost his voice or ability to sing, play, AND write meaningful lyrics! The words to this particular song are so appropriate for our world 🌍 today, and the terrible situations going on all over. ✝️☮️💟

[KohalaLover]

The lady’s voice with Jackson’s is superb. She’s amazing. Great song writing and singing Jackson!
I grew up listening to you.

[sanjaygokavi]

Jackson Browne gets so many great musicians to play with him. They makes his fabulous singing soar.

[earthcat]

I have always loved everything you do 🌺
The lady singing back-up has the voice of an angel with a broken 💜. I love her!

[maurbyrne]

Oh my Lord that vocalist really nailed it!!!

She's amazing!

[susanboseman]

I love his back singer too. Beautiful and so smooth.

[armywife]

How would it be to write a fabulous song and then have all those fabulous musicians back your ass up!!! It must be nice!!

[larswetterstrom]

This is just so good with the best LA musicians and the vocals from Chevonne Stewart really hitting it. I remember this song from Jacksons home concerts.

[sweetpollypurebred]

Thank you, I needed a good Jackson song 🎵 🕊🪶

[cindypowers]

Beautiful melody, lyrics.. Thank you Jackson❤️🙏

[jamesandrew]

For the past 40 years, after each new album I keep thinking: "well he will never top that"...until the next one of course. And this particular band may be the best ever, although I do miss David Lindley at times.

[kathyyansick]

....I love you guys, ....parts of the song made me tear up, the harmony with you guys in the World there is hope thanks for the comfort it's a important song

[deancodner]

We’ve all had to take a long way around at many different times. Thank you so much for reminding us how we have become survivors!

[chrissymac]

I've loved Jackson's music since I was 13 - still here loving him at 63 ❤

[treeskesoentken]

So good to see you, Jackson and hearing this wonderful song. Happy Friday ❤

[frankblake]

Just so smooth! Love this group he has put together! Backup singer rocks! Nice touch and made it her own!

[positivelyleahcomer]

I’m grateful for the gift of your music. It has enriched my life.