Emma walked home on a Friday night She took the long way She wondered what’s left in her pointless life What’s makin’ her stay

There wasn’t anyone Waiting for her at home Anymore

She took the long way (way out)

Early next morning she packed a bag Picked up her phone Called her dad who lived down state And he said come home

Everybody here misses your smile And your frown On the town

She took the long way (way back)

Emma stepped down off the bus With sunlight on her face She knew at once it was the best Decision she’d ever made

She took the long way (way back)