Lyrics
[Verse 1] You texted, “Pack light, I know a place” I grabbed two shirts and your old cassette We took the long way past the county line No map, no plan, just a little time [Pre-Chorus] The windows down, your hand out wide A paper cup rolling side to side If we miss the turn, we’ll laugh and go There’s nowhere else we need to know [Chorus] We go wherever the road runs out Turn a wrong way into a way out No need to call, no need to know We’ve got tonight and a tank to go Hey, hey, let the whole world wait We’re making memories at a reckless pace One more mile, then we’ll decide Come on, take the long way tonight [Verse 2] We found a diner with a flickering sign Split one slice and stayed past closing time You drew a sun on the receipt in blue I wrote, “Next stop is up to you” [Pre-Chorus] The radio fades, but we sing along Making up words when we forget the song If morning comes, we’ll meet it there With tired eyes and windblown hair [Chorus] We go wherever the road runs out Turn a wrong way into a way out No need to call, no need to know We’ve got tonight and a tank to go Hey, hey, let the whole world wait We’re making memories at a reckless pace One more mile, then we’ll decide Come on, take the long way tonight [Bridge] Maybe we’re late, maybe we’re lost Maybe the best things don’t count the cost Keep your hand in mine, don’t watch the clock The night is young and the engine’s hot [Breakdown] Take the long way Take the long way You and me, no looking back [Final Chorus] We go wherever the road runs out Turn a wrong way into a way out No need to call, no need to know We’ve got tonight and a tank to go Hey, hey, let the whole world wait We’re making memories at a reckless pace One more mile, then we’ll decide Come on, take the long way tonight [Outro] Take the long way tonight Take the long way tonight
