This ain't no long journey home.nThis ain't no trip across the tracks.nThis ain't no dead end streetnThere ain't no turning back.nThis ain't no long journey home.nnAnother tale about an aging man,nA tried but twisted plot,nAnother hero finding out that he's not.nAct one we watch the onion peel.nAct two the tragic flaw revealed.nIn three we close our eyes as his fate's sealed.nnThis ain't no long journey home.nHere's a story about a once young girlnWhose life has turned to rot.nThought she found her dreams but she had not.nAct one we see her bold and strong.nAct two we watch her fumble along.nIn three we close our eyes as all goes wrong.nnThis ain't no long journey home.nThis ain't no trip across the tracks.nThis ain't no dead end streetnThere ain't no turning back.nThis ain't no long journey home.nnA cautionary tale for all who come this way,nA warning writ in water.nAct one you'll see it all so clear.nAct two you'll watch it disappear.nIn three open your eyes and stare down your fears.nCause this ain't no long journey home.nnThis ain't no long journey home.nThis ain't no long journey home.nThis ain't no long journey home.