Brilio.net - Lagu "On the Way Home" karya John Mayer merupakan salah satu trek yang mengungkapkan perasaan nostalgia dan refleksi terhadap masa lalu. Dalam lagu ini, Mayer menggambarkan suasana yang melankolis saat musim panas berakhir dan kehidupan di sebuah kota mulai meredup. Melalui liriknya yang puitis, ia mengajak pendengar untuk merenungkan kenangan indah dan perjalanan yang telah dilalui, seolah-olah kita sedang dalam perjalanan pulang setelah mengalami berbagai pengalaman hidup.

Lagu ini tidak hanya menyentuh tema kehilangan, tetapi juga memberikan harapan akan masa depan. Dengan melodi yang lembut dan vokal yang khas, Mayer berhasil menciptakan suasana yang intim dan mendalam. "On the Way Home" menjadi bagian dari album yang menunjukkan kematangan musikalitasnya, di mana ia mengeksplorasi emosi dan cerita dengan lebih dalam.

Lirik lagu On the Way Home - John Mayer

The summer's over, this town is closing
They're waving people out of the ocean
We had the feeling like we were floating
We never noticed where time was going

Do you remember when we first got here?
The days were longer, the nights were hot here
Now it's September, the engine's started
You're empty-handed and heavy-hearted

But just remember on the way home, ooh
That you were never meant to feel alone
It takes a little while, but you'll be fine
Another good time comin' down the line

You'll go back to love that's waiting
I'll unpack in a rented room
How's that life you swear you're hating?
Grass is greener, that makes two

But just remember on the way home, ooh
That you were never meant to feel alone
You just look me up, get back on the bus
I'll see you next week if you're needin' my trust

Life ain't short, but it sure is small
You get forever but nobody at all
Life ain't short, but it sure is small
You get forever but nobody at all
It don't come often, and it don't stay long
Ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh

But just remember on the way home, ooh
That you don't ever have to feel alone
Just stay on the run, get off the grid
Hide yourself out like you know that I did
And if you might find that your runnin' is done
A little bit of heaven never hurt no one