A female lead, and a classic rock track courtesy of Tom Petty, lets delve into the Grand Theft Auto VI
In the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI trailer, Rockstar Games has lifted the curtain on what fans have been yearning for since the 2013 release of Grand Theft Auto V.
The reveal doesn’t disappoint, providing a comprehensive look at the highly anticipated game.
The trailer confirms a return to Vice City, the neon-drenched locale reminiscent of Miami. However, it’s not merely a stroll down memory lane; players are introduced to the expansive state of Leonida, a significant leap in the series’ evolution, promising a more immersive experience.
A pivotal revelation in the trailer is the introduction of Lucia, GTA VI’s lead protagonist and the first female main character in the franchise. The narrative unfolds around Lucia, shrouded in mystery, hinting at a storyline influenced by the infamous Bonnie and Clyde, but with a contemporary twist. This marks a notable departure for Grand Theft Auto, ushering in a new era with a female focal point.
The trailer’s soundtrack features Tom Petty’s ‘Love is a Long Road’ a track that finds its origins in the depths of Petty’s 1989 debut solo album, Full Moon Fever.
Switching gears from Tom Petty’s famous hits like “Free Fallin'” and “I Won’t Back Down,” we’re shining a light on ‘Love is a Long Road,’ previously tucked away as the B-side to the former but stepping into the limelight now.
This track found its spot on Full Moon Fever, a big deal for Petty as his first solo project after seven albums with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The album is stacked of collaborations featuring legends like Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and George Harrison from The Traveling Wilburys.
Now, as ‘Love is a Long Road’ vibes with the GTA VI trailer, its lyrics tell a story of mixed-up feelings. Petty’s words paint a picture of a bumpy ride through love, like in the line “There was a girl I knew, she tried to make my world the way she thought it should be.”
The chorus chimes in with a sense of wanting and wishing, reflecting the rumored “Bonnie & Clyde-like” vibe between the game’s main characters, Lucia and Jason. The pick of this song for the trailer hits you a bit more when you dig into the lyrics, revealing a tale of love’s ups and downs and the chase for a second chance.
There was a girl I knew
She said she cared about me
She tried to make my world
The way she thought it should be
Yeah, we were desperate then
To have each other to hold
But love
Is a long, long road
Yeah, love
Is a long, long road
There were so many times
I would wake up at noon
Yeah, with my head spinning ’round
I would wait for the moon
And give her one more chance
To try and save my soul
But love
Is a long, long road
Yeah, love
Is a long, long road
Yeah, it was hard to give up
Some things are hard to let go
Some things are never enough
I guess I only can hope
For maybe one more chance
To try and save my soul
But love
Is a long, long road
Yeah, love
Is a long, long road
Love
Is a long, long road
Yeah, love
Is a long, long road (Oh)
Oh, it’s a long, long road
That repeated line, “But love is a long, long road,” sums up the kind of journey players might dive into with GTA VI. It’s about navigating through relationship twists and making decisions that’ll shape the game’s story—a journey that unfolds on a meandering, reflective road.
