Musically, "Long Way 2 Go" is an upbeat hip hop song featuring prominent R&B characteristics with a laid-back and imperious theme to it. It talks about brushing away a would-be lover like dirt off one's shoulder. Additional vocals are provided by Ryan Leslie.
"Long Way 2 Go" is an upbeat hip hop song with R&B influences and a relaxed yet commanding theme that portrays brushing aside a potential love interest as unimportant, similar to how dust is brushed off one's shoulder. Ryan Leslie provides additional vocals to the song.