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How Long Has It Been

Time's Embrace: Rediscovering Connection in 311's 'How Long Has It Been'
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Lyrics

How long has it been

Expressing a query about the duration that has passed since being allowed into someone's life.

Since you let me in?

Reflecting on the time elapsed since being granted access or acceptance.

I need it yesterday

Stressing the urgency of the need, emphasizing a desire for immediate connection.

I've always been that way, oh

Acknowledging a consistent impatience or eagerness in one's nature.


I'm excitable to a fault

Admitting to being easily excited, potentially causing problems.

But that's my fault

Taking responsibility for the excitability, recognizing it as a personal fault.

All the time grinds to a halt

Describing a feeling of time coming to a standstill, possibly due to impatience.

Seconds assault

Highlighting the intensity of impatience, where seconds feel like an assault.

Rush the earth on by

Using imagery to depict the rapid passing of time on Earth.

Planet, spin!

Musing on the planet's rotation and questioning the time that has passed.

Tell me just how long's it been?

Prompting for specific information on the duration of separation or waiting.


How long has it been

Reiterating the question about the elapsed time since being allowed into someone's life.

Since you let me in?

Reemphasizing the desire for inclusion and connection.

I need it yesterday

Reiterating the urgency of the need, expressing impatience.

I've always been that way,

Affirming a consistent impatience or eagerness in one's nature.


There are no abstracts

Rejecting the presence of abstract concepts, seeking concrete connection.

The metaphysics between us

Acknowledging a metaphysical aspect between individuals, possibly hinting at a spiritual connection.

Are showing us patience

Noting the manifestation of patience in the relationship.

Alert and attentive

Being alert and attentive in a serene or peaceful situation.

In the white star, silence

Describing a calm and quiet moment symbolized by a white star.

We get out of the harness

Escaping from constraints or limitations.

The farthest and we

Reaching the farthest point, overcoming challenges.

Make it through the darkness

Navigating through difficult times, symbolized by darkness.


How long has it been

Repeating the question about the time since being included or accepted.

Since you let me in?

Reemphasizing the desire for inclusion and connection.

I need it yesterday

Reiterating the urgency of the need, expressing impatience.

I've always been that way

Affirming a consistent impatience or eagerness in one's nature.


But when I get back to the present

Reflecting on the past or reminiscing.

Back in the moment

Returning to the present moment, expressing gratitude for the other person's presence.

I'm so grateful that you stayed

Recognizing and appreciating the endurance or commitment of the other person.

The order of the day

Referring to the current situation or circumstances.

Bliss no delay, play

Describing a state of bliss without delays, possibly referring to a harmonious relationship.

See that everything is so much more than okay

Emphasizing that everything is more than just okay, possibly indicating a state of happiness or contentment.

Feel the rhythm, feel the rhythm play-ay

Encouraging engagement with the rhythm of life, suggesting a positive and lively attitude.


How long has it been

Repeating the question about the time since being included or accepted.

Since you let me in?

Reemphasizing the desire for inclusion and connection.

I need it yesterday

Reiterating the urgency of the need, expressing impatience.

I've always been that way

Affirming a consistent impatience or eagerness in one's nature.


How long has it been?

Pondering again on the duration of separation or waiting.

How long has it been?

Repeating the question, possibly indicating a persistent curiosity or longing.

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