Lyrics
It's been a long time comin'
Anticipating something for a while
It's goin' to be a long time gone
Expecting a prolonged absence or disappearance
Appears to be a long time,
Seems like a significant duration
Yes, a long, long, log time
Emphasizing the elongated duration
Before the dawn
Before a positive change or improvement
Turn, turn any corner
Explore or investigate any direction
Hear, you must hear what the people say,
Listen closely to public opinion
You know there's something that's goin' on here,
A situation is unfolding
That surely, surely, surely won't stand the light of day
A problematic issue that cannot withstand exposure
And it appears to be a long,
Indication of a lengthy period
Such a long, long, long time before the dawn
Emphasizing a prolonged wait before a positive change
Speak out, you got to speak out against
Encouragement to voice opposition
The madness, you got to speak your mind,
Express yourself against chaos
If you dare
But it might be risky
But don't try to get yourself elected
Don't seek political office unless conforming to norms
If you do you had better cut your hair
A warning about societal expectations for appearance
'Cause it appears to be a long time,
Suggesting a prolonged period
Before the dawn
Prior to an anticipated positive change
It's been a long time comin',
Referencing the passage of time
It's been a long time gone
Highlighting a significant absence
But you know, the darkest hour,
Hope is often nearest in the darkest moments
Is always just before the dawn
Encouraging optimism before a positive shift
And it appears to be a long time,
Emphasizing an extended duration before change
Such a long, long, long time before the dawn
Stressing the prolonged wait before improvement
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