Lyrics
It's been a long time
Expressing the passage of a significant amount of time
A long time since we last spoke
Highlighting a prolonged period since the last communication
I didn't start it out right
Admitting initial mistakes or misjudgments
Took everything I had to clear the smoke
Struggling to overcome challenges and obstacles
You see I kept bottled up tight
Keeping emotions suppressed or restrained
And tightly fastened so as to maintain control
Maintaining strict control over one's emotions and actions
I didn't care for my body
Neglecting physical well-being
I didn't care for my soul
Neglecting spiritual or emotional well-being
Oh, the things that I would say to you
Expressing a desire to communicate unspoken thoughts
Let you know that I'm okay,
Assuring the listener about personal well-being
And more like you, every day
Aspiring to be more like the listener
I found a place inside my soul that you can stay,
Discovering a comforting place within oneself for the listener
And I just want you to know that you never went away
Acknowledging the enduring presence of the listener
But if you come at me I won't fight;
Declaring a reluctance to engage in conflict
Flight is my passion, my feet won't even touch the ground
Describing a preference for avoiding confrontation
Over time, I have tried to climb, now I'm so high
Emphasizing personal growth and achievement
I am never coming down
Stating a commitment to staying elevated or positive
But sometimes I still stay up nights,
Admitting occasional moments of vulnerability
And before the morning light has broken through
Reflecting on introspective moments before dawn
I look up at the brightest star
Associating a bright star with the presence of the listener
I'd swear I was staring right at you
Expressing a sense of connection with the absent listener
Oh the only thing I need, it's true
Acknowledging a fundamental need for the listener
Is to not hide behind the lies
Committing to honesty and authenticity
That trip me up every time
Confronting personal challenges posed by deception
We have a home inside that's warm, we can stay
Describing a comforting internal refuge
And I just want you to know that I never went away
Reiterating the enduring presence of the listener
There's a feeling I get every time I try something new
Exploring a recurring sensation when trying new things
It's the same feeling I have every time that I'm with you
Associating a consistent feeling with the presence of the listener
It's this feeling I am addicted to
Admitting an addiction to a positive and genuine feeling
This something kind, something right, something true
Describing the positive, right, and true nature of the feeling
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