Been So Long
Longing for Home: Jorma Kaukonen's Heartfelt Journey in 'Been So Long'
Lyrics
Been so long since I belong here
Expresses a prolonged absence from feeling a sense of belonging or fitting in
Ever since I left my way
Since departing from a certain path or lifestyle
Still I like to be beside you
Expresses a desire to be close to someone
So, tell me, can I stay?
Asking for permission or confirmation to remain close
Beside you
Reiteration of the desire to be near the person
I want you so much
Strongly expressing a desire for the person
I want your smile
Specifically desiring the person's smile
When you smile at me in the morning
Appreciating the affection shown through a morning smile
And it's been so long since I felt at home in your love
Expresses a longing for feeling comfortable and accepted in the love of the person
Was it time I, once came running
Reflecting on a past instance of hurriedly approaching a familiar place
Down the streets we used to melt
Recalling shared experiences in a particular location where emotions were intense
That was when I still had something
Referencing a time when the speaker possessed something special to offer in a relationship
Special love for me to give, unto you
Expressing a willingness to give something meaningful to the person addressed
See your smile
Noting the impact of the person's smile
Laughing, look at me
Describing the joyous reaction to the person's laughter and gaze
When you held me tight in the morning
Recalling the warmth and comfort of an embrace in the morning
And it's been so long since I felt at home in your love
Reiterating the desire to feel welcomed and at ease in the person's love
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