Long Time Gone
Chasing Shadows of a Long Time Gone
Lyrics
Well you know honey I've been running
Expressing the speaker's history of constant movement or running away.
Ain't gonna worry anymore
Declaring a decision not to worry anymore, possibly indicating a change in attitude.
Last night I felt no pain
Recalling a night where the speaker experienced no pain.
As I passed out on the floor
Describing a moment of unconsciousness, possibly due to intoxication.
And I remembered a time
Reflecting on a past time when the other person used to call the speaker's name.
When you used to call my name
Indicating a shift or change in the relationship dynamic.
But we both know
Acknowledging a shared understanding between the speaker and the other person.
That's a long time gone
Stating that the mentioned time or era is long gone, possibly referring to the end of a significant period.
It's harder to hang onto something
Expressing the difficulty of holding onto something when there is a constant risk of losing it.
When anytime it could slip out the door
Highlighting the unpredictable nature of the situation, emphasizing the ease with which things can slip away.
It's easy to know what you're missing
Acknowledging the clarity that comes from realizing what is missing only when it's absent.
When it's not around anymore
Commenting on the challenge of recognizing the value of something once it is no longer present.
You said I'd find it
Recalling a statement or promise that the speaker would find something at the end.
I'd find it at the end
Implies that the promised finding did not occur, suggesting disappointment or unfulfilled expectations.
But we both know
Reiterating that the referenced time or situation is long past, emphasizing its irreversibility.
That's a long time gone
Reinforcing the idea that a significant amount of time has passed since the mentioned events.
Honey, we're a long time gone
Addressing the other person as "honey" and emphasizing the extended duration of their separation.
Honey, we're a long time gone
Repeating the statement about the extended duration of their absence, underscoring its significance.
We'll spend all that time looking
Referring to the time spent searching for something elusive or challenging to find.
For what that's so hard to find
Expressing the difficulty of finding what is sought, emphasizing the challenge.
The trouble you see is knowing
Pointing out the challenge of understanding the thoughts and emotions of the other person.
What goes on inside that mind
Highlighting the difficulty in comprehending the inner workings of the other person's mind.
And all that time I thought
Reflecting on the speaker's belief that they were friends with the other person for a significant period.
That you and I were friends
Emphasizing the shared understanding that the referenced time or friendship is long gone.
But we both know
Reiterating the acknowledgment of the elapsed time since the friendship or connection ended.
That's a long time gone
Affirming the idea that a substantial amount of time has passed since the mentioned events.
Honey, we're a long time gone
Repeating the reference to a prolonged absence, possibly suggesting a sense of longing or loss.
Honey, we're a long time gone
Echoing the sentiment of an extended separation, emphasizing the enduring nature of the absence.
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