It Won't Be Long
Longing for Belonging: Richard Thompson's Melancholic Tune
Lyrics
It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing anticipation that a certain event or moment will arrive shortly.
It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
Reiteration of the anticipation for an upcoming event, emphasizing its proximity.
It won't be long yeah, till I belong to you
Anticipation of a future moment when the singer will belong to someone, possibly a romantic partner.
Every night when everybody has fun
Observing others enjoying themselves during the night.
Here am I sitting all on my own
The singer is alone while others are having fun.
It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
Reiteration of the anticipation for the upcoming event, suggesting eagerness.
It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
Emphasis on the short duration until the anticipated event.
It won't be long yeah, till I belong to you
Reiteration of the expectation to belong to someone in the near future.
Since you left me, I'm so alone
The singer expresses loneliness since being left by someone.
Now you're coming, you're coming on home
The person who left is returning home, bringing a sense of relief and joy.
I'll be good like I know I should
The singer pledges to behave well upon the return of the person.
You're coming home, you're coming home
A repetition of the anticipation and happiness for the person's return.
Every night the tears come down from my eyes
Nightly sorrow expressed through tears.
Every day I've done nothing but cry
The singer has been crying continuously every day since the person's departure.
It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
Reiteration of the anticipation, suggesting impatience for the awaited moment.
It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
Emphasis on the nearing realization of the anticipated event.
It won't be long yeah, till I belong to you
Reiteration of the expectation to belong to someone in the near future.
Since you left me, I'm so alone
Reiteration of loneliness since being left by someone.
Now you're coming, you're coming on home
The person who left is returning home, reinforcing a sense of hope and companionship.
I'll be good like I know I should
The singer promises to behave appropriately upon the person's return.
You're coming home, you're coming home
Repetition of the happiness and anticipation associated with the person's return.
So every day we'll be happy I know
Expressing confidence that the future will bring happiness and stability.
Not I know that you won't leave me no more
Assurance that the person will not leave again.
It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
Reiteration of the anticipation for the upcoming event, suggesting eagerness.
It won't be long yeah, yeah
Repeating the idea that the anticipated event is approaching soon.
It won't be long yeah, till I belong to you, woo
Reiteration of the expectation to belong to someone in the near future, ending with an exclamation of excitement.
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