Long Time Coming
A Journey Through Broken Dreams: Long Time Coming by Russell Jamie Johnson
Lyrics
Oh, come and get your fix
Invitation to engage or indulge in something desirable
If you’re sick of all this shit
Expressing weariness or dissatisfaction with current circumstances
We’ll revel in our broken dreams until we all forget
Embracing and finding enjoyment in unfulfilled aspirations until they fade from memory
It’s just another chapter from a book that we have lit
Comparing life experiences to chapters in a book that have been ignited or set in motion
So let’s watch it burn as pages turn and all get on with it
Metaphorical reference to accepting the passage of time and events while moving forward
We see the river sticks
Perception of a mythical river from Greek mythology, possibly symbolizing a boundary between life and death
As it’s flowing from our lips
Describing words or emotions flowing freely and abundantly
Flooding ‘cross the Cuyahoga and hurts a little bit
Referencing a polluted river, possibly reflecting the pain caused by past experiences
I know you wanna drink up but I think that you’ll get sick
Advising caution against indulging excessively in something harmful
So just let the apple tempt you hoping you’ll get on with it
Suggesting temptation to move forward with a choice despite potential risks
Don’t act surprised ‘cause it’s been a long time coming
No specific meaning given in this line
When will we realize it’s been a long time coming
Reflecting on the delayed recognition of a situation or consequence
And it ain’t gonna stop
Asserting that the ongoing situation will persist without cessation
Well come and get your kicks
Similar to line 1, inviting participation in something enjoyable or beneficial
Before you call it quits
Encouraging engagement before giving up or abandoning
They’re battered, worn, and torn, so promise you won’t have a fit
Requesting acceptance of the worn-out state of circumstances without reacting negatively
Before this year is over, we won’t have legs to lift
Anticipating the incapacity to continue but aiming to conclude with a collective resolution
But we’ll have a round and drink it down and all get over it
Suggesting celebrating or completing an event despite limitations
I know you like your wit
Recognition of someone's intelligence or humor
Think it’s something people get
Belief that humor or intelligence is understood or appreciated by people
Feeling like a big man when they laugh a little bit
Feeling of empowerment through humor and its impact on others
Well you sure ain’t the only one who’s out here lighting wicks
Acknowledging shared experiences of igniting or initiating actions
So let’s burn it down and run around and all get on with it
Suggesting collective action to move forward despite consequences
Don’t act surprised ‘cause it’s been a long time coming
Restating delayed recognition of a situation or consequence
When will we realize it’s been a long time coming
Reflecting on the overdue realization of ongoing circumstances
And it ain’t gonna stop
Reiteration that the situation will persist without cessation
No it ain’t gonna stop
-No it ain’t gonna stop
-No it ain’t gonna stop
-No it ain’t gonna stop
-Don’t act surprised ‘cause it’s been a long time coming
-When will we realize it’s been a long time coming
-And it ain’t gonna stop
-No it ain’t gonna stop
-No it ain’t gonna stop
-No it ain’t gonna stop
-No it ain’t gonna stop
-No it ain't gonna stop
-It ain't gonna stop
Confirmation that the situation will not come to an end
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