Been So Long
Eternal Yearning: Saint Etienne's 'Been So Long' Unveiled
Lyrics
I knew when you
I anticipated your arrival
Came 'round here to see me
You came to visit me
You'd stay here 'til the morning
Expecting you to stay until morning
Can't stop myself from falling
I can't control my feelings of falling in love
In love with you
Expressing affection for the person
You know we'll never be the same
Acknowledging that things will never be the same
Been so long
Emphasizing the passage of time
It's been so long
Reiterating the duration that has passed
I'm tired of being alone
Expressing weariness of being alone
There's a way to go
Recognizing there is a journey ahead
Honey I know now
Acknowledging a deeper understanding
I'm calling you on the phone
Initiating contact via phone call
Pretending nothing has changed here
Pretending that nothing has changed
But strangely familiar tracks are falling
Noticing familiar signs of change
You came without a warning
The person arrived unexpectedly
I'm glad you're here
Expressing joy at the person's presence
To take these lonely tears away
Grateful for the company in overcoming loneliness
Been so long
Repeating the duration of separation
It's been so long
Reiterating the passage of time
I'm tired of being alone
Echoing the weariness of solitude
There's a way to go
Acknowledging the journey still ahead
Honey I know now
Reaffirming a deeper understanding
I'm calling you on the phone
Continuing communication through a phone call
On the phone
Emphasizing the mode of communication
Been so long
Repeating the extended duration
It's been so long
Reiterating the prolonged passage of time
I'm tired of being alone
Expressing ongoing weariness of solitude
There's a way to go
Acknowledging the continuing journey
Honey I know now
Reaffirming a deeper level of understanding
I'm calling you on the phone
Persisting in communication through the phone
On the phone
Reiterating the mode of communication
On the phone
Emphasizing the continuity of phone communication
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