Long Time
A Journey Through Loss and Redemption: Willie of Wilshire's 'Long Time'
Lyrics
It's been a long long time, it's been a long long time
Expressing the passage of a significant amount of time.
It's been a long long time, since I seen you smile
Reflecting on the duration since witnessing a smile.
It's been a long long time, it's been a long long time
Reiteration of the extended time period.
It's been a long long time, since I seen you smile
Repeating the sentiment of not seeing a smile for a while.
I been goin thru a lot, wondering when it'll stop
Enduring difficulties and anticipating relief.
Just to make it thru it's gonna take me all I got
Emphasizing the effort required to overcome challenges.
I'm trying to keep my cool, stop the tears before they drop
Struggling to maintain composure and prevent tears.
And I been feeling like a fool, I been trying to reach the top
Feeling foolish and aspiring to achieve success.
I didn't see my sister needed me, and now she gone
Regret for not recognizing a sister's needs before her passing.
And I can't say I love her, I was busy writing songs
Expressing regret for prioritizing songwriting over expressing love.
And now it's too late, aint no way to write my wrongs
Acknowledging the irreversibility of past mistakes.
And you died fighting cancer, I don't know if I'm that strong
Expressing vulnerability and uncertainty in facing challenges.
I been drinking and driving, (siren) cops pulled me over
Admitting to engaging in risky behavior and facing consequences.
Now I'm sitting in a cell, cuz it hurts to be sober
Being in a cell due to the pain of sobriety after the incident.
Like I should know better, like yeah I'm so fed up
Self-reflecting on perceived inadequacies and frustration.
Guess this how I punish myself, wont fo-get her
Suggesting self-punishment and difficulty in forgetting someone.
Now I'm feeling all alone, and I'm looking at my Phone
Feeling isolated and resorting to distraction.
Just to ease the pain I been sipping on Patron
Using alcohol to cope with emotional pain.
I see you in my dreams, like how can you be gone
Experiencing the presence of a loved one in dreams.
I really miss yo smile and yo voice it's been so long
Expressing longing for a departed one's smile and voice.
You thought me so much, had a lot to show us
Acknowledging the deceased's influence and teachings.
Till yo last breath, when you passed was so crushed
Recalling the impact of the person until their last moments.
I just couldn't believe it, you was here and now you gone
Expressing disbelief and sorrow over the sudden loss.
Tears flooding down as I let go of yo palm
Symbolic release of a loved one's hand and experiencing grief.
And mama crying hard, but aint nothing I can do
Witnessing a mother's intense grief in a helpless situation.
And I was praying you get better, but it just didn't come true
Unsuccessful prayers for the recovery of a loved one.
Wherever you may be, know I wrote this song for you
Dedicating a song to the departed as a form of tribute.
And when I feel like giving up, know I'll be strong for you
Commitment to resilience and strength in difficult times.
You thought me to live life, always giving me advice
Remembering life lessons and advice from the departed.
Learn from yo mistakes so you don't go and make em twice
Emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes.
Yeah that's so true, I was learning thru you
Acknowledging the value of experiential learning through the departed.
Like life is too short, not to go and do you
Embracing the philosophy of living authentically.
Do what makes you happy cuz tomorrows never promised
Encouraging pursuing happiness due to life's uncertainty.
And when you write a song just remember to be honest
Advising honesty in creative expression, specifically in songwriting.
Wish I could rewind, wish we had more time
Expressing a desire for a chance to go back in time.
And even tho I can't see you in my heart you shine
Acknowledging the enduring presence of the departed in the heart.
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