Been so long
°²ÄÝËþ±´¿Ë(Anita Baker) Lyrics

I won't be neglected
I refuse to be ignored or treated as unimportant

I won't be denied
I won't take "no" for an answer or be refused what I deserve

The pleasure of your kisses
I desire the enjoyment and happiness from exchanging kisses with you

The pleasure of your smile
I desire the joy and delight that comes from seeing you smile

I think you take for granted
I have the impression that you don't appreciate or value me enough

I'll always be here
I'll continue to be present and available even if you don't recognize it

Just because I love you
My feelings of affection toward you doesn't mean that I'm obligated to stay in a situation that doesn't fulfill me

It doesn't mean I won't disappear
I might choose to leave and remove myself from this relationship

Been so long...Of missin' you, baby
It's been a while since we've been apart and I've been feeling the pain of missing you

Thoughts and mellow memories
Recollections of past experiences and feelings that bring me a sense of calmness and nostalgia

Of once upon a time
Of a time that seems like a fairy tale in the distant past

Slowly creepin' on me
Gradually invading my thoughts and emotions

And they linger on my mind
They remain persistent and lasting in my thoughts and memories

Just let somebody love you
Open yourself up to receiving love and affection from someone

I just don't know why
I can't understand why you resist or are reluctant to accept love

Whenever I get close to you
Every time I try to be intimate with you

You want to run and hide
You seem to want to avoid or escape the intimacy and vulnerability of our relationship

We began lovers' dance
We started a romantic relationship with excitement and anticipation

The road was smooth to romance
It was an easy and effortless path to falling in love

And we sang love sweet song every day
Our affection and devotion for each other was expressed through words and actions constantly

I believe that love would stay in my heart
I trusted that my love would endure and be reciprocated

Now it's torn all apart
Now it's ruined or destroyed

It's gone away, I can't stay, I've got to say
The love has vanished, and I can't continue this relationship, I need to express this

I don't believe that you could do me this way
I don't believe that you've acted towards me in this hurtful and disappointing manner

Now don't you understand
Can't you see or comprehend what I'm feeling?

I'm in need of comfort
I require care and support during this difficult time

The comfort of your hand in mine
I want to feel the warmth and reassurance of your physical touch

And what I feel inside
The intense emotions and thoughts that consume me

Why don't you come closer
Why don't you move towards me and show me more love and support

I can't hide
I can't suppress or conceal my feelings anymore

It's too long, won't you come on, baby
It's been too much time apart, can't you come back to me

Won't you come home, see about me
Will you please return home and check in on me, give me the care and attention I need