How Long
Adrian Vandenberg Lyrics

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It took so long to find you, now you say that you need some more time
Somehow I'm getting used to, hangin' 'round 'til you've made up your mind
Everytime you need me, you just call knowing that I will be right there
A fool for your love, but I don't care
Chorus:
How long, how long will you keep me hangin' on
How long, how long, don't know if I can hold on
I never realized love is more than a game to play

Used to spend my time, breaking hearts now I find that I'm paying my debt
Now it's my heart that breaks and it hurts so bad
(chorus)
So many things to do, so many things to say
(What you wanted to say, we shouldn't wait too long)
We shouldn't wait too long, it seems like such a waste
(Solo)
So many things to do, so many things to say, oh
We shouldn't wait too long, it seems like such a waste (how long)
How long?

(chorus)
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Adrian Vandenberg's song How Long speak about the pain and confusion of a relationship that is stuck in a constant state of uncertainty. The singer expresses frustration over the fact that he has waited a long time for the other person to make a decision about their commitment to the relationship. He says that every time they call him, he is always there for them, even though they take their time to decide. The singer admits that he is a fool for love and that he doesn't care about the sacrifices he has made.

The chorus of the song repeats the question "How long will you keep me hangin' on," expressing the singer's desperation and uncertainty about the future of the relationship. He is not sure how much longer he can hold on while the other person takes their time to decide.

Overall, the lyrics of How Long captures the feelings of uncertainty and desperation that one experiences when they are forced to wait for someone else's decisions in a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

It took so long to find you, now you say that you need some more time
I spent a lot of time finding you and now you're asking for more time, leaving me in uncertainty.

Somehow I'm getting used to, hangin' 'round 'til you've made up your mind
I'm becoming accustomed to waiting around for you to decide what you want to do.

Everytime you need me, you just call knowing that I will be right there
You know you can always count on me to be there for you whenever you need me.

A fool for your love, but I don't care
I'm willing to be foolish for your love because I don't care what others think.

How long, how long will you keep me hangin' on
I need to know how much longer I'll be left in limbo while waiting for you to make up your mind.

How long, how long, don't know if I can hold on
I'm not sure how much longer I can continue to endure this uncertainty and wait for you to decide.

I never realized love is more than a game to play
I used to treat love as a game to be played, but now I understand its true meaning and importance.

Used to spend my time, breaking hearts now I find that I'm paying my debt
I used to enjoy breaking hearts, but now I'm experiencing the same heartbreak and misery that I once inflicted upon others.

Now it's my heart that breaks and it hurts so bad
I'm the one experiencing heartbreak now and it's causing me a lot of pain and suffering.

So many things to do, so many things to say
There are so many things I want to do and say, but I feel like I'm waiting around for you to decide before I can act or speak.

We shouldn't wait too long, it seems like such a waste
We shouldn't continue to wait for too long because it's a waste of time and opportunities.

So many things to do, so many things to say, oh
There are still so many things I want to do and say that I haven't had the chance to because of this uncertainty.

How long?
How much longer do I have to wait for you to decide?

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