So Long
Alice Russell - Quantic Lyrics


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In the blowing, wheels are turning
Trying to get to, where I'm going
In this road, I find no reason
Only feet, find a path.

In the field in all the county
Got a dream by my side
Put it softly, all around me
Its the voices, show me the way.

See this journey, that I've been travelling
So much longer than I thought
To this place that I'm returning
I see the foot prints from once before.

So long, so long
So long, so long




So long, so long
So long, so long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of So Long by Alice Russell - Quantic depict the journey of a person who is deeply introspecting themselves while travelling. The song starts with a metaphorical line "In the blowing, wheels are turning trying to get to where I'm going." This line points towards the restlessness and the desire of the person to achieve something. However, they do not find any reason or purpose in the journey, and they feel lost in their path. The line "Only feet, find a path" indicates the person finds their way through the journey by walking on their own.


The next few lines "In the field in all the county got a dream by my side" show that the person's aspirations and motivation drive them to move forward despite not knowing the reason behind their journey. They hold on to their dream, which guides them throughout their journey. The line "Its the voices show me the way" portrays that the person is listening to their inner self, and the voices within them help them find their path.


The song emphasizes that the journey is long and tiresome. The line "See this journey that I've been traveling, so much longer than I thought" highlights that the person has been walking on this path for an extended period. The line "To this place that I'm returning, I see the footprints from once before" signifies that even though the person has walked this path before, they still feel lost and unsure of whether they will reach their destination.


Line by Line Meaning

In the blowing, wheels are turning
As I travel down this road, the wheels of my vehicle spin, indicating that I am moving forward even though I am unsure of my destination.


Trying to get to, where I'm going
Although I do not know where I am going yet, I am determined to find my destination and reach it with all my efforts.


In this road, I find no reason
While driving on this path, I am unable to see any reason or purpose for my journey, but I keep on moving forward in the hopes of finding one.


Only feet, find a path.
Even if I'm driving a vehicle, it's only my feet that can decide which way to go, whether to stop or walk ahead.


In the field in all the county
Within the vast expanse of the county, surrounded by fields that stretch as far as the eye can see.


Got a dream by my side
I have a dream, which is my constant companion throughout this journey, giving me motivation and direction.


Put it softly, all around me
I gently place my dream around me like a shield to protect me on my journey.


Its the voices, show me the way.
The voices inside me help guide me and keep me on track toward my dream.


See this journey, that I've been travelling
I observe the path I have been on, reflecting on the trials and growth that have occurred along the way.


So much longer than I thought
As I look back on my journey, I realize it has taken far longer than I ever anticipated it would.


To this place that I'm returning
Despite traveling a great distance on my journey, I find myself coming back to a familiar place or mindset.


I see the foot prints from once before.
I notice the footsteps that were left on this journey from a previous time I was there, and use them to inform and guide me as I continue onward.


So long, so long
Goodbye for now, as I move on to the next step in my journey.


So long, so long


So long, so long


So long, so long




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: R. Dean Taylor, Norman J. Whitfield, Edward Jr. Holland

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Comments from YouTube:

@majdim2567

In the blowing, wheels are turning
Trying to get to, where I'm going
In this road, I find no reason
Only feet, find a path.
In the field in all the county
Got a dream by my side
Put it softly, all around me
Its the voices, show me the way.
See this journey, that I've been travelling
So much longer than I thought
To this place that i'm returning
I see the foot prints from once before.
So long, so long
So long, so long
So long, so long
So long, so long

@explorandomusica8891

That combination is magistral, Alice Russell is a godess and Quantic as always amazing.

@SasquatchInLove

Tropical smoothness, i love this tune Quantic is a genius!

@nicotanaka7732

i love this song

@handro79

very nice

@wddarrius

Highway 1, baby.

@aintiteviltolivebackwards

how about some lyrics

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