1. a rock ba… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists and bands with the name 'Aslan':
1. a rock band from Ireland.
2. a progressive British folk band from England.
3. the first incarnation of the band Psychotic Waltz.
4. the Kurdish singer Hozan Aslan (means 'Singer Aslan').
5. the Kurdish artist Mikail Aslan.
6. the Kurdish musician Ahmet Aslan.
1) The first is Aslan, is a a rock band from Dublin, Ireland. Formed in the mid-late 80's. The band features Christy Dignam (Vocals), Joe Jewel (Guitar), Tony McGuinness (Bass), Billy McGuinness (Harmonica, Keyboards, Percussion, Guitar) and Alan Downey (drums). Over the course of their career Aslan have played many different styles of music, ranging from pop, acoustic rock, rock etc. The band are also known as one of the hardest working bands in Ireland, playing (generally) at least one gig a week.
The band has released 5 studio albums (Feel no Shame, Goodbye Charlie Moonhead, Here comes Lucy Jones, Waiting for this madness to end, and For Some Strange Reason) 2 live albums (Made in Dublin, and Live at the Olympia), 1 greatest hits collection (Shame about Lucy Moonhead), 1 DVD (Made in Dublin) and a Platinum collection which contained all their singles, b-sides, and other rare tracks. The band have also done duets with popular artists like Sinéad O'Connor (Up in Arms, She's So Beautiful). Currently the band is working on their 5th studio album, they have already tried out several songs live including "Are these the best days of my life?"
2) The second band with this name is a progressive British folk band from Leicestershire, England and consists of three girls and three guys. Their fragile vocals, acoustic guitars, autoharp, flute, recorder, glockenspiel and percussion all work together to create a sincere beauty and charm. The music sometimes reflects the style of old-time traditional English folk, even on their self-composed songs. They are also in some ways reminiscent of Parchment’s best moments, minus the electric components, resulting in a warm acoustic sound. There are two albums by them to date, one being Paws For Thought (1976) & Second Helpings (1977)
3) The third band was the first incarnation of the band Psychotic Waltz under the name Aslan, after a character in the novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. With money earned from local shows and T-shirt sales, they recorded a self-titled demo tape in 1986. After discovering another band with the same name, they changed theirs to Psychotic Waltz and recorded a new four-song demo in 1988.
Been so long
Aslan Lyrics
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Sometimes I get nowhere
Sometimes you tell me never lady
Is this a love affair
Oh, it's been so long
Oh, oh, it's been so long
And when all's been said and done
What's all this pressure building for
Black meets white
Oh, it's been so long
Oh, oh, it's been so long
The war has ended, the battle has been won
Still my blood runs like water, oh
From your love, from your love
It's been so long since
We talked about it lady
Since you turned these days into dead of night
Makes my blood run like water
From your love
From your love
It's been so long
(Oh it's been so long)
It's been so long
Sometimes you do things to me lady
Sometimes I'll know I'll never get nowhere
Sometimes you tell me lady
Is this, is this, is this a love affair
(It's been so long)
Sometimes you do things to me lady
(It's been so long)
Sometimes I get no where, where
Sometimes,
I get no where
(Oh, it's been so long) It's been so long
(Oh, oh, it's been so long) It's been so long so long
(Oh, it's been so long) It's been so long
Oh
, the lyrics to Aslan's song "Been So Long" are filled with complex emotions and themes revolving around love and relationships. The song speaks to the confusion, frustration, and yearning that often accompany long-term romantic partnerships. The opening lines describe how the singer is unsure of how their partner feels about them and the love affair they share. The uncertainty of the relationship is exhausting, as reflected in the repetition of "sometimes" in the lyrics.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of darkness, conveyed through phrases like "you turn my day to night time" and "black meets white," which could be interpreted as the contrast between light and dark, good and evil, or right and wrong. This sense of contradiction is further emphasized by the singer's feeling that they get nowhere, even though they desire so much from their partner.
The chorus repeats the refrain, "oh, it's been so long," which reflects on the longing for the relationship to return to a time when it wasn't so uncertain. The second verse shifts slightly to explore the idea of the conflict and tension within the relationship. It describes the end of a war and the battle being won, yet the singer's blood still runs like water from their partner's love, which is both a metaphor for the intensity of their feelings and the pain they experience.
Overall, "Been So Long" is a song about complex emotions and the internal turmoil that often accompanies love and relationships. The lyrics are vague enough to allow the listener to interpret their own meaning but poignant enough to evoke strong emotions and reflections on past relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes you do thing to me lady
At times, you have a profound effect on me
Sometimes I get nowhere
Occasionally, I feel lost and directionless
Sometimes you tell me never lady
There are times when you discourage me, lady
Is this a love affair
Do we have a romantic relationship, or is this something else?
Oh, it's been so long
It's been a significant amount of time
And when all's been said and done
After everything is over and resolved
You turn my day to night time
Your presence impacts my emotional state significantly
What's all this pressure building for
Why is this tension increasing?
Black meets white
Opposites collide
The war has ended, the battle has been won
The conflict has concluded, and there is a clear victor
Still my blood runs like water, oh
I am still affected very profoundly
From your love, from your love
It is your love that is causing this impact
It's been so long since
We talked about it lady
We have not discussed this (our relationship) in a significant duration of time
Since you turned these days into dead of night
Since your influence has changed my perception of these days dramatically
Makes my blood run like water
My emotions are overwhelming me
(Oh it's been so long)
It's been so long
The amount of time that has passed has been extensive
Sometimes you do things to me lady
You can have an impact on me in various ways
Sometimes I'll know I'll never get nowhere
Occasionally, it becomes apparent that I will not achieve what I want
Sometimes,
I get no where
It occasionally feels like I'm making no progress
(Oh, it's been so long) It's been so long
Time has passed, and it has been an extended duration
(Oh, oh, it's been so long) It's been so long so long
It has been an extended period since we last discussed our relationship
(Oh, it's been so long) It's been so long
Time has passed and affected me profoundly
Contributed by Adeline S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.