How Long
Beasts With No Name Lyrics

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I dont know how it all starts
I never wanted cuz it falls apart
Everytime I give up all of my heart
You say you love me how did i know
You say you miss me then I didnt go
Maybe we could be together alone

How long how long tell me what you are waiting for

Am I the only one that you want tonight
Am I the only one that you want tonight

How long how long tell me what you are waiting for
Am I the only one that you want tonight
Am I the only one that you want tonight

I am not the only one to let down
I dont want to start to run around
keep spinnin round and around

I feel you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Beasts With No Name's song "How Long" talk about the confusion and uncertainty of a relationship. The singer of the song is not sure how the relationship started or why it falls apart every time they give their all to it. The partner says they love and miss the singer, but it's hard to believe them because of their actions. The singer wonders if they could be together without outside distractions.

The chorus of the song repeats the question of how long the partner will wait before committing fully to the relationship. The singer also asks if they are the only one the partner wants tonight, showing that there may be doubts about their faithfulness. The singer doesn't want to be let down, so they don't want to play games and wants to move forward in their relationship.

Overall, the lyrics of "How Long" convey the confusion and doubt that can come with a relationship that is not fully committed or honest. The singer is searching for answers and clarity from their partner.

Line by Line Meaning

I dont know how it all starts
I am unsure of the beginning of our relationship

I never wanted cuz it falls apart
I never wanted to fall in love because it always ends in heartbreak

Everytime I give up all of my heart
Every time I let myself fall in love completely

You say you love me how did i know
I am unsure if your words of love are true

You say you miss me then I didnt go
You said you missed me, but I never left

Maybe we could be together alone
Perhaps we could be together in privacy

How long how long tell me what you are waiting for
How much longer must I wait for you to commit?

Am I the only one that you want tonight
Am I the only one you desire at this moment?

I am not the only one to let down
I am not the only one who has been disappointed

I dont want to start to run around
I do not want to play games or be deceitful

keep spinnin round and around
We keep going in circles in our relationship