So Long
Blake Perry Lyrics


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Every night and every day
Comes a newly hatched decay
Nothing ever satisfies
Until you lose your appetite

So long, so long baby baby
So long, so long
A feeling that will never die
Kept a vigil by your side
Helpless as the melting snow
There are things that we will never know





So long, so long baby baby
So long, so long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Blake Perry's song "So Long" are a contemplative reflection on the inevitability of decay and the temporary nature of satisfaction. "Every night and every day/ Comes a newly hatched decay" suggests that there is a constant cycle of decay and renewal, and that this is an inescapable aspect of life. The second line, "Nothing ever satisfies," speaks to the idea that even as we strive to find satisfaction and fulfillment, we are ultimately doomed to fall short. The line "Until you lose your appetite" implies that the pursuit of satisfaction is ultimately fruitless, and that the only way to find peace is to let go of the desire for more.


The chorus, with its repetition of "So long, so long baby baby/ So long, so long," expresses a sense of farewell or goodbye. The song seems to be acknowledging the inevitability of endings, and the need to let go of what we cannot keep. The lines "A feeling that will never die/ Kept a vigil by your side" suggest that even as things come to an end, we may still hold onto memories and emotions that endure. The final line, "There are things that we will never know," reminds us that there is much about life that we cannot understand or control, and that we must accept our limitations and impermanence.


Line by Line Meaning

Every night and every day
The passing of time brings with it a sense of repetition and routine.


Comes a newly hatched decay
As time passes, we become increasingly aware of the gradual decay and deterioration of our surroundings.


Nothing ever satisfies
Despite our best efforts and achievements, we are often left feeling unfulfilled and incomplete.


Until you lose your appetite
It is only when we let go of our expectations and desires that we can find true contentment.


So long, so long baby baby
Goodbye, farewell to the things that we cannot change.


A feeling that will never die
Emotions and experiences may fade with time, but their impact on us remains forever.


Kept a vigil by your side
Even in the face of uncertainty and turmoil, there is a sense of comfort in the presence of someone who cares for us.


Helpless as the melting snow
Just as the melting snow is beyond our control, so too are many of the circumstances in our lives.


There are things that we will never know
Despite our best efforts, there will always be mysteries and unanswered questions in the world.


So long, so long baby baby
Goodbye, farewell to the things that are beyond our understanding.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MASHONDA TIFRERE, BARRY REESE, RICHARD DAVIS, MELVIN MILLER, BRIAN HOLLAND, EDDIE HOLLAND, CHRIS PAULTRE, DERRICK BRAXTON

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