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How Long?
Cherryholmes Lyrics
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Seems I'm standing with my back against a wall
Thinking of the life that I chose and how it′s left me
Trying to recall a love that's too far gone
CHORUS
How long will you haunt my memory
How long will your memory trouble my mind
I'm dying for a love I left behind
If I could only reach back to the arms that held me\
If I had never thought to walk away
I wouldn′t be alone tonight crying with the memory
And paying a price I never should have paid
CHORUS (2x)
The lyrics of Cherryholmes's song "How Long?" speak to the difficulty of moving on from a past love and the lingering memories and regrets that accompany it. The singer acknowledges the challenges they face in trying to let go, feeling as though they are trapped and unable to escape the emotions that haunt them. The lyrics also reflect on the choices made in the past and the realization that leaving that love behind was a mistake.
In the chorus, the singer questions how long they will continue to be haunted by the memories of this lost love. They express the pain and longing that still reside within their heart, desperately seeking a way to move on. The repetition of the question emphasizes the ongoing struggle and the desire for relief from the emotional burden.
The second verse further explores the regret and yearning for what was lost. The singer expresses the desire to go back to the loving embrace they once knew and acknowledges that walking away was a decision they now deeply regret. They express the loneliness and heartbreak they feel in the present moment, crying over the memories they can't escape and acknowledging the high price they have paid for their decision.
Line by Line Meaning
Trying to move on ain't coming very easy
Struggling to let go and progress forward is proving to be a difficult task.
Seems I'm standing with my back against a wall
Feeling trapped and helpless, unable to find a way out of the current situation.
Thinking of the life that I chose and how it's left me
Reflecting on the decisions made and how they have led to a feeling of emptiness or dissatisfaction.
Trying to recall a love that's too far gone
Attempting to remember a love that has long passed and become distant, but struggling to do so.
How long will you haunt my memory
Questioning the duration of the lingering thoughts and memories of the past love that continue to affect the present.
How long will your memory trouble my mind
Pondering the persistent impact and disturbance the memories of the past love have on the mind.
How long will it take for my heart not to ache
Wondering when the pain in the heart will cease and no longer cause distress.
I'm dying for a love I left behind
Longing desperately for the love that was abandoned or left in the past, yearning for it to be present again.
If I could only reach back to the arms that held me
Expressing a desire to go back in time and be in the embrace of the person who once provided comfort and support.
If I had never thought to walk away
Regretting the decision to leave or abandon the relationship, realizing it was a mistake.
I wouldn't be alone tonight crying with the memory
Recognizing that if the past love hadn't been left behind, the singer wouldn't be feeling lonely and shedding tears while reminiscing.
And paying a price I never should have paid
Acknowledging the consequences and negative outcomes that resulted from the choice to leave the love behind, realizing it was an unnecessary sacrifice.
Writer(s): Paul Melvyn Carrack
Contributed by Audrey K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.