Long Time No See
Chico DeBarge Lyrics
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Havin' fun, like we used to do
You were laughing from something I said
What a feelin' going through my head
Then we embraced, as our lips entwined
Something that we did time to time
Suddenly as I picked you up
You were gone, and then I woke up
Long time no see
Long time no hear
Do I think about you
You're not here
Outta sight, outta mind
It just ain't right
'Cause I think about you
Every night
Shall we go right back to sleep
So you can enter
Back into my dreams
To have a chance
To finish what we started
Before I woke up
Baby, your love departed
See nothin' happen, 'cause you did not return
To give my body that ol' love I yearn, baby
Shall I move on
Reality in sight
'Cause it's over and we both have lives
Long time no see
Long time no hear
Do I think about you
You're not here
Outta sight, outta mind
It just ain't right
'Cause I think about you
Every night
Can't get you out of my night
Can't get you out of my night
Can't get you out of my mind
Gotta get you back in my life
Gotta get you back in my life
Gotta get you back in my life
Can't get you out of my mind
Baby
Long time no see
Long time no hear
Do I think about you
You're not here
Outta sight, outta mind
It just ain't right
'Cause I think about you
Every night
The lyrics of "Long Time No See" by Chico DeBarge revolve around a dream that the singer had about a past love interest. In the dream, the two of them were having fun together, laughing and embracing each other. However, when he woke up, she was gone, leaving him with a feeling of longing for their past connection. The song's chorus expresses the idea that the long absence of the former partner doesn't erase the singer's memories or lingering feelings about her.
The lyrics of "Long Time No See" speak to a common human experience: longing for someone from the past, even if the relationship ended. The dream represents the memories and emotions that the singer still holds for someone he once loved. The chorus reveals his desire for her even though he hasn't seen or heard from her in a long time. The lyrics are open to interpretation, as they could represent either a purely emotional or physical desire for the former partner.
The song was released in 1997 and became a hit for Chico DeBarge. It was written and produced by the R&B group, Tony! Toni! Toné!, and showcased DeBarge's smooth vocals and soulful delivery. "Long Time No See" stands out for its blend of uptempo beats and slow jams, and its nostalgic lyrics have become a favorite for those reflecting on lost relationships. Overall, the song captures a universal feeling of looking back, dreaming of what could have been, and the longing for what once was.
Line by Line Meaning
As I slept, I had a dream of you
I dreamt of you when I was asleep
Havin' fun, like we used to do
We were having fun, just like in the past
You were laughing from something I said
You were laughing because of something I said
What a feelin' going through my head
I felt good and happy in my dream
Then we embraced, as our lips entwined
We hugged and kissed in the dream
Something that we did time to time
We used to do this often
Suddenly as I picked you up
Just when I picked you up
You were gone, and then I woke up
You disappeared and I woke up from my dream
Long time no see
I haven't seen you in a long time
Long time no hear
I haven't heard from you in a long time
Do I think about you
Do I still think about you
You're not here
You are not physically present
Outta sight, outta mind
If you're not seen, you're easily forgotten
It just ain't right
It doesn't feel right
'Cause I think about you
Because I think of you
Every night
Every night, before I sleep
Shall we go right back to sleep
Shall we go back to sleep right now
So you can enter
So that you can appear in my dream
Back into my dreams
Back into my dream(s)
To have a chance
A chance to do something
To finish what we started
To complete what we had started in the dream
Before I woke up
Before I woke up from that dream
Baby, your love departed
You disappeared from my dream just like love disappears in real life
See nothin' happen, 'cause you did not return
Nothing happened because you didn't appear again in my dream
To give my body that ol' love I yearn, baby
To fulfill my desire to make love to you
Shall I move on
Should I try to forget you
Reality in sight
The harsh truth of reality is clear to me now
'Cause it's over and we both have lives
It's over between us and we both have our own lives now
Can't get you out of my night
I can't stop thinking about you at night
Can't get you out of my mind
I can't stop thinking about you
Gotta get you back in my life
I need to have you back in my life
Baby
A term of endearment
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES HENDERSON, JONATHAN A. CHICO DEBARGE
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