So Long
Constantine Lyrics


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Baby, oh baby, you really done it this time
It may be crazy, oh crazy, but you made up my mind
Lord, I'm sick of crying
Oh, I'm shivering from the cold, it?s so hard letting you go

But I'm tired of dealing with a heartache
I've had enough of living life this way
Damn, it could have been better
Me and you should have been forever

And I know I'm better being on my own
Here I go, I'm walking out that door
I admit that I'm so scared, baby, but I don't care
Lonely only stays lonely for so long, so long, for so long

Maybe, oh maybe, baby, maybe I'm making a big mistake
Oh honey lately, oh lately I've been overexposed
I got highs, I got lows, I got love, I got hate

Oh, there's something you oughta know
You took my heart, but I'm keeping my soul
Whoa, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I'm tired of dealing with a heartache
I've had enough of living life this way
Damn, it could have been better
Me and you should have been forever

And I know I'm better being on my own
Here I go, I'm walking out that door, yeah
I admit that I'm so scared, baby, but I don't care
Lonely only stays lonely for so long

I said, I'm tired of dealing with a heartache
I've had enough of living life this way
Damn, it could have been better
Me and you should have been forever

And I know I?ll be better on my own
Here I go, I'm walking out that door, yeah




Well, I admit that I'm so scared, baby, but I don't care
Lonely only stays lonely for so long

Overall Meaning

In Constantine's song "So Long," the singer has finally had enough of being in an unsatisfying relationship. The opening line, "Baby, oh baby, you really done it this time," indicates that the partner has gone too far, and it's the final straw for the singer. Despite the fear and uncertainty of being alone, the singer decides to leave, declaring "I'm tired of dealing with a heartache, I've had enough of living life this way." The chorus reaffirms the singer's decision, stating that "lonely only stays lonely for so long." The second verse acknowledges that the decision to leave may not be perfect, but the singer knows they need to take control of their own life.


Through the lyrics of "So Long," Constantine explores the common human experience of leaving a toxic relationship. The song's emotional power lies in its raw honesty and the realistic portrayal of the ambivalence and doubt that often accompany making such a difficult decision. This song gives hope to those who may feel trapped in a negative relationship that things can and will get better, and it's okay to make a change for the better.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, oh baby, you really done it this time
The singer's partner has done something unforgivable


It may be crazy, oh crazy, but you made up my mind
Despite how crazy it may seem, the singer knows they need to end the relationship


Lord, I'm sick of crying
The singer is tired of being sad


Oh, I'm shivering from the cold, it?s so hard letting you go
Letting go of the relationship is difficult for the singer


But I'm tired of dealing with a heartache
The singer can't handle the pain in the relationship anymore


I've had enough of living life this way
The singer is unhappy with the way things are and wants a change


Damn, it could have been better
The singer is reflecting on how the relationship could have been better


Me and you should have been forever
The singer had hoped for this relationship to last forever


And I know I'm better being on my own
The singer believes that being alone is better than staying in this relationship


Here I go, I'm walking out that door
The singer is leaving the relationship behind


I admit that I'm so scared, baby, but I don't care
Although the singer is scared of the future, they still want to end the relationship


Lonely only stays lonely for so long, so long, for so long
The singer believes that being lonely is only temporary and will eventually pass


Maybe, oh maybe, baby, maybe I'm making a big mistake
The singer is unsure if leaving the relationship is the right decision


Oh honey lately, oh lately I've been overexposed
The singer has been feeling vulnerable and exposed in the relationship


I got highs, I got lows, I got love, I got hate
The singer's emotions are complex


Oh, there's something you oughta know
The singer has something important to say


You took my heart, but I'm keeping my soul
Although the relationship hurt the singer, they are still holding onto their true self


I know I'll be better on my own
The singer remains confident in their decision to be alone


Well, I admit that I'm so scared, baby, but I don't care
Even though the singer is scared, they still want to leave the relationship




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CONSTANTINE MAROULIS, MARCEL FRANCOIS CHAGNON

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