Gone Too Long
D.R.I. Tribute Lyrics
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Cause I will say anything so long as you aren't so long
So long gone
Testing the water means having to stick my feet in
Just as taking a bite means having to sink my teeth into
But nothing scares me quite like the thought of leaving
Except seeing you leave
Fill this cavity with cement instead of clay
I don't wanna burst and have all my insecurities spill
Cause I'll never know if you want to hear this
That's what love does
It goes for the kill
Steal the words from my mouth and craft them once again
Cause I will say anything so long as you aren't so long
So long gone
So long gone
The opening of the song talks about how the singer is willing to do anything to prevent their loved one from leaving. They say they will "steal the words from my mouth and craft them once again" because they are desperate to say anything to convince their partner to stay. The repetition of "so long" emphasizes the length of time that the partner has been gone and out of reach, and how it feels like an eternity.
The second verse discusses the fear of taking risks in a relationship, likening it to the fear of leaving or losing the partner. The singer is hesitant to take that first step, but also acknowledges that they can't keep their emotions bottled up forever. They don't want to reveal their insecurities for fear of rejection or being hurt. The line "That's what love does, it goes for the kill" suggests that even though love is often associated with warmth and security, it can also be dangerous and unpredictable.
Line by Line Meaning
Steal the words from my mouth and craft them once again
Rewording: Take my thoughts and mold them into something you want to hear. Interpretation: I'm willing to change my thoughts and feelings to make you happy.
Cause I will say anything so long as you aren't so long
Rewording: I'll say anything to keep you from leaving. Interpretation: I don't want you to leave me, so I'll do whatever it takes to make you stay.
So long gone
Interpretation: You've been away from me for too long.
Testing the water means having to stick my feet in
Rewording: I have to try new things to see if they're right for me. Interpretation: Sometimes you have to take a risk to see if something will work out for you.
Just as taking a bite means having to sink my teeth into
Rewording: Commitment means fully committing yourself to something. Interpretation: If you're going to do something, you have to be all in.
But nothing scares me quite like the thought of leaving
Rewording: Leaving is the scariest thing I can imagine. Interpretation: I don't want to leave because I'm afraid of what will happen.
Except seeing you leave
Interpretation: The only thing scarier than leaving is watching you leave me.
Fill this cavity with cement instead of clay
Rewording: I want to make sure I'm really solid and not easily broken. Interpretation: I want to be able to withstand hardships and not be easily hurt.
I don't wanna burst and have all my insecurities spill
Rewording: I don't want to break down and show you all my flaws. Interpretation: I'm scared of being vulnerable and showing you my weaknesses.
Cause I'll never know if you want to hear this
Rewording: I'm not sure if you're interested in what I have to say. Interpretation: I don't know if you care about my thoughts and feelings.
That's what love does
Interpretation: Love makes you uncertain and vulnerable, but you're willing to take the risk because it's worth it.
It goes for the kill
Interpretation: Love can be intense and sometimes even painful, but it's still worth it in the end.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Bryce Maruk
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@kccooper9452
i miss him everyday if only he knew how handsome he was, r.i.p pete
@user-su7ej9di3e
Поверь он знал))))
@ForeverMPH
It's hard to believe that it has been four years since Pete passed away. Thanks for creating this, dear Snice. Awesome photos and footage! R.I.P. Pete and Steve!
@80sfreak14
Absolutely hate this day. He still had so much to offer the world 😪😪
@Dang.maniak
Sorry, but I'm crying for him every day and miss him so much💔💔
@stalkmehere
Rest in peace Pete I miss him so much 😭
@salvatorewilk4220
I just into him , still young lol , but I didn’t know he passsed that recent :(( he’s absolutely one of the most gorgeous people I’ve ever seen next to Marilyn
@DeadChannelNow
He really has been Gone 2 Long 😢
@Racoon_badger
I miss him so much he was to amzing to die but sadly he died I miss him everyday
@Racoon_badger
Thx for the heart