The song samples 3 songs: Rose Royce's "First Come First Serve" for the beginning drums, Maze & Frankie Beverly's "Running Away" for instrumentation and vocals on the 2nd half of Too Long, and Third World's "One Cold Vibe" for the synth also on the 2nd half of the song.
The Third World sample was discovered in 2022 by using Google Assistant's song search feature on a very short snippet of Too Long.
Too Long
Daft Punk Lyrics
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Too long
Too long
Too long
It's been much too long, I feel it coming on
The feeling's getting strong
It's been much too long, I feel it coming on
It's been much too long, I feel it coming on
The feeling's getting strong
It's been much too long, I feel it coming on
The feeling's in my bones
Can you feel it? Oh, can you feel it? (Too long, too long)
Can you feel it? Oh, can you feel it? (Too long, too long)
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
At last the long wait is over
The weight is off my shoulders
I'm taking all control, yeah
My, my mind is set so free
I'm where I want to be
To get the best of me
Can you feel it? Oh, can you feel it? (Too long, too long)
Can you feel it? Oh, can you feel it? (Too long, too long)
I see, you feel the way I do, the feeling's oh so true
The good feelings coming through
My, my mind is set so free
I'm where I want to be, to get the best of me
Can you feel it? Oh, can you feel it? (Too long, too long)
Can you feel it? Oh, can you feel it? (Too long, too long)
It's been much too long, I feel it coming on
The feeling's getting strong
It's been much too long, I feel it coming on
The feeling's in my bones
It's been much too long, I feel it coming on
The feeling's getting strong
It's been much too long, I feel it coming on
The feeling's in my bones
Can you feel it? Oh, can you feel it? (Too long, too long)
Can you feel it? Oh, can you feel it? (Too long, too long)
At last the long wait is over
The weight is off my shoulder
I'm taking all control yeah
My, my mind is set so free
I'm where I want to be
To get the best of me
Can you feel it? Oh, can you feel it? (Too long, too long)
Can you feel it? Oh, can you feel it? (Too long, too long)
Can you feel it? Oh, can you feel it? (Too long, too long)
Can you feel it? Oh, can you feel it? (Too long, too long)
Can you feel it? Oh, can you feel it? (Too long, too long)
Can you feel it? Oh, can you feel it? (Too long, too long)
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
We gon' move
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
Well alright
You know you need it, it's good for you
Daft Punk's "Too Long" explores themes of anticipation, self-discovery, and release. The repetitive line "too long" refers to a sense of waiting or longing for change. This change could be interpreted in various ways, such as a desire to break free from a monotonous routine, wanting to make progress toward future ambitions, or longing for an emotional transformation. When the lyrics state, "It's been much too long, I feel it coming on, The feeling's getting strong," it suggests an inner desire to break free from whatever has been holding the individual back.
Throughout the song, the lyrics also focus on the sensation of liberation and growth, particularly when they say, "My, my mind is set so free, I'm where I want to be, to get the best of me." These lines convey the idea of letting go of negativity or limitations and embracing newfound freedom. By stating, "Can you feel it?", the lyrics invite the listener to join in this journey of self-discovery and personal growth. The song ultimately serves as a celebration of overcoming whatever obstacles have kept one "too long" from expressing their true potential and embracing new opportunities in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Too long
It's been too much time since I felt a certain way
It's been much too long, I feel it coming on
The feeling I've been missing is returning after a long time
The feeling's getting strong
The sensation I'm feeling is intensifying
The feeling's in my bones
The sensation I feel is deep and profound
Can you feel it? Oh, can you feel it? (Too long, too long)
I'm asking if others can sense the same feeling as me
At last the long wait is over
The prolonged anticipation has ended
The weight is off my shoulders
The burden has been lifted
I'm taking all control, yeah
I am in complete command of my situation
My, my mind is set so free
My thoughts are unrestricted and liberated
I'm where I want to be
I am in the ideal situation or location
To get the best of me
I am able to perform at my highest potential
I see, you feel the way I do, the feeling's oh so true
I realize that others share the same feeling as me and it is authentic
The good feelings coming through
Positive emotions are being expressed and experienced
The weight is off my shoulder
The burden has been lifted
I'm taking all control yeah
I am in complete command of my situation
You know you need it, hey, I need it too
I am aware that the feeling is essential and desirable for all
Well alright
That's perfectly fine or acceptable
You know you need it, it's good for you
The feeling is beneficial and necessary
We gon' move
Let's get going and progress forward
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, DAFT MUSIC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Anthony Wayne Moore, Guy-Manuel De Christo Homem, Thomas Bangalter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@armansant6607
It's been much too long, I feel it coming on
The feeling is getting strong
It's been much too long, I feel it coming on
The feeling is in my bones
Too long, can you feel it, too long, oh can you feel it
Too long, can you feel it, too long, oh can you feel it
At last the long wait is over
The weight is off my shoulder
I'm taking all control
My mind is set so free
I'm where I want to be
To get the best of me
Too long, can you feel it, too long, oh can you feel it
Too long, can you feel it, too long, oh can you feel it
I see, you feel the way I do, the feelings all so true
The good feelings coming through
My mind is set so free
I'm where I want to be, to get the best of me
Too long, can you feel it, too long, oh can you feel it
Too long, can you feel it, too long, oh can you feel it
It's been much too long, I feel it coming on
The feeling is getting strong
It's been much too long, I feel it coming on
The feeling is in my bones
Too long, can you feel it, too long, oh can you feel it
Too long, can you feel it, too long, oh can you feel it
At last the long wait is over
The weight is off my shoulder
I'm taking all control
My mind is set so free
I'm where I want to be
To get the best of me
Too long, can you feel it, too long, oh can you feel it
Too long, can you feel it, too long, oh can you feel it
You know you need it, I need it too
You know you need it, it's good for you
We're gonna move
You know you need it, I need it too
You know you need it, it's good for you
It's good for you
@gattochefuma7097
Too Short
@xaviercasanova2215
too medium
@Emmycron
Too fast
@dirtypinheadlarry5161
but the last daft punk song was just right for Goldilocks
@MiguelCastillo-of9hi
That's what she said...
Sorry
@asdas8887
+Subtitulos pinguiniv "can you feel it?" ....that's what he said
@zeppeled2112
this song is too long, but I wouldn't mind listening to it one more time.
@marc7996
bad pun
@neonlemurs4865
He's human, after all.
@dylanpoulter6037
That one was just Burnin'.