Long Way To Be Happy
Darlene Love Lyrics
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[D]A long way, [G7]a long way
[D]It's a long way to be [G]happy
[D]I just don't know if I[G] can take it
[D]It's a long way to be [G]happy
F#m B7 Am?7I wonder if I'm gonna make it
[F#m7]Nothing I do seems like any [G]fun to me
[F#m7]You just don't know what losing him has [G]done to me
[Em]It's the middle of June but it [G]feels like December
[Em]So little to look forward to [G]and so much to [A]remember[A7]
It's a long time to smile againI just don't know if I can do itIt's a long time to smile againI wonder if I'm gonna get through it
I got to find a way to get a hold on myself againBefore I even try to give my love to someone else againThere are tears to be cried, I'm too close to rememberNo tears can be born until the old ones have given
In Darlene Love's song "Long Way To Be Happy," the artist highlights the difficulty of moving on from a relationship that has ended. Through a sorrowful and emotionally charged melody, she reflects on the depth of her pain and the challenge of finding happiness once more. The lyrics describe a sense of hopelessness and desperation, with the singer unsure if she will ever be able to feel happiness again in the wake of her heartbreak.
The song features a slow tempo and sparse instrumentation, with the focus firmly on the emotional weight of the lyrics. Love's powerful vocals carry the melody, conveying the depth of her pain and the rawness of her emotions. The repeated refrain of "It's a long way to be happy" serves as a reminder of the uphill battle faced by those seeking to move on from a broken relationship and find joy once more.
Overall, "Long Way To Be Happy" is a poignant and deeply affecting song that speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and the struggle to find happiness in its aftermath.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a long way, Ah, it's a long way
The journey to happiness is a long one.
A long way, a long way
Reiterating the fact that the path to happiness is arduous.
It's a long way to be happy
The distance between the current state and happiness is vast.
I just don't know if I can take it
The hardship of this journey is daunting and uncertain.
It's a long way to be happy
The continuing emphasis on the length of the journey.
I wonder if I'm gonna make it
There is doubt that happiness can ever be attained.
Nothing I do seems like any fun to me
Despite attempts to enjoy life, nothing brings joy.
You just don't know what losing him has done to me
The loss of a loved one has had a profound impact on the artist.
It's the middle of June but it feels like December
The artist feels emotionally cold and numb despite the seasonal warmth.
So little to look forward to and so much to remember
The future is bleak and the past is painful.
It's a long time to smile again
Once again reinforcing the length of the journey to happiness.
I just don't know if I can do it
The difficulty of the task is still overwhelming.
I wonder if I'm gonna get through it
Doubts linger about the possibility of overcoming the hardship.
I got to find a way to get a hold on myself again
The singer recognizes the need to regain control of their emotions.
Before I even try to give my love to someone else again
The singer knows they must first heal before attempting to love again.
There are tears to be cried, I'm too close to remember
The pain is still raw and difficult to process.
No tears can be born until the old ones have given
Before new emotions can emerge, the old ones must be dealt with.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
lolicats
I listened to this in headphones once and it felt like each sound has it's own slot, it's own frequency index, it felt like an audio painting. Magic! There's nothing like it. Timeless perfection.
strictlynorton
Spector was a genius full stop. Such a body of work that included leftfield magic like the Dion album and the Ramones as well as the big hits era wall of sound stuff.
john pearson
spector was a genius , full stop , but also a mad man , saddly not in our world , he lived in his own life , away from reality , but had an amazing hear for music , sad out come in the end
The Strong Prevail
@john pearson yep, Joe Meek was a genius too but he lost his mind. The craziest people seem to be the most innovative
tapasitos
Phenomenal.
Ivan Ward
Great, Truly amazing!
Frank Shifreen
the combination of Carole King- Phil Spector- Darlene Love - Brill - this is such a great song
Phillip
Oh! my. Such an audio concoction of instrumental and vocal brilliance that I want to hear an elongated version that goes on and on.
Richard Leonard
Darlene , besides singing in her own inimitable fashion , looks fabulous in these photos.
pete groover
solid gold,so much talent back then,this is magical,thank god for us northern fans finding and playing these superb tunes