So Long
Diplo Cam Lyrics

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Don't know why you're scared to let me love you
You know I could treat you right
I know that you're good at being lonely
I can see it in your eyes

You want somebody to hold you
'Cause when you're drinking you slip up and put your hands on me
Ain't your momma ever told you?

Just because you're out here running doesn't make you free

I know you're fine doing life on your own
But that doesn't mean you should spend it alone
'Cause, boy, you've been flying solo for so long
But I think it's time to give your heart, your heart what it wants
Your heart what it wants
Your heart what it wants

Doesn't all that running make you dizzy?
Come and read between the lines
I can see exactly what you're missing
When you gonna realize?

That you want somebody to love you
'Cause when it's late I bet you're thinking 'bout calling me
Ain't your momma ever told you?
Just because you're out here running doesn't make you free

I know you're fine doing life on your own
But that doesn't mean you should spend it alone
'Cause, boy, you've been flying solo for so long
But I think it's time to give your heart, your heart what it wants
Your heart what it wants

I think it's time to give your heart, your heart what it wants
Your heart what it wants

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "So Long" by Diplo Cam explore the idea of a potential love interest who is hesitant to commit to a relationship despite the singer's assurance that they could treat them right. The lyrics suggest that the other person is good at being lonely, but when they drink, they let their guard down and crave physical touch. However, they are still resistant to fully embrace love, perhaps due to past experiences or a fear of vulnerability.

The singer urges their love interest to consider the risks of constantly "running," as it does not necessarily guarantee freedom or happiness. They also suggest that the love interest is missing something in their life that only a romantic relationship can fulfill. The chorus repeats the phrase "give your heart, your heart what it wants," emphasizing the importance of following one's desires and taking a chance on love.

Overall, the song highlights the internal struggle that many people face when it comes to love and commitment. It acknowledges the fear and uncertainty that can come with opening oneself up to another person, while also encouraging listeners to take a leap of faith and trust in their own feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't know why you're scared to let me love you
I am not sure why you are afraid to accept my love

You know I could treat you right
I want to assure you that I can treat you well

I know that you're good at being lonely
I recognize that you are used to being alone

I can see it in your eyes
I can tell from the look in your eyes

You want somebody to hold you
What you really want is someone to embrace you

'Cause when you're drinking you slip up and put your hands on me
I know that when you get drunk, you tend to make physical advances towards me

Ain't your momma ever told you?
Hasn't your mother informed you about this issue?

Just because you're out here running doesn't make you free
Just because you are running away from your problems doesn't mean you are free from them

I know you're fine doing life on your own
I am aware that you are comfortable living independently

But that doesn't mean you should spend it alone
However, that doesn't mean you should spend your life without anyone

'Cause, boy, you've been flying solo for so long
Because, my dear, you have been living alone for a very long time

But I think it's time to give your heart, your heart what it wants
I believe it is time for you to fulfill the desires of your heart

Your heart what it wants
You should follow your heart's desires

Doesn't all that running make you dizzy?
Aren't you getting tired from all the running?

Come and read between the lines
You need to pay attention to the hidden message

I can see exactly what you're missing
I know precisely what you are lacking

When you gonna realize?
When will you finally realize it?

That you want somebody to love you
The truth is, you long for someone to love you

'Cause when it's late I bet you're thinking 'bout calling me
I am sure that when it is late, you think about calling me

I think it's time to give your heart, your heart what it wants
I believe it is time for you to satisfy what your heart truly desires

Your heart what it wants
You should listen to what your heart really wants

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Camaron Ochs, Diana E. P. Gordon, Henry Agincourt Allen, Michael Hardy, Sam Lawry Hunt, Samuel Tyler Johnson, Sasha Yatchenko, Thomas Wesley Pentz

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