Been A Long Time
Don & Lori Chaffer & Hey Ruth Lyrics


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I know it get lonely when you sleep at night
I can treat you like you mine just for the night
Can't be trusted on my own time
My girl waiting for me back at home I'm
Thinking bout the next we linking
Cuz it's been so long
It's been so long girl
It's been so long
I'm not single, but I live a double life
You know my situation and it blows my mind
(Yeah)
Girl you always on the go (go)
Always on the move (move)
There for everybody but who checking in on you
Women thinking they Jay IDK
They don't got a clue
Say I'm player since I'm doing me
That's what they assume
I don't got nothing to prove
Just tell me the move
Right after your show
Ain't nothing for me to come through
I'm feeling your vibe
You speaking your mind
I know what you saying is true
Be months at a time just saw you in Philly
And you hit my line when you in my city
You numb to these niggas but I know you feeling me ahh
(Girl it's been so long)
I really want you around (yeah)
Know that you got a whole nigga at home
But he don't exist when you be outta town
Showing your feelings don't say em
Drink Chardonnay we be faded
I love the way that you look at the game shawdy and the way that you play it
I know it get lonely when you sleep at night
I can treat you like you mine just for the night
Can't be trusted on my own time
My girl waiting for me back at home I'm
Thinking bout the next we linking
Cuz it's been so long
It's been so long girl
It's been so long




I'm not single, but I live a double life
You know my situation and it blows my mind

Overall Meaning

The song "Been a Long Time" by Don & Lori Chaffer & Hey Ruth is a passionate and emotional narrative about a man who is leading a double life. The lyrics describe his nights of loneliness and desire, offering to treat a woman as if she's his for the night, but acknowledging that he can't be trusted with his own time. He is not single, but his situation is overwhelming him, and despite having a girl waiting for him back home, he can't help but think about the next time they'll meet. The chorus emphasizes the weight of time that has passed since they last saw each other, which only fuels his increasing desire for her.


The second verse shows the woman he's singing to as someone who is always on the move, busy and taken for granted by everyone around her. She's someone who appears to be loyal but is sneaking around behind her partner's back to see him. He acknowledges her strength but also her vulnerability and claims to know her better than anyone. The bridge highlights the attraction between them, the way they feel when they're together, and the things they're willing to do to keep that feeling from fading.


In essence, "Been a Long Time" is a song about forbidden love, burning desire, and how that love can flourish when it's given the right environment. It paints a vivid picture of two people caught in a passionate affair, both trapped by their circumstances but desperate to be with one another.


Line by Line Meaning

I know it get lonely when you sleep at night
I understand that you feel lonely when you go to bed at night.


I can treat you like you mine just for the night
I can make you feel loved and wanted for a night.


Can't be trusted on my own time
I cannot trust myself when I am alone.


My girl waiting for me back at home I'm
My girlfriend is waiting for me back home.


Thinking bout the next we linking
I am already thinking about the next time we will be together.


Cuz it's been so long
It has been too long since we have seen each other.


It's been so long girl
We have been apart for too long my dear.


I'm not single, but I live a double life
I am not single, but I am living a life as if I were.


You know my situation and it blows my mind
You are aware of my situation, and it is driving me crazy.


(Yeah)
Agreement or affirmation.


Girl you always on the go (go)
You are always busy and on the move, my love.


Always on the move (move)
You are always on the go, always moving.


There for everybody but who checking in on you
You are always there for others, but who is checking in on you?


Women thinking they Jay IDK
Women think they know me, but they do not.


They don't got a clue
They have no idea.


Say I'm player since I'm doing me
They say I am a player because I am doing what I want.


That's what they assume
That is what they think, but they do not really know me.


I don't got nothing to prove
I do not need to prove anything to anyone.


Just tell me the move
Just tell me what to do.


Right after your show
As soon as your show is done.


Ain't nothing for me to come through
It is easy for me to come and see you.


I'm feeling your vibe
I am picking up on your energy.


You speaking your mind
You are expressing your true thoughts and feelings.


I know what you saying is true
I believe what you are saying is honest and true.


Be months at a time just saw you in Philly
We can go months without seeing each other, but I just saw you in Philadelphia.


And you hit my line when you in my city
And you contacted me when you were in my city.


You numb to these niggas but I know you feeling me ahh
You may be indifferent to other guys, but I know you have feelings for me.


(Girl it's been so long)
It has been a while since we have been together, my dear.


I really want you around (yeah)
I really want you to be with me, my love.


Know that you got a whole nigga at home
I know you have a whole other guy waiting for you at home.


But he don't exist when you be outta town
But he means nothing to you when you are out of town.


Showing your feelings don't say em
You express your emotions through your actions, not your words.


Drink Chardonnay we be faded
We drink Chardonnay and get lost in the moment.


I love the way that you look at the game shawdy and the way that you play it
I love the way you approach life, my dear, and the way you handle everything.




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Written by: Brandon Scott

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