Wood made her film debut in 1998's "Digging To China", but did not garner much attention in the format until her Golden Globe-nominated performance in 2003's "thirteen." She has since starred in such diverse motion pictures as "Pretty Persuasion" (2005), "The Upside of Anger" (2005) and "Down in the Valley" (2006), as well as several others.
Wood has been described by The Guardian newspaper as being "wise beyond her years" and as "one of the best actresses of her generation".
In 2007 she starred as Lucy in the film "Across the Universe," which was the first movie to employ the use of her impressive singing voice. She debuted it on "Once and Again," where she sang "Red Red Robin" (at a wedding) and a few older folk songs (for a play her character starred in). In 2002, she also recorded two songs for the holiday compilation "School's Out! Christmas": "Christmas Isn't Christmas Without You" and a cover of the old chestnut "Silver and Gold."
Her solo contributions to the "Across the Universe" soundtrack are: "Hold Me Tight", "It Won't Be Long", "If I Fell", and "Blackbird".
It Won't Be Long
Evan Rachel Wood Lyrics
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It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long yeah, till I belong to you
Every night when everybody has fun
Here am I sitting all on my own
It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long yeah, till I belong to you
Since you left me, I'm so alone
Now you're coming, you're coming on home
I'll be good like I know I should
You're coming home, you're coming home
Every night the tears come down from my eyes
Every day I've done nothing but cry
It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long yeah, till I belong to you
Well since you left me, I'm so alone
Now you're coming, you're coming on home
I'll be good like I know I should
You're coming home, you're coming home
So every day we'll be happy I know
Now I know that you won't leave me no more
It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long yeah, yeah
It won't be long yeah, till I belong to you, woo
The song "It Won't Be Long" by Evan Rachel Wood speaks of a longing to be reunited with someone special. The repetition of "It won't be long" reflects the belief that the reunion is not far off, and the lyrics express the anticipation and excitement of this meeting. The singer is currently alone, and the happiness of others around him is contrasted with his own solitude. The second half of the song reflects the relief and happiness of finally being reunited. The lyrics convey a message about the power of love and how it can bring people together after times of separation.
The chorus is catchy, and its energy is reminiscent of classic rock 'n' roll while the rest of the song is relatively balladic. The lyrics also play with repetition, mirroring the constant and ongoing sense of loneliness that the singer expresses. The "yeah, yeah, yeah" that follows every "It won't be long" seems to anticipate the cathartic relief that the coming reunion will bring. This song is a timeless reflection on the intensity of longing, and the hope that love can provide.
Line by Line Meaning
It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
I am eagerly and happily waiting for your return.
It won't be long yeah, till I belong to you
I am eagerly and happily waiting for the moment when I am yours again.
Every night when everybody has fun
While everyone else is enjoying themselves and having fun, I am alone.
Here am I sitting all on my own
I am sitting by myself, feeling miserable and lonely.
Since you left me, I'm so alone
I have been feeling incredibly lonely ever since you left.
Now you're coming, you're coming on home
You are finally coming back to me.
I'll be good like I know I should
I will behave well and do what I need to do to make you happy.
Every night the tears come down from my eyes
I cry every night because I miss you so much.
Every day I've done nothing but cry
I cry all day because I am so sad without you.
So every day we'll be happy I know
Once you're back, I know we will be happy together every day.
Now I know that you won't leave me no more
I finally have confidence that you will stay with me and not leave again.
Lyrics © Takwene LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Mazzika Group, Broma 16, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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