So Long
Fischer - Z Lyrics


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When I read your letter I couldn't believe that you'd gone.
I dialed your number but no one answered the phone.
I asked your friends to tell me if they knew where you were,
They said they thought that you were ill.

I hired a detective to try and find out where you are.
He managed to trace you, he said you were living in France.
A watchman saw you climb into someone else's car and drive off
Laughing in the night. Why didn't you tell me? Not leave me this way.
You could have told me and not waited for so long.

I've tried to forget you but I find myself walking the street.
I went to the doctor and he gave me something to sleep. I've sent
You telegrams but you haven't answered one. Your mother told me
I best leave you well alone. I hope you're satisfied now you've done

This thing to me. I hope you're pleased with what you've done.
Why didn't you tell me? Not leave me this way. Oh you could have told
Me and not waited for so long.

For so long I never realized just exactly who you were. I never
Realized just exactly. I've never realized the girl I had before.
I hope you're satisfied you won't hear from me again. I hope
You're pleased with what you've done. Why didn't you tell me?





Not leave me this way. Oh you should have told me and not
Waited for so long.

Overall Meaning

The song "So Long" by Fischer Z is a heart-wrenching ballad about a man who receives a letter from his girlfriend informing him that she has left him. He tries to contact her but to no avail, and eventually hires a detective who informs him that she has moved to France and is now with someone else. The singer is devastated by the news as he had no idea that their relationship was in trouble. He can't get over her and still finds himself walking the streets hoping to see her. Despite sending her telegrams, he never receives a response, and her mother advises him to leave her alone. The song ends with the singer realizing that he never truly knew who she was and ultimately coming to terms with the fact that she's gone.


The lyrics paint a picture of a man who is deeply hurt by someone he thought he knew and loved. The surprises and secrets that his lover kept from him are revealed in the letter that she left him, leaving him confused and hurt. The loneliness and feeling of betrayal are palpable as the singer tries to make sense of what happened to his relationship. Despite the singer's pain, the song leaves a note of acceptance, and he realizes that his lover's decision was made a long time ago.


Overall, "So Long" is an emotional and poignant ballad that showcases Fischer Z's powerful storytelling ability. The song doesn't sugarcoat love or relationships, showcasing the various stages of grief and acceptance that come with the loss of someone you loved.


Line by Line Meaning

When I read your letter I couldn't believe that you'd gone.
Upon reading your letter, I was shocked and could not believe that you had left without informing me.


I dialed your number but no one answered the phone.
When I attempted to call you, there was no answer on your phone.


I asked your friends to tell me if they knew where you were, They said they thought that you were ill.
I approached your friends to enquire about your whereabouts and they mentioned that they believed that you were ill.


I hired a detective to try and find out where you are. He managed to trace you, he said you were living in France.
I decided to hire a detective to locate you. He eventually located you and informed me that you had moved to France.


A watchman saw you climb into someone else's car and drive off Laughing in the night. Why didn't you tell me? Not leave me this way.
A watchman witnessed you driving off in someone else's car, laughing. I am shocked and frustrated that you did not tell me about leaving and leaving me in this way.


You could have told me and not waited for so long.
It would have been better had you informed me of your departure earlier instead of keeping me waiting for so long.


I've tried to forget you but I find myself walking the street. I went to the doctor and he gave me something to sleep. I've sent You telegrams but you haven't answered one.
Although I have attempted to forget you, I still find myself wandering aimlessly. I have also sought medical assistance for sleeping difficulties. Despite sending you telegrams, I have not received a response from you.


Your mother told me I best leave you well alone. I hope you're satisfied now you've done This thing to me. I hope you're pleased with what you've done.
As per your mother's advice, I have decided to stay away from you. However, I cannot help but feel betrayed and hurt by your actions. It appears that you are content with what you have done to me.


For so long I never realized just exactly who you were. I never Realized just exactly. I've never realized the girl I had before.
After spending such a considerable amount of time together, I never fully understood who you were. I failed to realize and fully understand you as a person.


I hope you're satisfied you won't hear from me again. I hope You're pleased with what you've done. Why didn't you tell me?
I have come to terms with the fact that I may never hear from you again. Your actions have left me feeling hurt and disappointed. It is still unclear to me why you did not communicate your intentions beforehand.


Not leave me this way. Oh you should have told me and not Waited for so long.
It would have been better had you informed me about your plans and not left me in this way. It was unfair to keep me waiting for so long.




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Written by: JOHN WATTS

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[Verse 1]
When I read your letter I couldn't believe that you'd gone
I dialled your number but no one answered the phone
I asked your friends to tell me if they knew where you were
They said they thought that you were ill

I hired a detective to try and find out where you are
He managed to trace you, he said, you're living in France
A watchman saw you climb into someone else's car
And drive off laughing in the night

[Chorus]
Why didn't you tell me? Not leave me this way!
You could have told me, not waited for so long

[Verse 2]
I've tried to forget you, but I find myself walking the street
I went to the doctor and he gave me something to sleep
I sent you telegrams, but you haven't answered one
Your mother told me I best leave you well alone
I hope you're satisfied now you've done this thing to me
I hope you're pleased with what you've done

[Chorus]
Why didn't you tell me? Not leave me this way!
You could have told me, not waited for so long

[Bridge]
(For so long) I never realised just exactly who you are
(For so long) I never realised the girl I had before
(For so long) I hope you're satisfied; you won't hear from me again
(For so long) I hope you're pleased with what you've done

[Chorus]
Why didn't you tell me? Not leave me this way!
You should have told me, not waited for so long...



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[Verse 1]
When I read your letter I couldn't believe that you'd gone
I dialled your number but no one answered the phone
I asked your friends to tell me if they knew where you were
They said they thought that you were ill

I hired a detective to try and find out where you are
He managed to trace you, he said, you're living in France
A watchman saw you climb into someone else's car
And drive off laughing in the night

[Chorus]
Why didn't you tell me? Not leave me this way!
You could have told me, not waited for so long

[Verse 2]
I've tried to forget you, but I find myself walking the street
I went to the doctor and he gave me something to sleep
I sent you telegrams, but you haven't answered one
Your mother told me I best leave you well alone
I hope you're satisfied now you've done this thing to me
I hope you're pleased with what you've done

[Chorus]
Why didn't you tell me? Not leave me this way!
You could have told me, not waited for so long

[Bridge]
(For so long) I never realised just exactly who you are
(For so long) I never realised the girl I had before
(For so long) I hope you're satisfied; you won't hear from me again
(For so long) I hope you're pleased with what you've done

[Chorus]
Why didn't you tell me? Not leave me this way!
You should have told me, not waited for so long...

@christophertiredofbs8514

I first heard the song in 1980, the year my parents got divorced, I was eight years old. I had an older sister that would get up before me and get ready for school. She played this on her radio… WCOZ 94.5, it was in the Boston area. The lyrics to the song would haunt me, I could never This song until the Internet came along, then bingo. I was jettison back in time, and now I understand why it was so haunting. It’s so heartfelt, It’s about abandonment. I can handle the song better today. Great song

@eviedawes9014

You must have the radio station wrong
WCOZ was cozy music real slow boring music they would never play this LOL!. She must have heard it on FNX a progressive radio station🖤

@jenniferalexis1000

Very similar timing here..be well

@christophertiredofbs8514

You too!!

Thank you

@justtradermike

@@eviedawes9014 Nope, 'COZ was top 40 rock from 78 ish on.

@marcelfrocz

Same here parents divorced June 1979. Nice to meet you Iam from 1969

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@lesflynn4455

This song came to me as i woke this morning. I hadn't heard it for decades. I thought i had to hear it again. Thanks.

@johndavis7944

I was cruising the supermarket aisles listening to the music just the other day when this came on. " So Long" since I've heard this. A blast from the past.
I had to come here to hear it again. 👍

@edgarallerman9187

Hmm, same story here!

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