So Long
Freddie Lyrics


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I can't stand you out of my side say what took you so long
Since you been all night what took you so long
I've lost my mind a dozen times since you left me alone
And you been gone at least a minute what took you so long

Have you seen a baby sparrow fall helpless to the ground
Unable to fly back and afraid to be found
Well that's me that's me without you whenever you are gone
And you been gone at least a minute what took you so long





Have you seen a baby sparrow

Overall Meaning

who falls out of its nest and onto the ground? It is vulnerable, unable to fly back, and frightened of being alone. That is how the singer in Freddie Hart's song "What Took You So Long" feels without his significant other. He cannot stand being without them for even a second, and he wonders what took them so long to come back to him. He has lost his mind since they left him alone and cannot understand why they were away for so long.


The lyrics depict the pain and anguish of separation and highlight the fear of being alone. The use of the baby sparrow metaphor emphasizes the singer's vulnerability and helplessness without his loved one. The repetition of the phrase "what took you so long" implies that the singer is frustrated with his significant other for leaving him alone and not being there when he needs them most. The song portrays the intense emotions associated with long-distance relationships and the relief one feels when reunited.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't stand you out of my side say what took you so long
Your absence is unbearable, so I am wondering why you took so long to come back.


Since you been all night what took you so long
You were away for the entire night, so I'm curious to know what made you take so long.


I've lost my mind a dozen times since you left me alone
Without you by my side, I have been feeling crazy and overwhelmed many times.


And you been gone at least a minute what took you so long
Even though it has only been a short time since you left, I can't help but wonder why it took so long for you to return.


Have you seen a baby sparrow fall helpless to the ground
Just like a helpless baby bird falling to the ground, I feel lost and vulnerable without you around.


Unable to fly back and afraid to be found
Without you, I am struggling to find my way and feeling scared and lost.


Well that's me that's me without you whenever you are gone
Whenever you are away, I feel like that helpless baby sparrow who can't fly or find its way back.


And you been gone at least a minute what took you so long
Even a minute without you feels like an eternity, and I can't help but question why you took so long to come back.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: RICHARD STANNARD, DAVID MORGAN, JOHN THEMIS, EMMA BUNTON, JULIAN GALLAGHER, MARTIN HARRINGTON

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Albert Lawrence

Sounds like studio one?

Galore497elite #GOOD2BME

it is studio one

Albert Lawrence

@Galore497elite #GOOD2BME so this kismet copy is likely to be a bootleg then

Babylon Bwoy

Strange Thing.

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