The Longest Time
Graham BLVD Lyrics
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For the longest time
Oh, oh, oh
For the longest
If you said goodbye to me tonight
There would still be music left to write
What else could I do
I'm so inspired by you
Once I thought my innocence was gone
Now I know that happiness goes on
That's where you found me
When you put your arms around me
I haven't been there for the longest time
Oh, oh, oh
For the longest time
Oh, oh, oh
For the longest
I'm that voice you're hearing in the hall
And the greatest miracle of all
Is how I need you
And how you needed me too
That hasn't happened for the longest time
Maybe this won't last very long
But you feel so right
And I could be wrong
Maybe I've been hoping too hard
But I've gone this far
And it's more than I hoped for
Who knows how much further we'll go on
Maybe I'll be sorry when you're gone
I'll take my chances
I forgot how nice romance is
I haven't been there for the longest time
I had second thoughts at the start
I said to myself
Hold on to your heart
Now I know the woman that you are
You're wonderful so far
And it's more than I hoped for
I don't care what consequence it brings
I have been a fool for lesser things
I want you so bad
I think you ought to know that
I intend to hold you for the longest time
In the song "The Longest Time" by Graham BLVD, the lyrics convey a deep sense of love and appreciation for someone who has had a profound impact on the singer's life. The repeated refrain of "For the longest time" suggests a sense of endurance and timelessness in the connection between the singer and the person they are addressing. The sentiment is one of lasting gratitude and admiration for the influence this person has had on the singer.
The lyrics speak to the transformative power of love, as the singer acknowledges that their creativity and inspiration have been reinvigorated by this person's presence in their life. The idea that there would "still be music left to write" if this person were to say goodbye emphasizes the depth of the emotional connection and the profound effect it has had on the singer's artistic expression.
The singer reflects on a sense of renewal and rediscovery that has come with this relationship, noting that they had previously felt as though their innocence had been lost but now find happiness continuing on with this new connection. The act of embracing and finding solace in the other person's arms symbolizes a sense of comfort and security that the singer has been missing for a long time.
The lyrics also reveal a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty about the future, with the singer expressing a hesitancy about the permanence of the relationship. Despite this uncertainty, there is a willingness to take a chance on love and to embrace the warmth and joy that comes with romantic connection. The declaration of intent to "hold you for the longest time" suggests a commitment to cherish and appreciate the present moment, regardless of what the future may hold.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh, oh
Expressing an overwhelming feeling
For the longest time
Looking forward to a lasting period
If you said goodbye to me tonight
Even if you were to leave me now
There would still be music left to write
There will always be more inspiration
What else could I do
How else could I express my feelings
I'm so inspired by you
You are my source of creativity
That hasn't happened for the longest time
I haven't felt this way in a long time
Once I thought my innocence was gone
I thought I had lost my innocence
Now I know that happiness goes on
I realize that happiness endures
That's where you found me
You discovered me there
When you put your arms around me
When you embraced me
I haven't been there for the longest time
It's been a while since I felt that way
I'm that voice you're hearing in the hall
I am the voice resonating in the corridor
And the greatest miracle of all
Acknowledging the amazing impact
Is how I need you
Emphasizing the necessity of you
And how you needed me too
Reciprocating the mutual need
That hasn't happened for the longest time
This feeling hasn't occurred in a while
Maybe this won't last very long
It might not endure for an extended period
But you feel so right
Your presence is comforting
And I could be wrong
I might be mistaken
Maybe I've been hoping too hard
Possibly I have been overly optimistic
But I've gone this far
Despite that, I have come this distance
And it's more than I hoped for
It has exceeded my expectations
Who knows how much further we'll go on
It's uncertain how far we will progress
Maybe I'll be sorry when you're gone
I might regret it when you depart
I'll take my chances
I am willing to take risks
I forgot how nice romance is
I had forgotten the joy of romance
I had second thoughts at the start
Initially, I had doubts
I said to myself
I advised myself
Hold on to your heart
Protect your emotions
Now I know the woman that you are
I understand your true character
You're wonderful so far
You have been amazing thus far
I don't care what consequence it brings
I am not concerned about the outcome
I have been a fool for lesser things
In the past, I made mistakes for trivial reasons
I want you so bad
I desire you immensely
I think you ought to know that
You should be aware of my feelings
I intend to hold you for the longest time
I plan to cherish you indefinitely
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BILLY JOEL
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