There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Greg Johnso… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Greg Johnson is a New Zealand singer-songwriter from Auckland.
2) Greg Johnson is an American singer-songwriter.
3) Greg Johnson is a British singer-songwriter from Bournemouth.

1) Greg Johnson (born 1968, Auckland) is a New Zealand singer-songwriter of melodic lyric-based pop. He has seen success both as a solo artist and writing for others. Since 2002 he has been resident in the USA.
Over the years, he has toured with Dave Dobbyn, The Wallflowers and The Exponents.
He has written and co-written several songs for Strawpeople, and 2005 collaborated with Russ De salvo and Arnie Roman a song for New Zealand artist Amber Claire.

2) Greg Johnson is an American singer-songwriter who debut solo album is "Choices".

3) Greg Johnson is a British singer-songwriter from Bournemouth.

It's Been So Long
Greg Johnson Lyrics

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When Everything Seems Hopeless,
Just Remember Where You’re From
If I Had To Choose You A Record,
I Hope I’d Choose Your Favourite Song
It’s Been So Long Since You Were Smiling
You’ve Got To Let A Little Bit Of It Out
Don’t Be Unsure, Just Take A Step Don’t Let Yourself Get Caught Up In This Desert Of Doubt
If You Were Lying On A Golden Beach With A

Hundred Million Dollars To Ride
Would It Make Any Difference At All
To The People You Would Have At Your Side
It’s Been So Long Since You Were Smiling
You’ve Got To Let A Little Bit Of It Out
Don’t Be Unsure, Just Take A Step Don’t Let Yourself Get Caught Up In This Desert Of Doubt
You’ve Got To Let It Out, You’ve Got To Let It Out,
Come On Come On Let It Out
Since You Don’t Go Out Anymore,
H You’ve Forgotten What The Party Is For
Oh Come On Angel, Sometimes It’s Good
To End Up On The Floor
But It’s Been So Long Since You Were Smiling
You’ve Got To Let A Little Bit Of It Out
Don’t Be Unsure, Just Take A Step Don’t Let Yourself Get Caught Up In This Desert Of Doubt

You’ve Got To Let It Out
Come On Come On Come On You Know You Want To

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Greg Johnson's song, "It's Been So Long", are about finding hope and joy even in tough times. The first verse talks about the importance of remembering one's roots when everything feels hopeless. The second verse speaks about the power of music to make us feel good, even in tough times, and the hope that the listener's favorite song could bring them some relief. The chorus repeats that the listener has not been smiling for a long time and needs to let out some emotion. The bridge of the song talks about how money and success won't mean anything if we don't have people to share it with. The third verse encourages the listener to let loose and have fun, even if they've forgotten how to enjoy themselves.

The song's lyrics are a reminder that our emotions are important, and we shouldn't be afraid to express them or seek help when we need it. The desert of doubt mentioned in the song is a metaphor for feeling stuck and hopeless, and the song encourages us to take small steps to overcome those feelings. Additionally, the mention of forgetting how to party and ending up on the floor is a reference to cutting loose and enjoying ourselves, even if it means being a little vulnerable.

Overall, the song's lyrics encourage listeners to be themselves, express their emotions, and find joy in the little things, even when life feels tough.

Line by Line Meaning

When Everything Seems Hopeless, Just Remember Where You're From
When life is tough, remember your roots and where you came from.

If I Had To Choose You A Record, I Hope I'd Choose Your Favourite Song
If I had to pick a song for you, I hope it would be your favorite, the one that makes you happy.

It's Been So Long Since You Were Smiling You've Got To Let A Little Bit Of It Out Don't Be Unsure, Just Take A Step Don't Let Yourself Get Caught Up In This Desert Of Doubt
It's been a while since you smiled. You need to express yourself more, don't hesitate, and take a step forward instead of being stuck in a pessimistic state.

If You Were Lying On A Golden Beach With A Hundred Million Dollars To Ride Would It Make Any Difference At All To The People You Would Have At Your Side
If you were rich and successful, would it really matter to the people you have in your life?

You've Got To Let It Out, You've Got To Let It Out, Come On Come On Let It Out
You need to release your emotions and express your feelings, come on and let it out.

Since You Don't Go Out Anymore, You've Forgotten What The Party Is For Oh Come On Angel, Sometimes It's Good To End Up On The Floor
Since you stopped going out, you forgot how to have fun. Come on, it's good to let loose and party once in a while, even if it means ending up on the floor.

But It's Been So Long Since You Were Smiling You've Got To Let A Little Bit Of It Out Don't Be Unsure, Just Take A Step Don't Let Yourself Get Caught Up In This Desert Of Doubt You've Got To Let It Out Come On Come On Come On You Know You Want To
Again, it's been too long since you were happy. You need to express yourself and not let yourself get trapped in negative thoughts. Let it out and have some fun, you know you want to.

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LONNIE JOHNSON

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