Been A Long Time
Jake Lyrics


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VERSE ONE:
It's been a long time since I felt like I do now
Is it my imagination
You got through to me somehow
I don't even try to get you off my mind
And I know that I can't walk away this time

CHORUS ONE:
And I love the way I feel today
It's crazy, but this time I know
I want it
Oh, I need it
And every new sensation, every move you make
You know I'm ready
Oh, I'm ready

VERSE TWO:
Isn't it crazy what your heart can do sometimes
When it's not the same as yesterday
You open up your eyes
And you see the face you've been dreaming of
And you know that you're about to fall in love

(repeat chorus one twice)

CHORUS TWO:
And I wonder where you are tonight
I wonder if you'll be alright, I'm waiting
And it tears me up inside
And my heart, it feels so heavy
And I just can't take it anymore
I'm ready
Oh, I'm ready

It's been a long time since I felt like I do now
It's been a long, long time
Since I fell in love

Since I fell in
In love





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jake's song "Been A Long Time" describe the complex emotions of someone who has recently fallen in love. The singer notes that it has been a long time since they have felt this way, and they wonder if it's just their imagination or if the other person has really "got through to them" somehow. Despite trying to get the new love interest out of their mind, the singer acknowledges that they cannot walk away from these feelings this time.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the intense and crazy emotions that come with falling in love. The singer loves the way they feel, and they know that they want and need this new love. Every sensation and movement that the object of their affection makes only intensifies these feelings. The repeated line "oh, I'm ready" shows that the singer is wholeheartedly embracing these new emotions, even though they are tearing them up inside.


The second verse of the song is more reflective, as the singer thinks about how crazy it is that their heart can change so quickly. They acknowledge that they see the face they have been dreaming of when they open up their eyes, and they know that they are about to fall in love. The second chorus adds to the emotional intensity of the song, as the singer wonders where the other person is and if they are okay. This uncertainty makes their heart feel heavy, but the singer still declares that they are ready for this new love.


Overall, the song captures the ups and downs of falling in love. It acknowledges the intense emotions and uncertainty that come with it, but ultimately celebrates the joy and excitement of embracing new love.


Line by Line Meaning

It's been a long time since I felt like I do now
It's been a while since Jake has felt this way about someone.


Is it my imagination
Jake is questioning if these feelings are real.


You got through to me somehow
The other person has made Jake feel this way.


I don't even try to get you off my mind
Jake constantly thinks about this person unconsciously.


And I know that I can't walk away this time
Jake knows that he won't be able to stay away from this person.


And I love the way I feel today
Jake is really enjoying these feelings.


It's crazy, but this time I know
Jake knows he's being irrational, but he doesn't care.


I want it
Jake wants to be with this person.


Oh, I need it
Jake has an emotional dependency on this person.


And every new sensation, every move you make
Jake is mesmerized by everything the other person does.


You know I'm ready
Jake is willing to commit.


Isn't it crazy what your heart can do sometimes
Jake is amazed by how intense his emotions are.


When it's not the same as yesterday
Jake's feelings are different than before.


You open up your eyes
Jake has realized something he didn't before.


And you see the face you've been dreaming of
Jake has discovered the person he's been imagining in his dreams.


And you know that you're about to fall in love
Jake knows he's about to develop deep feelings for this person.


And I wonder where you are tonight
Jake is thinking about the other person's whereabouts.


I wonder if you'll be alright, I'm waiting
Jake is waiting for a response from the other person.


And it tears me up inside
Jake is emotionally distressed.


And my heart, it feels so heavy
Jake's heart is weighed down by emotions.


And I just can't take it anymore
Jake is at his limit.


It's been a long, long time
Jake hasn't felt this way in a very long time.


Since I fell in love
Jake hasn't been in love in a long time.




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outset

Featured on our Facebook. Good shit dude!

Daniel Johnson

he's been one of my favorite riders for a while glad to see him in the pro ranks

LeoBarbone

I've watched this edit over 20 times and it never gets old, Jake you're a beast

Rea.

Such a classic, everything about this video is perfect.

Adam Travers

phonomenal edit, me and my mates edits watched the second to last clip and the line after and lost our minds, such a smooth style, interesting clever tricks and the ability to ride slayer bars like a boss!!! congratulations on pro deserved this for ages dude!!!

Sen Bilverglate

such a good part, lots of really good unique tricks

Bob Baker

this is too good, love you Jake

Nathan Carr

I down watch videos in awe very often, but when I do, Jake Sorensen's videos always make me do so.

Louis Lefebvre

Definitely my new favorite street part

understandingacarcrash

jake is a rad dude,I played a game of scoot with him at sd11 and it was fun

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