So Long
Kierra Lyrics
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I need to get back to you
It's been so long
Falling in a dark hole that never ends
'Cause I lost a friend
Missing You is like a road that never seems
To get you to your destination
I’ve been looking but I can’t find You
Where did You go? What was my mistake?
I’ve been trying to retrace my steps
To get back to You for my life’s sake
It’s been so long since I heard from You
So long, what did I do?
It’s been so long since I felt Your touch
So long, You availeth much
It’s been so long since I heard from You
So long, what did I do?
It’s been so long since I felt Your touch
So long, You availeth much
If you drop a needle in a haystack
Is it really worth trying to find
Picking through each straw because I never thought
I could be so lost without You
I’ve been looking but I can’t find You
Where did You go? What was my mistake?
I’ve been trying to retrace my steps
To get back to You for my life’s sake
It’s been so long since I heard from You
So long, what did I do?
It’s been so long since I felt Your touch
So long, You availeth much
It’s been so long since I heard from You
So long, what did I do?
It’s been so long since I felt Your touch
So long, You availeth much
Everyday I long for a chance to be with You again
For with failing I cry that I’m sorry for pushing You away
I would do anything to rekindle our being
I’m lost without Your presence
It’s been so long and I’m wondering
Will I feel You again
It’s been so long since I heard from You
So long, what did I do?
It’s been so long since I felt Your touch
So long, You availeth much
It’s been so long since I heard from You
So long, what did I do?
It’s been so long since I felt Your touch
So long, You availeth much
It’s been so long since I heard from You
So long, what did I do?
It’s been so long since I felt Your touch
So long, You availeth much
It’s been so long since I heard from You
So long, what did I do?
Kierra "Kiki" Sheard's song "So Long" depicts the singer's intense emotional yearning for reconnection with God. The lyrics reveal a sense of disconnection and despair, as the singer struggles to find God after feeling lost and abandoned. The first verse reveals the depth of the singer's despair, as she dives into a dark hole that never ends. The sorrowful tone continues throughout the song, as she expresses her frustration over not being able to find God, despite her desperate search.
Furthermore, the lyrics also reveal a strong sense of guilt and regret for any actions or choices that may have led to her state of separation from God. In the second verse, the singer attempts to retrace her steps to reach God again, stating that it is for her life's sake. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's been so long since I heard from You," suggesting that despite the singer's continued effort to reconnect with God, she still feels distant from him.
Overall, "So Long" portrays a deeply personal narrative that many listeners can relate to, as it highlights the struggle and persistence in finding God's presence. The song's emotional honesty provides a powerful message about the importance of having faith and the enduring struggle to maintain a strong connection with God.
Line by Line Meaning
So long
It has been a significant amount of time.
I need to get back to you
I long for a return to a state of connection with you.
It's been so long
Reiteration that a significant amount of time has passed.
Falling in a dark hole that never ends
Feeling trapped in a never-ending state of despair and sadness.
'Cause I lost a friend
The despair and sadness is due to the loss of a close friend.
Missing You is like a road that never seems / To get you to your destination
Attempts to reconnect feel unproductive, like a journey without a clear end in sight.
I’ve been looking but I can’t find You
Despite my efforts, I cannot seem to reconnect with you.
Where did You go? What was my mistake?
I am confused and unsure why our connection has been lost.
I’ve been trying to retrace my steps / To get back to You for my life’s sake
I am actively attempting to reestablish our connection for the sake of my own well-being.
It’s been so long since I heard from You
Reiteration that a significant amount of time has passed without communication.
So long, what did I do?
I am questioning what actions or decisions led to our disconnection.
It’s been so long since I felt Your touch
Reiteration that a significant amount of time has passed without physical or emotional connection.
So long, You availeth much
Despite the time that has passed, I believe that our connection is still valuable and impactful.
If you drop a needle in a haystack / Is it really worth trying to find / Picking through each straw because I never thought / I could be so lost without You
Although it may be difficult to find you, the thought of being without you is unbearable and motivates me to keep searching.
Everyday I long for a chance to be with You again
I yearn for the opportunity to reconnect with you on a daily basis.
For with failing I cry that I’m sorry for pushing You away
I recognize that I may have contributed to our disconnection and regret pushing you away.
I would do anything to rekindle our being
I am willing to go to great lengths to reestablish our connection.
I’m lost without Your presence
I feel adrift and incomplete without you.
It’s been so long and I’m wondering / Will I feel You again
I am uncertain if our connection can be reestablished after such a long period of time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: R. Dean Taylor, Norman J. Whitfield, Edward Jr. Holland
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