So Long
Lanco Lyrics
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I think about you baby and I don't know why
But I do, ooh, I do
See fireworks dancing up in the air
And I think about the ocean and your salty hair
I do, ooh, I do
If I see you in a bar and I ask you to dance
'Cause I do, ooh, I do
'Cause it was one night, it was one chance
When the morning sun came up over the sand
So long, you were gone
He can get your number, don't know where you're from
But if you're right there tonight I hope you still drink rum
'Cause I do, ooh, I do
And when you get a little buzz and lay under the stars
Do you still think about us small?
We all, we all look up at the sky
Though I'm with you tonight
No matter how far apart we are
We are, we are, we are, we are
It was one night, it was one chance
When the morning sun came up over the sand
So long, you were gone
So long, so long, so long
'Cause it was one night, it was one chance
When the morning sun came up, came up
It was one night, it was one chance
When the morning sun came up over the sand
So long
And I probably won't ever see you again
But I'll always dream of taking your hand
And saying I do, ooh, I do
Lanco’s “So Long” is a song about a summer romance that the singer cannot seem to forget. The opening line of the song immediately takes the listener back to a specific summer memory: “Ever since summer on the fourth of July.” The memory is tied to the singer’s love interest, whom they cannot seem to get out of their head. The chorus reiterates this point with the repetition of “I do, ooh, I do.” The singer is constantly thinking about their past love interest, and the memories evoke emotions and feelings that they cannot ignore.
The second verse talks about the singer’s hopes of running into their past love interest in a bar and asking them to dance. The verse ends with a question, emphasizing the uncertainty of the singer's feelings toward their former flame. The bridge of the song brings us back to the summer memories that the singer is holding onto. The mention of the stars and the sky creates a dreamy atmosphere, and the listener can feel the emotions of the singer as they think about their past love.
The song ends on a bittersweet note. The singer acknowledges that they may never see their love interest again but still dreams of taking their hand and saying “I do.” The use of this phrase in the song also adds a slight hint of regret – the idea of saying “I do” implies a union or commitment that never came to be, despite the singer’s wishes.
Overall, the song “So Long” captures the feelings of nostalgia, longing, and uncertainty that arise from reminiscing about a past romance.
Line by Line Meaning
Now ever since summer on the fourth of July
Since that summer Independence Day, I keep on thinking about you.
I think about you baby and I don't know why
I keep on pondering about you, baby, but I don't know why.
But I do, ooh, I do
But still, I do think about you.
See fireworks dancing up in the air
Whenever I see fireworks in the sky, I think of us.
And I think about the ocean and your salty hair
I think about the beach and the times we spent together with your hair soaked in salty water.
If I see you in a bar and I ask you to dance
If I spot you in a pub and I ask you for a dance.
Will you remember our little summer romance?
Will you remember the memories of our little romantic tryst?
'Cause I do, ooh, I do
Because I certainly do reminisce about it.
'Cause it was one night, it was one chance
It was just a night, a single chance I had to be with you.
When the morning sun came up over the sand
When the morning sun loomed on the horizon and the sand started warming up.
So long, you were gone
You were absent for so long after we parted ways.
He can get your number, don't know where you're from
I may not know where you are from, but someone else might have your number.
But if you're right there tonight, I hope you still drink rum
But if you are nearby tonight, I hope you still like to drink rum.
'Cause I do, ooh, I do
Because I still enjoy my rum.
And when you get a little buzz and lay under the stars
And when you feel a little buzz and lie down under the stars.
Do you still think about us small?
Do you still think about the little moments we had together?
We all, we all look up at the sky
Everyone looks at the sky at night.
Though I'm with you tonight
Although I am with you tonight.
No matter how far apart we are
Regardless of the distance between us.
We are, we are, we are, we are
We still are, irrespective of distance.
'Cause it was one night, it was one chance
Because it was just one night we had to be together.
When the morning sun came up over the sand
When the morning sun started rising, casting its warmth on the sand.
So long, you were gone
You were gone for so long.
So long, so long, so long
So long, so long you were gone.
And I probably won't ever see you again
I possibly won't get to see you again.
But I'll always dream of taking your hand
But I'll keep on dreaming of holding your hand.
And saying I do, ooh, I do
And saying I do, I really do.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRANDON ARDEN LANCASTER, JAY JOYCE, MELISSA FULLER
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Krystal Wolfe
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Nachi Nathan
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