Porch
Long Beard Lyrics


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time it takes to grow old, on your porch
is it long enough
to get over you
summer rain brings your voice
to my ear
I'll stay up all night
just to hear your voice
if I ask politely
will you ask me
the question of,
"who do you love?"
who do you love,
and is it enough?




time it takes to grow old, on your porch
is it long enough

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Long Beard's song Porch are quite introspective and melancholic. The song speaks of the passage of time, how it feels when you're waiting for something or someone, and how the slow pace of life can make it hard to let go. The opening line, "time it takes to grow old, on your porch is it long enough," sets the tone for the rest of the song. Here, the singer is pondering how much time one would need to spend sitting on a porch to truly get over someone or something that's been lost.


The second verse of the song talks about the memories that come flooding back during the summer rain. The singer can hear their loved one's voice, and is willing to stay up all night just to hear it again. The next few lines indicate a longing for the other person. The singer asks if they asked politely, would the other person ask them the question of "who do you love?" This question is significant for the singer, as it's perhaps the one that they've been asking themselves for a while now. The song ends with the singer repeating the first verse, questioning whether the time it took for them to grow old on the porch has been long enough to forget about the one they loved.


Long Beard's Porch is a powerful representation of the emotions that come with a love that has passed. The slow, somber melody of the song pairs well with the lyrical content, amplifying its intensity. The lyrics themselves are quite vague, which allows each listener to interpret them based on their own experiences, creating a unique and personal connection to the song.


Line by Line Meaning

time it takes to grow old, on your porch
Reflecting on the passage of time as one ages on their front porch


is it long enough
Wondering if the time spent on the front porch has been sufficient


to get over you
Possibly addressing a past lover and questioning if time spent on the porch has aided in getting over them


summer rain brings your voice
The sound of the rain reminds the artist of the person they are missing


to my ear
The sound is audible, and the memory is vivid


I'll stay up all night
Expressing a willingness to endure sleeplessness for the sake of hearing the voice


just to hear your voice
The person's voice holds significant meaning and comfort to the singer


if I ask politely
Possibly referencing asking the person of their affection to speak with them


will you ask me
The artist is prompting the other person to reciprocate and ask the artist questions in return


the question of,
Asking a specific and predetermined question


"who do you love?"
The predetermined question is asking who the singer loves


who do you love,
Repeated questioning to emphasize the importance of the answer


and is it enough?
The singer is questioning if their love for someone else is enough to overcome their feelings for the person they are missing


time it takes to grow old, on your porch
Returning to the notion of time passing and aging on the front porch


is it long enough
Reiterating the question of if the time spent on the porch has been sufficient




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Comments from YouTube:

Night Skye

Great song! Keep it up!

Chris Knight

I bought the album today.....highly recommended

Febrian Trisan Haba

nice song🍃

Sinebongo Tana

great song to sleep with :)

Oz

Absolutely perfect 9/6/16

Milky

Are they supposed to be Kokiri?

Kate Sweeney

yes

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