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How Long
Love Joys Lyrics
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How long how long how long must i wait on you
You told me a lie you promised i that you would be true
But you made my life blue oohoohoohoo
Now I now I now i have to start all over again
All over again
Pick up the broken pieces of my heart
One day you're gonna wanna come back it's gonna be too late
You're gonna open up the door I won't be there anymore
You're gonna open up the door darling I won't be there anymore
How long how long how long must I wait on you
You told me a lie
You promised i that you would be true
But you made my life blue oohoohoohoo
Now I now I now I have to start all over again
All over again
Pick up the broken pieces of my heart that you have torn apart
One day you're gonna wanna come back it's gonna be too late
Gonna open up the door and I won't be there anymore
You gonna open up the door darling and I won't be there anymore... how long
The Love Joys' song "How Long" is a heartfelt ballad about a damaged relationship. The lyrics are from the perspective of someone who has been hurt by their lover's lies and broken promises. They are left waiting and wondering how long it will take for their lover to make things right, but ultimately realize they need to start over on their own. The repetition of the phrase "how long" emphasizes the frustration and desperation the singer feels. The line "you made my life blue" adds a melancholic tone to the song and communicates the impact of the lover's actions. The chorus serves as a warning to the lover that they will eventually lose the singer's love and trust.
The song's message is relatable and timeless, as many people have experienced the pain and confusion of a broken relationship. The Love Joys' soulful delivery adds depth and emotion to the lyrics. The slow tempo and simple melody make the song easy to sing along to and enhance the poignant vibe. "How Long" is a soulful ballad that speaks to the heartache and hope of anyone who has experienced love and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
How long
The singer is expressing impatience and frustration, wondering how much longer they have to wait for their lover to come back.
How long how long how long must I wait on you
The singer is emphasizing their impatience by repeating the question, asking how much longer they must wait for their lover to return.
You told me a lie
The singer is accusing their lover of being dishonest.
You promised I that you would be true
The singer is reminding their lover of a broken promise to be faithful.
But you made my life blue oohoohoohoo
The singer is saying that their lover's betrayal has caused them great sadness and pain.
Now I now I now I have to start all over again
The singer is acknowledging that they have to move on from their failed relationship and begin anew.
Pick up the broken pieces of my heart that you have torn apart
The singer is describing the emotional scars left from their lover's betrayal and the need to put themselves back together.
One day you're gonna wanna come back it's gonna be too late
The singer predicts that their lover will regret their actions, but it will be too late to reconcile.
You gonna open up the door darling and I won't be there anymore
The singer is saying that when their lover tries to return, they will no longer be waiting for them.
How long
The song ends with the same question it began with, emphasizing the singer's impatience and the unresolved nature of the situation.
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Written by: Sonia Abel-Allen
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