It's Been A Long Long Time
Matthew Ifield Lyrics
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Standing here so close to me
There′s so much I feel that I should say
But words can wait until some other day
Kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
Since can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
You′ll never know how many dreams I′ve dreamed about you
Or just how empty they all seem without you
So kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
So kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It′s been a long, long time
It's been a long, oh long time
The song "It's Been A Long Long Time" by Matthew Ifield expresses the overwhelming feeling of love and longing for someone. The singer is taken aback by the fact that the person they never thought would be standing so close to them is now so close to them. They feel there is so much to say, but words can wait till later. The song emphasizes the importance of being close to the one you love and taking the time to enjoy the moment.
The chorus highlights the intensity of the emotions the singer is feeling. They urge their love interest to kiss them once, twice, and again, indicating their desire to be close to them. They express how long it has been since they felt this way and how much they have missed the feeling of being with them. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been dreaming of being with their love interest and that life feels empty without them.
Line by Line Meaning
Never thought that you would be
Standing here so close to me
There's so much I feel that I should say
But words can wait until some other day
I never expected to be so close to you, and there's much I'd like to say, but I'll wait for another day to express my feelings.
Kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
Haven′t felt like this, my dear
Since can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
I long for your affection and the feeling of your kiss. It's been so long since I've felt this way.
You′ll never know how many dreams I′ve dreamed about you
Or just how empty they all seem without you
So kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
You have been on my mind constantly, and life feels empty without you. I crave your presence and affection.
So kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It′s been a long, long time
It's been a long, oh long time
I still desire your kisses and love, and it's been far too long since we've last been together.
Writer(s): Jule Styne And Sammy Cahn
Contributed by Grayson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@swaglikeits9974
Never thought that you would be standing here so close to me
There's so much I feel I should say
But words can wait
Until some other day
Kiss me once then kiss me twice, then kiss me once again
It's been a long long time
Haven't felt like this my dear, since can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
You'll never know how many dreams iv dreamed about you
Or just how empty they all seem without you
So kiss me once then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
@whoaquestionmark
The story is beautiful. Just the singing by itself without any instruments in of itself tells a story. Thank you
@cuentarandomgr
It's beautiful how his voice fills the emptiness of the place and makes it something magical. You did it again, you warmed our souls, you won our hearts
🥰💫 greetings from Argentina :)
@DapperFrogii
that whistle makes me melt in my skin, just brings me to a state of pure and utter bliss
@dictatorkenji5920
I literally love this song to death but no instrumentals kill me, but I’ll deal with the pain since his voice is just too goddamn beautiful
@codbstls5382
Im korean. Your song is very very very goooood like heaven…. You know? It’s magic.
@abygail09
very beautiful song i can’t wait to hear the rest of it!!
@jjazminn
Your voice is so beautiful, and the ending was so cute 😭🫶🏽
@avamarie6115
the whistling was very impressive, and this song is beautiful as well as your voice. :)
@anaescura7655
My goodness, I'm in love with his voice
@swaglikeits9974
Never thought that you would be standing here so close to me
There's so much I feel I should say
But words can wait
Until some other day
Kiss me once then kiss me twice, then kiss me once again
It's been a long long time
Haven't felt like this my dear, since can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
You'll never know how many dreams iv dreamed about you
Or just how empty they all seem without you
So kiss me once then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time