Been so long
Nastasia and Nina Lyrics
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Just to laugh and talk about how we're so lucky
Our nights are tired and full of excuses
You're crueler now and I never do listen
We work so hard just to get things done
Hoping we'll be happier years to come
I don't know if we'll ever
Be free like that first year we spent
I still love you
I still love you
The lyrics to Nastasia and Nina's song "Been So Long" tell the story of two friends or a couple who haven't spent quality time together in a while. They used to go out for drinks and have fun conversation about how lucky they were, but now their nights are tired and filled with excuses. The singer notes that her friend/partner has become crueler and she is not listening to her anymore. Despite this, they continue to work hard in hopes of being happier in the future. The singer is not sure if they will ever be as free as they were in their first year together, but she knows she can't live without the other person. The final lines express that even though they haven't spent quality time together in a while, the singer still loves them.
This song explores the concept of a relationship or friendship losing its spark over time. It hints at the reality that sometimes life gets in the way and people drift apart, but underlying emotions such as love remain. There is also an exploration of the idea of hope for the future, despite the challenges and difficulties currently experienced.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been so long since we went for drinks
It has been quite a while since we last went out for a drink
Just to laugh and talk about how we're so lucky
We used to spend our time discussing how fortunate we are
Our nights are tired and full of excuses
Our evenings are now exhausted and filled with reasons not to do things
You're crueler now and I never do listen
You have become harsher and I tend not to pay attention anymore
We work so hard just to get things done
Our efforts are often directed towards accomplishing tasks
Hoping we'll be happier years to come
We are striving for happiness to arrive in the future
I don't know if we'll ever
I am unsure if we will ever
Be free like that first year we spent
Experience the kind of freedom we had during our initial year spent together
But I know I can't live without you
I am positive that I cannot exist without you
I still love you
My love for you is still intact
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Written by: NINA NASTASIA
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