Discography
Maxi "Sento" (September 05, 2008)
Maxi "Giulia/Firenze" (September 21, 2007)
Maxi "Run Away" (May 18, 2007)
Maxi "Amore per sempre" (January 19, 2007)
Maxi "La mia parola" (August 23, 1999)
Album "Due" (September 19, 2008)
Album "Nevio" (February 16, 2007)
Official site
http://www.nevio.tv/
How Long
Nevio Lyrics
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I don't know the reason why
I look in the mirror
seems that time has passed
me by
you think I'm a winner
like in everything i do
but I'm just the same as you
all my life
I've been waiting waiting
all the time
I am searching finding nothing
how far
do I have to run until I find myself
how long do I have to wait before I
know the truth
where's the love when you need it
when you need it
just like now
just like me
nobody told me 'bout the meaning
of my life
I try to find answers
when I lie away at night
all my life
I've been waiting waiting
all the time
I am searching finding nothing
how far
do I have to run until I find myself
how long do I have to wait before I
know the truth
where's the love when you need it
when you need it
just like me
profumi e favole
ricordi di un età
riaffiorano
fuga dell'anima
che mi libera
dall'immagine
di un'anonima realtà
how long
how far
do I have to run until I find my way
how long do I have to wait before I
know the truth
where's the love when you need it
when you need it
when you need it
when you need it
where's the love
where's the love
where is the love
the love
the love
the love
the love
where's the love
Nevio’s song “How Long” talks about the singer’s struggle to find meaning in his life. The lyrics convey a sense of emptiness and hopelessness that he feels despite being seen by others as successful. He looks at himself in the mirror and realizes that time has passed him by without him finding his purpose.
The lines “I’ve been waiting waiting, all the time, I am searching finding nothing” emphasize the fact that he has been searching for a long time but hasn’t found the answers he’s looking for. He questions how far and how long he has to run before he finds himself and knows the truth about his existence. The repetition of “where’s the love when you need it” highlights the lack of emotional support that he craves.
Towards the end of the song, he talks about how memories of his childhood provide temporary relief and liberation from his mundane reality. But ultimately, he still has the persistent question of ‘how long’ on his mind. The song portrays the struggle of finding meaning and purpose in life, an idea that many can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not been a good day
The day has not been a pleasant one
I don't know the reason why
The cause of the unpleasant day is unknown
I look in the mirror
The subject is examining themselves in a reflective surface
seems that time has passed
The subject feels that the passage of time can be seen on their physical appearance
me by
The subject feels as though they have been left behind by time
you think I'm a winner
The subject is believed by others to be successful
like in everything i do
This success is attributed to all aspects of the subject's life
I'm seen on the stage now
The subject is currently performing on a public platform
but I'm just the same as you
Despite being seen as successful, the subject is no different from anyone else
all my life
Throughout the subject's lifetime
I've been waiting waiting
The subject has spent much time in anticipation
all the time
Consistently
I am searching finding nothing
The subject is seeking, but has yet to discover what they are looking for
how far
The distance the subject has yet to travel
do I have to run until I find myself
The subject is wondering how long they must search before finding their true identity
how long do I have to wait before I
The subject is unsure of the length of time they will need to wait to discover the truth
know the truth
Find their true purpose or identity
where's the love when you need it
The subject desires love when they feel it is necessary
just like now
This desire for love is current
just like me
This desire for love is felt by the subject
nobody told me 'bout the meaning
The subject has yet to discover the significance of their life
of my life
The importance or purpose behind the subject's existence
I try to find answers
The subject is attempting to discover the meaning of their life
when I lie away at night
These thoughts occur to the subject when they are trying to sleep
profumi e favole
Scents and tales
ricordi di un età
Memories of a time period
riaffiorano
Resurface
fuga dell'anima
Escape of the soul
che mi libera
That frees me
dall'immagine
From the image
di un'anonima realtà
Of an anonymous reality
how far
The distance the subject has yet to travel
do I have to run until I find my way
The subject is wondering how far they must go before discovering their true path
where is the love
The subject is questioning the existence of love in their life
the love
Love, in general
Contributed by Connor D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.