So Long
New York Rel-X Lyrics


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It's sorry business, how I had to let you go
No time to look back now / the truth we'll never know
The past we shared is somehow bitter sweet to taste
Too bad I walked out, but I had no time to waste

The constant aggravation of two stubborn hearts / one home
The then the realization I'm your property to own
The many nights spent fighting have turned both our hearts to stone
And now it's time to leave to set upon my future alone /

[Chorus]
BUT NO MATTER HOW LONG
NO MATTER HOW FAR I GO
I'LL STILL REMEMBER YOU
I MISS YOU, I MISS YOU, SO LONG

I start to choke back on the words I've left unsaid
But I can't go back with all this fight stuck in my head
Don't want to cry but I know deep inside my bones
It coulda worked somehow, but now we'll never know

Mixed between confusion and the jealousy you've shown
I found a heart that aches for me with love I've never known
But many nights spent fighting have turned both our hearts to stone
So now it's time to leave to set upon my future alone

[Chorus]

Mixed between confusion and the jealousy you've shown
I found a heart that aches for me with love I've never known
But many nights spent fighting have turned both our hearts to stone
So now it's time to leave to set upon my future alone





[Chorus]
[x2]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to New York Rel-X's song "So Long" describe a bittersweet departure from a past relationship that was filled with conflict and ownership struggles. The singer regrets having to let go of their partner, but acknowledges that the constant fighting and stubbornness had turned both of their hearts to stone. They express mixed emotions of sadness and relief with the decision to leave and pursue a future alone. The chorus repeats the sentiment that no matter how long or far they go, they will always remember and miss their ex.


The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and the pain that comes with moving on from a past relationship. The singer has difficulty reconciling their feelings and the regrets they have about the relationship, while also wanting to move forward with their life. It's clear that the relationship was not healthy, but the emotional connection still lingers, adding to the complexity of the situation.


Overall, "So Long" is a heartfelt and emotional tribute to a past relationship. It captures the complicated feelings and struggles that often come with love and moving on, and does so through beautifully written lyrics and a soulful, melancholic melody.


Line by Line Meaning

It's sorry business, how I had to let you go
It's unfortunate how I had to leave you


No time to look back now / the truth we'll never know
There's no point in dwelling on the past as we'll never know what could've been


The past we shared is somehow bitter sweet to taste
Looking back on our past brings both happy and sad memories


Too bad I walked out, but I had no time to waste
It's a shame that I had to leave, but I couldn't afford to waste any time


The constant aggravation of two stubborn hearts / one home
Our relationship was constantly strained due to our stubbornness


The then the realization I'm your property to own
I came to the realization that you treated me as your possession


The many nights spent fighting have turned both our hearts to stone
Our frequent arguments have hardened our hearts


And now it's time to leave to set upon my future alone /
It's time for me to move on and start a new chapter in my life


BUT NO MATTER HOW LONG
Regardless of how much time passes


NO MATTER HOW FAR I GO
No matter how far I travel


I'LL STILL REMEMBER YOU
I'll never forget you


I MISS YOU, I MISS YOU, SO LONG
Despite everything, I still miss you and it's time to say goodbye


I start to choke back on the words I've left unsaid
I regret not saying certain things before leaving


But I can't go back with all this fight stuck in my head
However, I can't go back to our relationship with all our fights still weighing on my mind


Don't want to cry but I know deep inside my bones
I don't want to cry, but I can feel the sadness deep in my heart


It coulda worked somehow, but now we'll never know
Our relationship could have had a chance, but now it's too late to find out


Mixed between confusion and the jealousy you've shown
I feel a mixture of confusion and jealousy towards you


I found a heart that aches for me with love I've never known
However, I've found someone who loves me deeply and differently than you did


So now it's time to leave to set upon my future alone
It's time for me to leave and start my own journey towards my future




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