On June 26th, 2012, One Drop will be releasing their highly anticipated sophomore album titled "Black Book Diaries" featuring performances from shared cast members and roots reggae veterans "The Devastators". By utilizing retro equipment and out-board effects from 1970's (Fender Rhodes, Hammond C3, Studio Upright Piano, Clavinet D6, Tape Delays, Analog Spring Reverb) and a blend of organic and innovative digital production tools, One Drop promises to exceed fans high expectations. The band is constantly evolving and growing into something special. A tremendous amount of attention and detail are being put into this album, which will feature 15 new songs.
Long Time
One Drop Lyrics
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To have you back in my arms again
How much pain will it have to cost?
Quit breaking my heart this way
Cause I never wanted to let go
Girl your slipped right through my hands
I want to show you so much more
Doesn't look like I'll get the chance
Since you've left my mind seems broken
Need a little help to repair
It may not work but girl I was hoping
If you act like you used to care
Pretend to show me love
Pretend to be with me
I'd rather pretend then have nothing
We've traveled this far
You might as well stay
To find another so far away
I just don't think I can do it again
I'm finding it hard just to be friends
Cause you were my girl all to myself
How long will it take to accept
Your with someone else?
A long long time
Its gonna take a long long time
The song "Long Time" by One Drop is a heartfelt ballad about lost love and the pain that comes with it. The opening lines "How many rivers must I cross? To have you back in my arms again" speaks to the depth of the singer's longing for the person he has lost. He is willing to go through any ordeal, even crossing multiple rivers, just to have her back in his life. The line "How much pain will it have to cost? Quit breaking my heart this way" underscores the emotional turmoil that comes with the loss of a loved one. The singer is wrestling with the idea that he may never get over her, and the pain of that realization is overwhelming.
The second verse talks about the aftermath of the breakup. The line "Since you've left my mind seems broken, Need a little help to repair" speaks to the sense of loss and confusion that comes with a breakup. The singer is struggling to make sense of the world without his love, and he feels like he needs external help to put things back together. The line "If you act like you used to care, Pretend to show me love" reveals the desperation that the singer is feeling. He is willing to accept even a semblance of affection from his lost love.
In the end, the singer concludes that it will take a long time to get over his lost love. The line "A long long time, It's gonna take a long long time" is a poignant reminder of the depth of the singer's pain.
Line by Line Meaning
How many rivers must I cross?
I have to go through a lot of trouble to get you back in my life.
To have you back in my arms again
I want you to be a part of my life again.
How much pain will it have to cost?
I fear the pain I will have to endure to get you back.
Quit breaking my heart this way
Please stop making me feel this way.
Cause I never wanted to let go
I never wanted us to end.
Girl your slipped right through my hands
I lost you before I knew it.
I want to show you so much more
I have so much more to offer you.
Doesn't look like I'll get the chance
It seems like I won't get the opportunity to show you.
Since you've left my mind seems broken
Having you gone has affected me so much that I can't even think straight.
Need a little help to repair
I need help to recover from this hurt.
It may not work but girl I was hoping
I know this may not be effective, but I was hoping it would work out.
If you act like you used to care
If you start showing affection and interest like you did in the past.
Pretend to show me love
Even if it's just an act, make me believe you love me.
Pretend to be with me
Even if it's just an act, pretend to be in a relationship with me.
I'd rather pretend then have nothing
I'd rather have a facade of a relationship than nothing at all.
We've traveled this far
We've gone through so much together.
You might as well stay
Since we've come this far, you might as well stick around.
To find another so far away
It's tough looking for another person to love when you've gone far away from me.
I just don't think I can do it again
Going through a heartbreak like this would be unbearable.
I'm finding it hard just to be friends
It's tough to just be friends when I have deeper feelings for you.
Cause you were my girl all to myself
We had a special bond that was all ours.
How long will it take to accept
How long will it take for me to come to terms with the fact that you're with someone else?
Your with someone else?
Are you really with someone else now?
A long long time
It will take a significant amount of time.
Its gonna take a long long time
The process of healing and moving on will not be easy.
Contributed by Wyatt V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mittakono9681
I graduated high school in 2020. I been bumping this since my junior year! Had to come back to appreciate this classic!!!
@adamengel7371
takes away all the negative "when I grab the microphone and sway that way"......
peaceful and really gets the body swaying feels so good....
@chrisalv984
This song completely just is soothing and the perfect fit.
@OneDropMusic
Thanks for the kind words Chris - James Alger of One Drop
@chrisalv984
You guys make it possible for me to be happy and just have a kick Ass day with that special someone
@OneDropMusic
So happy to help Chris. enjoy brotha - James Alger of One Drop
@rastadpl
Them Positive Vibes, thank you, can't wait to see you guys in Seattle again. One Love OneDropMusic
@dallasboltonmusic7676
This song literally fits my life perfectly right now...
@OneDropMusic
Yah Dallas. Glad to hear. - James Alger of One Drop
@xm4ssacre
You guys are amazing! I listen to this album a few times a week!