No Matter How Long
Phillips Craig & Dean Lyrics
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I watched you as you stumbled out of bed
Rushed out the dooryour coffeee in your hand
And you looked so lost and lonely
I knew i had to find a way
To make you understand, I wanna be your friend
So I painted a sunrise in the sky
And I caused the birds to sing you lullabies
In the breeze that brushed your face
You didn't even see, you never noticed Me
CHORUS
No matter how long it takes, somehow I'll find a way
No matter how far you run, there's no distance that's too great
'Cause when the wind blows through the treetops
And in the music of the rain
Somehow My love will find a way
No Matter how long it takes
VERSE 2
I watched you as you fell asleep last night
And I trembled as I watched the tears you cried
So I splashed your face with moonlight, and I longed for your embrace
You never called My name, I loved you just the same
REPEAT CHORUS
In the laughter of the children
I'll be calling out your name
Somehow My love will find a way
Somehow My love will find a way
My love will find a way
No matter how long it takes
The lyrics of Phillips Craig & Dean's song "No Matter How Long" tells the story of a person who is watching over someone they deeply care for. In the first verse, the observer sees their loved one going about their day, feeling lost and lonely. They want to be their friend, and so they paint a beautiful sunrise and cause the birds to sing lullabies to show their affection. However, the loved one doesn't notice these things, and the observer feels unseen.
In the second verse, the observer watches their loved one cry and calls their name but doesn't receive a response. They long for their embrace and splash their face with moonlight, hoping to be noticed. But even though their loved one doesn't acknowledge them, the observer still loves them just the same. The chorus reassures that the observer will find a way to reach out to their loved one, no matter how long it takes. They believe that their love will find a way, even in the laughter of children.
The song highlights the all-encompassing nature of love and the lengths that someone will go to show it, even when it's not reciprocated. It also suggests that love can be found in unexpected places if we keep our hearts open.
Line by Line Meaning
I watched you as you stumbled out of bed
I have been observant of you starting your day, as you got out of bed with tiredness.
Rushed out the dooryour coffeee in your hand
Hastily without taking any time to stop, grabing your coffee while leaving your home.
And you looked so lost and lonely
You appeared to me as being confused and isolated behind your facades.
I knew i had to find a way
It was certain that I had to discover some path.
To make you understand, I wanna be your friend
My objective was to communicate with you, and make you realize that I desire your fellowship.
So I painted a sunrise in the sky
I visualized a beautiful sunrise in the sky.
And I caused the birds to sing you lullabies
I arranged for birds to compose and sing calming and soothing music to help you relax.
And I whispered sweet "I love you's"
With love, I whispered tender words of appreciation towards you.
In the breeze that brushed your face
As the breeze blew against your face, I conveyed my affection to you.
You didn't even see, you never noticed Me
Even though I am here for you, you didn't acknowledge my presence.
No matter how long it takes, somehow I'll find a way
I will always find a solution, no matter how long it might take.
No matter how far you run, there's no distance that's too great
You might try to distance yourself from me, but I will never be too far from you.
'Cause when the wind blows through the treetops
The rustling of the leaves in the trees brings my serenity and adds beauty to your environment.
And in the music of the rain
The sounds of the rainfall creates a soothing melody that carries my love for you.
Somehow My love will find a way
Irrespective of whatever any circumstance says, my affection will find its path to reach you.
I watched you as you fell asleep last night
Even when you were sleeping last night, I had my eyes fixed on you.
And I trembled as I watched the tears you cried
When I saw you crying, I shuddered with sympathy and compassion.
So I splashed your face with moonlight, and I longed for your embrace
I immured your face with the moonlight while wishing that you would embrace me.
You never called My name, I loved you just the same
Even though you have never called me by name, I still love you equally.
In the laughter of the children
When the children laugh and play around, I can be heard calling out your name.
My love will find a way
Irrespective of whatever any circumstance says, my affection will find its path to reach you.
No matter how long it takes
I will always find a solution, no matter how long it might take.
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