Long Long Time
Reverend and the Makers Lyrics

In Reverend and the Makers’ song Long Long Time, the singer seems to be struggling with their mental health. They do not feel like themselves and wish to escape by going on holiday with a friend, Mark. The strain they feel appears to be deep-rooted and persistent, with an unwelcome and uninvited feeling of panic that won’t go away. The singer wishes there was a limiter on this feeling, as it is an unwelcome visitor in their life.

The idea of time is a recurring theme in the song, with the singer acknowledging that it will be a long time before they feel like coming home. They do not wish to be contacted by anyone and have deliberately left their phone behind, allowing the river to “own” the battery. The singer is also experimenting with not taking their medication, as they want to see what would happen if they let their worries drift away and melt in the sunshine.

The overall feeling of the song is one of isolation, confusion, and detachment from oneself. The singer feels like a stranger to their own life and struggles with their mental health, wishing for a way to escape the persistent panic and unwelcome feelings that have taken root in their mind. The emphasis on time throughout the song suggests that the recovery process is a slow and arduous one, with no quick fix or easy solution.