It's Been A Long Long Time
Stan Kenton & His Orchestra / June Christy vocals Lyrics
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Kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
Haven't felt like this, my dear
Since I can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
I've dreamed about you
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
So kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
Ah, kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long time
Haven't felt like this my dear
Since I can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
You'll never know how many dreams
I dreamed about you
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
So kiss me once then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
Long, long time
Extra credits added by Robin Hood
The lyrics of "It's Been a Long, Long Time" express the longing of someone who has not seen their significant other in a long time. The repetition of "kiss me once, then kiss me twice, then kiss me once again" emphasizes the excitement and eagerness to reconnect with the person they love. The singer reflects on their feeling of emptiness and how they have dreamt of their lover often while they were apart. The line "since I can't remember when" highlights that their separation has been long-lasting and impactful.
The lyrics capture the essence of missing someone and how their presence can fill the empty space within us. The sense of nostalgia and yearning for the return of their lover's presence provide a sense of hope and anticipation.
Line by Line Meaning
Kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Affectionately embrace me twice
Then kiss me once again
Endearingly embrace me once more
It's been a long, long time
It has been a significant amount of time since our last embrace
Haven't felt like this, my dear
I have not experienced this level of emotion in quite some time, my beloved
Since I can't remember when
I cannot recall the last time I felt like this
You'll never know how many dreams
You cannot comprehend how many fantasies
I've dreamed about you
I have had in which you were the central focus
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
Or how unfulfilling and hollow they all were in your absence
So kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Therefore, please embrace me twice, then again once more
It's been a long, long time
It has been a significant amount of time since our last embrace
Ah, kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Ah, please embrace me once, then twice
Haven't felt like this my dear
I have not experienced this level of emotion in quite some time, my beloved
Since I can't remember when
I cannot recall the last time I felt like this
It's been a long, long time
It has been a significant amount of time since our last embrace
You'll never know how many dreams
You cannot comprehend how many fantasies
I dreamed about you
I have had in which you were the central focus
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
Or how unfulfilling and hollow they all were in your absence
So kiss me once then kiss me twice
Therefore, please embrace me once, then twice
Then kiss me once again
And then, endearingly embrace me once more
It's been a long, long time
It has been a significant amount of time since our last embrace
Long, long time
A substantial amount of time
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC
Written by: JULE STYNE, SAMMY CAHN
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